2023-18-08: Ice and Rain Protection

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2023-18-08 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-22549; Docket No. FAA-2023-1402; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00324-T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 7, 2023. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900, FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0041, dated February 21, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0041). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of the wing anti-icing (WAI) system leaking in the wing leading edge. The FAA is issuing this AD to address leaks in the WAI system. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could lead to a loss of performance of the WAI protection system, 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 2023-0041. (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023-0041 (1) Where EASA AD 2023-0041 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2023-0041 specifies actions if "any discrepancy [as defined in the applicable inspection SB] is found," for this AD, discrepancies are defined as incorrect installation, deformation, leakage, signs of overheating, and lack of free rotation of the clamp around the two ferrules. (3) This AD does not adopt the "Remarks" section of EASA AD 2023-0041. (i) Additional AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Validation 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 responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified in paragraph (j) of this AD or email to: [email protected]. If mailing information, also submit information by email. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards 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 Validation 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) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206-231-3226; email [email protected]. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference 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 2023-0041, dated February 21, 2023. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA AD 2023-0041, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website ad.easa.europa.eu. (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (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 [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued on September 8, 2023. Ross Landes, Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023-21717 Filed 10-2-23; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P