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we might have found it necessary to use section 106, describes the authority of 2007–02–10 Dassault Aviation:
different words from those in the MCAI the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Amendment 39–14897. Docket No.
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more FAA–2007–26920; Directorate Identifier
operators and is enforceable. In making detail the scope of the Agency’s 2006–NM–244–AD.
these changes, we do not intend to differ authority. Effective Date
substantively from the information We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
provided in the MCAI and related the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, becomes effective February 9, 2007.
service information. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
We might also have required different Affected ADs
General requirements.’’ Under that
actions in this AD from those in the section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) None.
MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Applicability
Any such differences are described in a air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) This AD applies to Dassault Model
separate paragraph of the AD. These for practices, methods, and procedures Mystere–Falcon 900 airplanes, certificated in
requirements take precedence over the the Administrator finds necessary for any category, ranging from serial number
actions copied from the MCAI. safety in air commerce. This regulation (s/n) 1 through s/n 202 inclusive, without
is within the scope of that authority modification M5213 or M5236, and equipped
FAA’s Determination of the Effective with a third crew member passenger-type
Date because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on oxygen mask on the cockpit ceiling; and
An unsafe condition exists that Dassault Model Falcon 900EX airplanes,
products identified in this rulemaking certificated in any category, ranging from
requires the immediate adoption of this action.
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to s/n 1 through s/n 156 inclusive, without
the flying public justifies waiving notice Regulatory Findings modification M5213 or M5236, and equipped
with a third crew member passenger-type
and comment prior to adoption of this We determined that this AD would oxygen mask on the cockpit ceiling.
rule because the manufacturer has not have federalism implications under
identified a potential chafing risk Reason
Executive Order 13132. This AD would
between the third crew member oxygen not have a substantial direct effect on (d) The mandatory continuing
mask box, which may optionally be airworthiness information (MCAI) states that
the States, on the relationship between
installed in the cockpit ceiling, and the a drawing review and further associated
the national Government and the States, inspections on aircraft have highlighted a
feeder cables routed in the area. This or on the distribution of power and
could lead to smoke and fire, which potential chafing risk between the third crew
responsibilities among the various member oxygen mask box, optionally
could be fanned by oxygen leakage from levels of government. installed in the cockpit ceiling, and feeder
the oxygen mask box. Therefore, we For the reasons discussed above, I cables routed in the area. This situation, if
determined that notice and opportunity certify this regulation: not corrected, could generate smoke or fire,
for public comment before issuing this which could be fanned by oxygen leakage
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
AD are impracticable and that good from the box. The MCAI requires a
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
cause exists for making this amendment modification (application of epoxy resin to
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the the oxygen box nuts and rivets), after a
effective in fewer than 30 days.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures detailed inspection of the feeder cables and
Comments Invited (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and wiring for damage and correct location and
This AD is a final rule that involves 3. Will not have a significant corrective actions (repairing the feeder cable,
requirements affecting flight safety, and economic impact, positive or negative, re-routing certain wiring, or installing a
on a substantial number of small entities protective plate), if necessary.
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We under the criteria of the Regulatory Actions and Compliance
invite you to send any written relevant Flexibility Act. (e) Unless already done, within one month
data, views, or arguments about this AD. We prepared a regulatory evaluation or 30 flight cycles, whichever occurs first,
Send your comments to an address of the estimated costs to comply with after the effective date of this AD: Do a
listed under the ADDRESSES section. this AD and placed it in the AD docket. modification (application of epoxy resin to
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2007–26920; the oxygen box nuts and rivets), after doing
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 a detailed inspection of the feeder cables and
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–244–
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation wiring for damage and correct location and
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. all applicable corrective actions (repairing
We specifically invite comments on the safety, Incorporation by reference,
the feeder cable, re-routing certain wiring, or
overall regulatory, economic, Safety.
installing a protective plate), as instructed in
environmental, and energy aspects of Adoption of the Amendment Dassault Service Bulletin F900–366 or
this AD. We will consider all comments F900EX–277, both dated July 19, 2006, as
received by the closing date and may ■ Accordingly, under the authority applicable. Before further flight, do all
amend this AD because of those delegated to me by the Administrator, applicable corrective actions.
comments. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Note 1: The aforementioned service
We will post all comments we follows: bulletins cover Dassault Aviation
receive, without change, to http:// modification M5213.
dms.dot.gov, including any personal PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES Other FAA AD Provisions
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each (f) The following provisions also apply to
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 this AD:
substantive verbal contact we receive
continues to read as follows: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
about this AD. (AMOCs): The Manager, International
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authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION of certain publications listed in the AD
requested using the procedures found in 14 as of March 1, 2007.
CFR 39.19. Before using any AMOC approved Federal Aviation Administration On April 23, 2002 (67 FR 19101, April
in accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane 18, 2002), the Director of the Federal
to which the AMOC applies, notify the 14 CFR Part 39 Register approved the incorporation by
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA reference of Bombardier DHC–8 Alert
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26050; Directorate
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Service Bulletin A84–32–15, dated
Identifier 2006–NM–078–AD; Amendment
Office. 39–14890; AD 2007–02–03] February 4, 2002.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from RIN 2120–AA64
docket on the Internet at http://
a manufacturer or other source, use these
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
Model DHC–8–400 Series Airplanes Management Facility, U.S. Department
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
are approved by the State of Design Authority AGENCY: Federal Aviation SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
(or their delegated agent). You are required Administration (FAA), Department of Washington, DC.
to assure the product is airworthy before it Transportation (DOT). Contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier
is returned to service. ACTION: Final rule. Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, existing airworthiness directive (AD), 1Y5, Canada, for service information
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) which applies to certain Bombardier identified in this AD.
has approved the information collection Model DHC–8–400 series airplanes. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ezra
requirements and has assigned OMB Control That AD currently requires revising the Sasson, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
Number 2120–0056. airplane flight manual (AFM) to advise and Flight Test Branch, ANE–172, FAA,
the flightcrew of appropriate procedures New York Aircraft Certification Office,
Related Information 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
to follow in the event that a main
(g) Refer to MCAI European Aviation landing gear (MLG) fails to extend Westbury, New York 11590; telephone
Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency following a gear-down selection. That (516) 228–7320; fax (516) 794–5531.
Airworthiness Directive 2006–0330-E, dated AD also currently requires repetitive SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
October 25, 2006; and Dassault Service replacement of the left and right MLG
Bulletins F900–366 and F900EX–277, both uplock assemblies with new assemblies; Examining the Docket
dated July 19, 2006; for related information. and an inspection of the left and right You may examine the airworthiness
Material Incorporated by Reference MLG uplock rollers for the presence of directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
an inner low friction liner, and http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
(h) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin
corrective actions if necessary. This new Docket Management Facility office
F900–366, dated July 19, 2006; or Dassault
AD revises the requirement for replacing between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Service Bulletin F900EX–277, dated July 19,
the left and right MLG uplock through Friday, except Federal holidays.
2006; as applicable; to do the actions
assemblies by allowing replacement The Docket Management Facility office
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise.
with alternative parts. For a certain (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
MLG uplock assembly, this new AD the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
approved the incorporation by reference of
requires repetitive inspections of the the street address stated in the
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
uplock hatch lower jaw for the presence ADDRESSES section.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
of a wear groove and replacement with
an improved part if necessary. For a Discussion
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box certain MLG uplock assembly, this new The FAA issued a notice of proposed
2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606. AD requires repetitive inspections of the rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, uplock roller to ensure that it rotates part 39 to include an AD that
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind freely and replacement with a new part supersedes AD 2002–08–05, amendment
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057– if necessary. This new AD allows 39–12713 (67 FR 19101, April 18, 2002).
3356; or at the National Archives and optional replacement of the left and The existing AD applies to certain
Records Administration (NARA). For right MLG uplock assemblies with Bombardier Model DHC–8–400 series
information on the availability of this improved parts, which ends the airplanes. That NPRM was published in
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go requirements of the AFM revision and the Federal Register on October 13,
to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/ repetitive replacement and inspections. 2006 (71 FR 60450). That NPRM
code_of_federal_regulations/ This new AD removes airplanes from proposed to continue to require revising
ibr_locations.html. the applicability. This AD results from the airplane flight manual (AFM) to
development of a terminating action. advise the flightcrew of appropriate
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January We are issuing this AD to ensure that procedures to follow in the event that a
12, 2007. the flightcrew has the procedures main landing gear (MLG) fails to extend
Ali Bahrami, necessary to address failure of an MLG following a gear-down selection. That
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, to extend following a gear-down NPRM also proposed to continue to
Aircraft Certification Service. selection; and to detect and correct such require repetitive replacement of the left
[FR Doc. 07–258 Filed 1–24–07; 8:45 am] failure, which could result in a gear-up and right MLG uplock assemblies with
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P landing and possible injury to new assemblies; and an inspection of
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passengers and crew. the left and right MLG uplock rollers for
DATES: This AD becomes effective the presence of an inner low friction
March 1, 2007. liner, and corrective actions if
The Director of the Federal Register necessary. That NPRM also proposed to
approved the incorporation by reference revise the requirement for replacing the
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