AD 2019-23-17
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Dassault Aviation | Falcon 900EX | Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes |
| aircraft | Dassault Aviation | FALCON 2000EX | Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
reports of iced angle-of-attack (AoA) probes after take-off, with associated misleading airspeed indication and/or misleading stall warning
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Required Actions
revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew with updated procedures related to manually activating heating of the AoA probes during line up
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of iced angle-of-attack (AoA) probes after take-off, with associated misleading airspeed indication and/or misleading stall warning. This AD requires revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew with updated procedures related to manually activating heating of the AoA probes during line up, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and
Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-
0273, dated November 4, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0273'').
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 239 (Thursday, December 12, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 67834-67837]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2019-26704]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0973; Product Identifier 2019-NM-187-AD; Amendment
39-19811; AD 2019-23-17]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and Model FALCON 2000EX
airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of iced angle-of-attack
(AoA) probes after take-off, with associated misleading airspeed
indication and/or misleading stall warning. This AD requires revising
the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew
with updated procedures related to manually activating heating of the
AoA probes during line up, as specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective December 27, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 27,
2019.
We must receive comments on this AD by January 27, 2020.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
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<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For the material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 89990 1000; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c38287b083a6a2b0a2eda6b6b1acb3a2eda6b6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cb8a8fb88baeaab8aae5aebeb9a4bbaae5aebe">[email protected]</span></a>; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at <a href="https://ad.easa.europa.eu">https://ad.easa.europa.eu</a>. You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195. It is also available in the AD docket on the internet at
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2019-0973.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0973; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0273, dated November 4, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0273'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports of iced AoA probes after take-off,
with associated misleading airspeed indication and/or misleading stall
warning. A slow or late positioning of thrust levers into the take-off
position in certain conditions can lead to probes being heated too late
during the take-off run, which increases the risk of icing on probes
after take-off. The FAA is issuing this AD to address this condition,
which could lead to blocked AoA probes, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the airplane. See the MCAI for additional background
information.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019-0273 describes procedures for revising the existing
AFM to provide the flightcrew with updated normal procedures related to
manually activating AoA probe heating during line up. This material is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to a bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, the FAA
has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD
2019-0273 described previously, as incorporated by reference, except
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of
this AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a
process to use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information
for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has
since coordinated with other manufacturers and civil aviation
authorities (CAAs) to use this process. As a result, EASA AD 2019-0273
will be incorporated by reference in the FAA final rule. This AD,
therefore, requires compliance with EASA AD 2019-0273 in its entirety,
through that incorporation, except for any differences identified as
exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. Using common terms that
are the same as the heading of a particular section in the EASA AD does
not mean that operators need comply only with that section. For
example, where the AD requirement refers to ``all required actions and
compliance times,'' compliance with this AD requirement is not limited
to the section titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in
the EASA AD. Service information specified in EASA AD 2019-0273 that is
required for compliance with EASA AD 2019-0273 will be available on the
internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2019-0973 after the FAA final rule is published.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because these airplanes are subject to reduced efficiency of the AoA
protections that may result in iced AoA probes after take-off, with
associated misleading airspeed indication and/or misleading stall
warning. A slow or late positioning of thrust levers into the take-off
position in certain conditions can lead to probes being heated too late
during the take-off run, which increases the risk of icing on probes
after take-off. This condition could result in blocked AoA probes,
which could possibly result in reduced control of the airplane.
Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reasons stated
above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and the FAA did not precede it by notice and opportunity for
public comment. The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data,
views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2019-0973;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-187-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall
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regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. The
FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may
amend this AD based on those comments.
The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this AD.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment,
RFA analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 146 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............................. $0 $85 $12,410
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2019-23-17 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-19811; Docket No. FAA-
2019-0973; Product Identifier 2019-NM-187-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective December 27, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and
Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-
0273, dated November 4, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0273'').
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of iced angle-of-attack (AoA)
probes after take-off, with associated misleading airspeed
indication and/or misleading stall warning. A slow or late
positioning of thrust levers into the take-off position in certain
conditions can lead to probes being heated too late during the take-
off run, which increases the risk of icing on probes after take-off.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address this condition, which could
result in blocked AoA probes, possibly resulting in reduced control
of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2019-0273.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0273
(1) Where EASA AD 2019-0273 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0273 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a49d89e5eae98995959289e5e9ebe789f6e1f5f1e1f7f0f7e4c2c5c58ac3cbd2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="023b2f434c4f2f3333342f434f4d412f5047535747515651426463632c656d74">[email protected]</span></a>. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager
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of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Dassault
Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3226.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0273,
dated November 4, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019-0273, contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
89990 6017; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d69792a596b3b7a5b7f8b3a3a4b9a6b7f8b3a3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="19585d6a597c786a78377c6c6b766978377c6c">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet www.easa.europa.eu.
You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at <a href="https://ad.easa.europa.eu">https://ad.easa.europa.eu</a>.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Transport Standards
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. This
material may be found in the AD docket on the internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2019-0973.
(5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#eb8d8e8f998e8cc5878e8c8a87ab858a998ac58c849d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="92f4f7f6e0f7f5bcfef7f5f3fed2fcf3e0f3bcf5fde4">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on November 21, 2019.
Dorr Anderson,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-26704 Filed 12-11-19; 8:45 am]
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