2015-20-08: Fire protection

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 0 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2015-20-08 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18287. Docket No. FAA- 2015-0934; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-030-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective November 12, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20- F5 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject AirTransport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of defective fire extinguisher tubes. It was determined the defects were caused by corrosion. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking and corrosion in the fire extinguisher tubes, which could impact the capability to extinguish an engine fire, and possibly result in damage to the airplane and injury to the passengers. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection For airplanes identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD: Within 13 months or 450 flight hours, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection of the fire extinguisher tubes for cracking and corrosion, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 13 months. (1) Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes and Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes, equipped with any fire extinguisher tubes having part numbers MY20791-101, MY20791-101-1, MY20791-102, MY20791-102-1, MY20791-117, and MY20791-112. (2) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes equipped with any fire extinguisher tubes having part numbers M20H791000210B1 and M20H791000240B1. (3) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes equipped with any fire extinguisher tubes having part numbers M20R791101, M20R791101A1, and M20R791102. (h) Corrective Action If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any cracking or corrosion is found, before further flight, replace the tube with a serviceable tube having a part number specified in Table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable.Table 1 to Paragraph (h) of This AD--Serviceable Fire Extinguisher Tubes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For model-- Equipped with affected pin-- Replace with serviceable pin-- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, MY20791-101................. MY20791-101-2. D, E, F, and G airplanes. FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, MY20791-101-1............... MY20791-101-2. D, E, F, and G airplanes. FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, MY20791-102................. MY20791-102-2. D, E, F, and G airplanes. FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, MY20791-102-1............... MY20791-102-2. D, E, F, and G airplanes. FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, MY20791-117................. MY20791-117n-1. D, E, F, and G airplanes. FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, MY20791-112................. MY20791-112-1. D, E, F, and G airplanes. MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes............. M20H791000210B1............. M20H791000210B2. MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes............. M20H791000240B1............. M20H791000240B2. MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and M20R791101.................. M20R791101A2. 20-F5 airplanes. MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and M20R791101A1................ M20R791101A3. 20-F5 airplanes. MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and M20R791102.................. M20R791102A2. 20-F5 airplanes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 60797]] (i) Terminating Action for the Repetitive Inspections Replacement of an affected tube with a serviceable tube, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, constitutes a terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (j) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a tube having a part number identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, on any airplane. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0299, dated December 19, 2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015- 0934-0002. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference None.