AD 2003-24-06 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 200 Series Airplanes

All Model Mystere-Falcon 200 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To ensure that the flightcrew is able to extinguish an engine fire, should one occur, accomplish the following: One-Time Inspection and Corrective Action (a) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time general visual inspection of the fire extinguishing pipe for each engine to determine whether six holes for dispersal of fire-extinguishing agent are present between the rear coupling and the front attaching lug of the pipe, per the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Alert Service Bulletin F200-A120, Revision 1, dated November 13, 2003; except that it is not required to complete the card recording compliance with the service bulletin and return it to the manufacturer. (1) If all required holes are present on the fire extinguishing pipes for both engines, no further action is required by this paragraph. (2) For any fire extinguishing pipe missing any or all required holes, before further flight, replace the pipe with a new pipe that has the required holes, or drill the required holes in the existing pipe, per the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is defined as: “A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to enhance visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.” Parts Installation (b) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, a fire extinguishing pipe for an engine unless it has been inspected per paragraph (a) of this AD and found to have all holes required for dispersal of fire-extinguishing agent. Alternative Methods of Compliance (c) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (d) The actions shall be done in accordance with Dassault Alert Service Bulletin F200-A120, Revision 1, dated November 13, 2003. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 2: The subject of this AD is addressed in French emergency airworthiness directive F-2003-419(B), dated November 13, 2003. Effective Date (e) This amendment becomes effective on December 1, 2003. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 20, 2003. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-29570 Filed 11-28-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P