AD 2004-05-15 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 900 Series Airplanes

Model Mystere-Falcon 900 series airplanes, certificated in any category; serial numbers (S/Ns) 1 through 168 inclusive, and 170 through 178 inclusive; equipped with an SPZ 8000 avionics system.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent distraction of the flightcrew during a critical phase of flight due to certain Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS) displays flashing or going blank, which could result in loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following: Airplane Flight Manual Revision (a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Abnormal Procedures section of the Mystere-Falcon 900 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include the information in Temporary Change (TC) No. 86, dated July 3, 2001. That TC advises the flightcrew that certain EFIS displays may blink or blank due to overload of certain symbol generators, and advises the flightcrew to avoid using certain display modes during approaches to decrease the load on the display processor. Operate the airplane per the limitations and procedures in the TC. Note 1: The requirements of paragraph (a) may be done by inserting a copy of TC No. 86 in the AFM. When this TC has been included in general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, and TC No. 86 may be removed from the AFM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in TC No. 86. Replacement of Symbol Generators (b) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, do paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this AD, per Dassault Service Bulletin F900-281, Revision 1, dated October 3, 2001, except that it is not necessary to complete the compliance card. (1) Replace all SG-820 symbol generators having part numbers (P/Ns) 7007356-901 or -902, or P/Ns 7007356-903 or -904 without Honeywell Modification S; with symbol generators having a P/N and a Honeywell modification level listed in the “NEW P/N” column of the table under paragraph 3.A. of the service bulletin. (2) Replace all MG-820 symbol generators having P/Ns 7009289-801 or -802, or P/Ns 7009289-803 or -804 without Honeywell Modification V, with symbol generators having a P/N and a Honeywell modification level listed in the “NEW P/N” column of the table under paragraph 3.B. of the service bulletin. Parts Installation (c) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a symbol generator having a P/N and a modification level listed in the “OLD P/N” column of the tables under paragraphs 3.A. and 3.B. of Dassault Service Bulletin F900-281, Revision 1, dated October 3, 2001. Alternative Methods of Compliance (d) 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 (e) The actions shall be done in accordance with Temporary Change (TC) No. 86, dated July 3, 2001, to the Mystere-Falcon 900 Airplane Flight Manual; and Dassault Service Bulletin F900-281, Revision 1, dated October 3, 2001. 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 airworthiness directive 2001-466-033(B), dated October 3, 2001. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on April 13, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 25, 2004. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-4938 Filed 3-8-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P