2016-19-13: Lights

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): 2016-19-13 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18662; Docket No. FAA- 2015-3629; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-011-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 22, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD. Figure 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--Applicability ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Except airplanes modified through: \1\ ----------------------------------------------- Airplanes Configuration Dassault modification embodied in Service bulletin in production service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dassault Aviation Model M1853 has been embodied in M2083 or M3094 \2\.... Dassault Service MYSTERE[dash]FALCON 50 airplanes. production or in service Bulletin through Dassault Service F50[dash]257. Bulletin F50-241. Dassault Aviation Model Group 1: M1682 has been M5381................. Not applicable. MYSTERE[dash]FALCON 900 airplanes. embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900-182 \3\. Group 2: M1682 has been M5386................. Not applicable. embodied in production or inservice through Dassault Service Bulletin F900-182 and Modification M1947 is embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900-176 \4\. Dassault Aviation Model FALCON Group 1: M1682 has been M5381................. Not applicable. 900EX airplanes. embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX[dash]025 \3\. Group 2: M1682 has been M5103 or M5386........ Not applicable. embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX[dash]025 and Modification M1947 is embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX[dash]19 \4\. [[Page 71588]] Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 M331 has been embodied in M810 or M1061 or M2778 Dassault Service airplanes. production or in service Bulletin F2000-111. through Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-44. Dassault Aviation Model FALCON M1802 has been embodied in M810 or M1061 or M2778 Not applicable. 2000EX airplanes. production. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ The excluded airplanes, as specified in figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD--Applicability, embody either one modification in production or one service bulletin in service, as applicable. \2\ Modification M2083, Dassault Service Bulletin F50-257, Modification M1947, Dassault Service Bulletin F900- 176, Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-19, Modification M5103, as applicable, introduce fin tip SATCOM fairing, in production or in service. \3\ Group 1: Airplanes with WHELEN anti-collision light located on top of the vertical fin tip. \4\ Group 2: Airplanes with WHELEN anti-collision light located on top of the engine No. 2 air intake cover. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 33, Lights. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight lightning strike to the WHELEN anti-collision light located on the top of the vertical fin tip that caused severe damage and resulted in the loss of some airplane functions. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of electrical power and essential airplane functions, and possible reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the anti-collision light bonding, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(7) of this AD. (1) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F50-481, Revision 1 (also referred to as 481-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (2) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes with theWHELEN system installed on the vertical fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900-372, Revision 1 (also referred to as 372-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900- 378, Revision 1 (also referred to as 378-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (4) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the vertical fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX- 285, Revision 1 (also referred to as 285-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (5) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-305, Revision 1 (also referred to as 305-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (6) For Model FALCON 2000 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-337, Revision 1 (also referred to as 337-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (7) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-108, Revision 1 (also referred to as 108-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(7) of this AD. (1) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F50-481, dated August 22, 2007. (2) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the vertical fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900-372, dated August 22, 2007. (3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900- 378, dated September 19, 2007. (4) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the vertical fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX- 285, dated July 18, 2007. (5) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-305, dated September 19, 2007. (6) For Model FALCON 2000 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-337, dated July 25, 2007. (7) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-108, dated July 25, 2007. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0006, dated January 15, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3629. (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 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 (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0006, dated January 15, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3629. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. (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) Dassault Service Bulletin F50-481, Revision 1 (also referred to as 481-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F900-372, Revision 1 (also referred to as 372-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (iii) Dassault Service Bulletin F900-378, Revision 1 (also referred to as 378-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (iv) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-285, Revision 1 (also referred to as 285-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (v) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-305, Revision 1 (also referred to as 305-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (vi) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-337, Revision 1 (also referred to as 337-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (vii) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-108, Revision 1 (also referred to as 108-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon. [[Page 71589]](4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.