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Actions Accomplished According to the service information described in Table 1


Previous Issue of Service Bulletin of this AD, are considered acceptable for
(g) Actions accomplished before the compliance with the corresponding actions
effective date of this AD, in accordance with specified in this AD.

TABLE 1.—PREVIOUS SERVICE INFORMATION


Dassault Service Bul-
Airplane model Dated
letin

Falcon 900EX ................................................................................................................................ F900EX–241 ............. October 19, 2005.


Falcon 900EX ................................................................................................................................ F900EX–251 ............. October 19, 2005.
Mystère-Falcon 900 ....................................................................................................................... F900–358 .................. October 19, 2005.
Mystère-Falcon 900 ....................................................................................................................... F900–359 .................. October 19, 2005.

FAA AD Differences Issued in Renton, Washington, on March The proposed AD would require actions
21, 2008. that are intended to address the unsafe
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No Dionne Palermo, condition described in the MCAI.
differences. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane DATES: We must receive comments on
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. this proposed AD by April 30, 2008.
Other FAA AD Provisions [FR Doc. E8–6522 Filed 3–28–08; 8:45 am] ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
(h) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P any of the following methods:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(AMOCs): The Manager, International http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION instructions for submitting comments.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Federal Aviation Administration • Mail: U.S. Department of
Send information to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, 14 CFR Part 39 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, [Docket No. FAA–2008–0364; Directorate Washington, DC 20590.
Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) Identifier 2006-NM–281–AD]
227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
any approved AMOC on any airplane to Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
which the AMOC applies, notify your RIN 2120–AA64 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the W12–40, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Model Falcon 2000EX Airplanes and p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement Model Falcon 900EX Airplanes Federal holidays.
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these AGENCY: Federal Aviation Examining the AD Docket
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective Administration (FAA), DOT.
You may examine the AD docket on
actions are considered FAA-approved if they ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
are approved by the State of Design Authority the Internet at http://
(NPRM). www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
is returned to service. airworthiness directive (AD) for the and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any except Federal holidays. The AD docket
products listed above. This proposed
reporting requirement in this AD, under the contains this proposed AD, the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) regulatory evaluation, any comments
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
originated by an aviation authority of received, and other information. The
has approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control another country to identify and correct street address for the Docket Operations
Number 2120–0056. an unsafe condition on an aviation office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
Related Information be available in the AD docket shortly
condition as:
(i) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety after receipt.
Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive During a flight test performed on an EASy
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
2006–0270, dated September 4, 2006, and the aircraft, subsequently to an air data probe
service bulletins described in Table 2 of this failure, the crew realized that the Flight path Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
AD, for related information. vectors and the Vertical speeds that were International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
displayed on pilot’s and co-pilot’s PDU Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
TABLE 2.—DASSAULT SERVICE (primary display unit) were identically Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
wrong. 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1137;
INFORMATION A review of the EASy architecture reveals fax (425) 227–1149.
that * * * One single ADS unflagged air data
Service Revision SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
error may lead to the computation and
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Dated
Bulletin level
display on both pilot’s and co-pilot’s display Comments Invited
F900EX–241 ... 1 July 19, 2006. units of unnoticed and misleading flight
information. We invite you to send any written
F900EX–251 ... 1 July 19, 2006. relevant data, views, or arguments about
F900–358 ........ 1 July 19, 2006. At take-off or during go-around this
F900–359 ........ 1 July 19, 2006. situation might considerably reduce flight this proposed AD. Send your comments
safety. to an address listed under the

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ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. may obtain further information by charge for these costs. As we do not
FAA–2008–0364; Directorate Identifier examining the MCAI in the AD docket. control warranty coverage for affected
2006–NM–281–AD’’ at the beginning of parties, some parties may incur costs
Relevant Service Information
your comments. We specifically invite higher than estimated here. Based on
comments on the overall regulatory, Dassault has issued Service Bulletins these figures, we estimate the cost of the
economic, environmental, and energy F2000EX–89, dated March 17, 2006, and proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
aspects of this proposed AD. We will F900EX–274, dated March 17, 2006. $14,880, or $240 per product.
consider all comments received by the Dassault has also issued Section 34–209,
dated March 2007, of the Dassault Authority for This Rulemaking
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments. Falcon 900EX EASY/900DX Title 49 of the United States Code
We will post all comments we Maintenance Manual; and section 34– specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
receive, without change, to http:// 209, dated May 2007, of the Dassault rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
www.regulations.gov, including any Falcon 2000EX EASy Maintenance section 106, describes the authority of
personal information you provide. We Manual. The actions described in this the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
will also post a report summarizing each service information are intended to Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
substantive verbal contact we receive correct the unsafe condition identified detail the scope of the Agency’s
about this proposed AD. in the MCAI. authority.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements We are issuing this rulemaking under
Discussion the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
of This Proposed AD
The European Aviation Safety Agency Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
This product has been approved by General requirements.’’ Under that
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent the aviation authority of another
for the Member States of the European section, Congress charges the FAA with
country, and is approved for operation promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Community, has issued EASA in the United States. Pursuant to our
Airworthiness Directive 2006–0157, air commerce by prescribing regulations
bilateral agreement with the State of for practices, methods, and procedures
dated June 7, 2006 (referred to after this Design Authority, we have been notified
as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe the Administrator finds necessary for
of the unsafe condition described in the safety in air commerce. This regulation
condition for the specified products. MCAI and service information
The MCAI states: is within the scope of that authority
referenced above. We are proposing this because it addresses an unsafe condition
During a flight test performed on an EASy AD because we evaluated all pertinent
aircraft, subsequently to an air data probe
that is likely to exist or develop on
information and determined an unsafe products identified in this rulemaking
failure, the crew realized that the Flight path condition exists and is likely to exist or
vectors and the Vertical speeds that were action.
develop on other products of the same
displayed on pilot’s and co-pilot’s PDU Regulatory Findings
(primary display unit) were identically
type design.
wrong. Differences Between This AD and the We determined that this proposed AD
A review of the EASy architecture reveals MCAI or Service Information would not have federalism implications
that the current wiring of Air Data System under Executive Order 13132. This
(ADS) and IRS (inertial reference system) We have reviewed the MCAI and
proposed AD would not have a
units is not compliant with the certified related service information and, in
substantial direct effect on the States, on
safety objectives. All IRS primary inputs are general, agree with their substance. But
wired to the same General Purpose (GP) Bus the relationship between the national
we might have found it necessary to use
and thus basic requirements for ADS Government and the States, or on the
different words from those in the MCAI
segregation are not met. One single ADS distribution of power and
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
unflagged air data error may lead to the responsibilities among the various
operators and is enforceable. In making
computation and display on both pilot’s and levels of government.
co-pilot’s display units of unnoticed and these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information For the reasons discussed above, I
misleading flight information. certify this proposed regulation:
At take-off or during go-around this provided in the MCAI and related
situation might considerably reduce flight service information. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
safety. We might also have proposed action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
This AD mandates a wiring modification of different actions in this AD from those 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
IRS [no.] 2 and a test of General Purpose bus in the MCAI in order to follow FAA DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
IRS entry per application of SB-F2000EX–89 policies. Any such differences are (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
on Falcon 2000EX EASy and per application highlighted in a NOTE within the 3. Will not have a significant
of SB-F900EX–274 on Falcon 900EX EASy. economic impact, positive or negative,
proposed AD.
Furthermore in order to maintain ADS on a substantial number of small entities
parameter segregation against possible Costs of Compliance
failures, this AD also requires F2000EX EASy
under the criteria of the Regulatory
and F900EX EASy operators to comply with Based on the service information, we Flexibility Act.
the modifications made to the respective estimate that this proposed AD would We prepared a regulatory evaluation
Chapter 5.40 of the Aircraft Maintenance affect about 62 products of U.S. registry. of the estimated costs to comply with
Manuals that contain an additional periodic We also estimate that it would take this proposed AD and placed it in the
functional test of the IRS GP Bus I/O (input/ about 3 work-hours per product to AD docket.
output). comply with the basic requirements of
Dispatch conditions under MMEL (master this proposed AD. The average labor List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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minimum equipment list) in case of an IRS2 rate is $80 per work-hour. Required Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
failure are modified after implementation of
the wiring change.
parts would cost a negligible amount safety, Safety.
per product. Where the service
The Proposed Amendment
The corrective actions involve checking information lists required parts costs
the integrity of the GP bus and IRS2, that are covered under warranty, we Accordingly, under the authority
and repairing them as applicable. You have assumed that there will be no delegated to me by the Administrator,

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the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part failure are modified after implementation of Dassault Temporary Change 4, dated June 15,
39 as follows: the wiring change. 2006, to the Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy
The corrective actions involve checking the MMEL (for Model F2000EX EASy airplanes);
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS integrity of the GP bus and IRS2, and and Dassault Temporary Change 3, dated
DIRECTIVES repairing them as applicable. June 15, 2006, to the Dassault Falcon 900EX
Actions and Compliance EASy MMEL (for Model F900EX EASy
1. The authority citation for part 39 airplanes); as applicable. However, the FAA-
continues to read as follows: (f) Unless already done, do the following
actions. approved MMEL (which is required to be
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) For Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes used by operators) has been revised to
without Dassault Modification M2758 and include the information specified in the
§ 39.13 [Amended]
Model Falcon 900EX airplanes without Dassault temporary changes. Therefore, we
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Dassault Modification M5143 in the have not included a requirement for this
the following new AD: applicability range: Within 3 months after the revision in this AD.
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2008– effective date of this AD, do the IRS2 wiring
0364; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM– modification and test the GP (general Other FAA AD Provisions
281–AD. purpose) bus IRS entry. Do all actions in (g) The following provisions also apply to
accordance with the Accomplishment
Comments Due Date this AD:
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000EX–89, dated March 17, 2006; or (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(a) We must receive comments by April 30,
Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–274, dated (AMOCs): The Manager, International
2008.
March 17, 2006; as applicable. Repeat the test Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane
Affected ADs at intervals not to exceed 5,000 flight hours. Directorate, has the authority to approve
(b) None. If the GP bus IRS entry fails any test, before AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
further flight, do all applicable corrective procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
Applicability actions in accordance with the procedures in information to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez,
(c) This AD applies to Dassault Model Section 34–209, dated March 2007, of the Aerospace Engineer, International Branch,
Falcon 2000EX airplanes, serial number (S/ Dassault Falcon 900EX EASY/900DX ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane
N) 6, and S/N 28 and subsequent; and Model Maintenance Manual; or Section 34–209, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Falcon 900EX airplanes, S/N 97, S/N 120 and dated May 2007, of the Dassault Falcon Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425)
subsequent; certificated in any category. 2000EX EASy Maintenance Manual; as 227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using
Subject applicable. any approved AMOC on any airplane to
(2) For Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of which the AMOC applies, notify your
with Dassault Modification M2758 and
America Code 34: Navigation. Model Falcon 900EX airplanes with Dassault appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
Modification M5143 in the applicability FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
Reason
range: Within 5,000 flight hours after date of or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(e) The mandatory continuing (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
issuance of the original French standard
airworthiness information (MCAI) states: in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
airworthiness certificate or the date of
During a flight test performed on an EASy a manufacturer or other source, use these
issuance of the original French export
aircraft, subsequently to an air data probe actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
certificate of airworthiness, or within 3
failure, the crew realized that the Flight path
months after the effective date of this AD, actions are considered FAA-approved if they
vectors and the Vertical speeds that were
whichever occurs later, do a test of the GP are approved by the State of Design Authority
displayed on pilot’s and co-pilot’s PDU
bus IRS entry in accordance with the (or their delegated agent). You are required
(primary display unit) were identically
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault to assure the product is airworthy before it
wrong.
Service Bulletin F2000EX–89, dated March is returned to service.
A review of the EASy architecture reveals
that the current wiring of Air Data System 17, 2006; or Dassault Service Bulletin (3) Reporting Requirements: For any
(ADS) and IRS (inertial reference system) F900EX–274, dated March 17, 2006; as reporting requirement in this AD, under the
units is not compliant with the certified applicable. Repeat the test at intervals not to
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
safety objectives. All IRS primary inputs are exceed 5,000 flight hours. If the GP bus IRS
entry fails any test, before further flight, do the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
wired to the same General Purpose (GP) Bus has approved the information collection
and thus basic requirements for ADS the corrective actions in accordance with the
procedures in Section 34–209, dated March requirements and has assigned OMB Control
segregation are not met. One single ADS Number 2120–0056.
unflagged air data error may lead to the 2007, of the Dassault Falcon 900EX EASY/
computation and display on both pilot’s and 900DX Maintenance Manual; or Section 34– Related Information
co-pilot’s display units of unnoticed and 209, dated May 2007, of the Dassault Falcon
2000EX EASy Maintenance Manual; as (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
misleading flight information.
applicable. Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness
At take-off or during go-around this
situation might considerably reduce flight Directive 2006–0157, dated June 7, 2006;
FAA AD Differences Section 34–209, dated March 2007, of the
safety.
This AD mandates a wiring modification of Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ Dassault Falcon 900EX EASY/900DX
IRS [no.] 2 and a test of General Purpose bus or service information as follows: Maintenance Manual; Section 34–209, dated
IRS entry per application of SB–F2000EX–89 (1) Where the MCAI specifies to do a test May 2007, of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX
on Falcon 2000EX EASy and per application of the GP bus IRS entry in accordance with EASy Maintenance Manual; and Dassault
of SB–F900EX–274 on Falcon 900EX EASy. Chapter 5.40 of the applicable Dassault Service Bulletins F2000EX–89 and F900EX–
Furthermore in order to maintain ADS Maintenance Manual and does not specify a 274, both dated March 17, 2006; for related
parameter segregation against possible corrective action, we require those corrective information.
failures, this AD also requires F2000EX EASy actions to be done in accordance with
and F900EX EASy operators to comply with Section 34–209, dated March 2007, of the Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
Dassault Falcon 900EX EASY/900DX 21, 2008.
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the modifications made to the respective


Chapter 5.40 of the Aircraft Maintenance Maintenance Manual; or Section 34–209, Dionne Palermo,
Manuals that contain an additional periodic dated May 2007, of the Dassault Falcon
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
functional test of the IRS GP Bus I/O (input/ 2000EX EASy Maintenance Manual; as
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
output). applicable.
Dispatch conditions under MMEL (master (2) The MCAI specified to revise the [FR Doc. E8–6521 Filed 3–28–08; 8:45 am]
minimum equipment list) in case of an IRS2 applicable Dassault MMEL by incorporating BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

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