AD 2004-07-24 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 900, and Falcon 900 EX Series Airplanes

Models named: Mystere-Falcon 50 series, Mystere-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Model Mystere-Falcon 50 series airplanes with a Stormscope antenna installed between frames 22 and 23 by Dassault modification M2208 or by a DFJ Little Rock modification, except on airplanes on which Dassault modification M2838 has been performed; and Model Mystere-Falcon 900 and Falcon 900EX series airplanes with a Stormscope antenna installed between frames 23 and 24 by Dassault modification M2993 or by a DFJ Little Rock modification, except airplanes on which Dassault modification M3498 has been performed; certificated in any category.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent puncture of the fuel tank in the event of a belly landing, which could result in a post-landing fire if fuel leaking from the tank makes contact with the sparks from the airplane sliding on the ground, accomplish the following: Install and Replace (a) Within 25 months after the effective date of this AD, install a shield plate over the tank structure above the Stormscope antenna, and replace the Stormscope antenna plug connector with a new connector, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.—Applicable Service Bulletins For Model— Dassault Service Bulletin— Mystere-Falcon 50 series airplanes F50-404, dated November 6, 2002. Mystere-Falcon 900 series airplanes F900-293, dated November 13, 2002. Falcon 900EX series airplanes F900EX-158, dated November 13, 2002. Reporting Difference (b) Although the service bulletins referenced in this AD specify to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include such a requirement. Alternative Methods of Compliance (c) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (d) The actions shall be done in accordance with the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 2 of this AD. Table 2.—Applicable Service Bulletins Incorporated by Reference Dassault Service Bulletin— Revision level— Date— F50-404 Original November 6, 2002. F900-293 Original November 13, 2002. F900EX-158 Original November 13, 2002. 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 1: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directive 2002-569(B), dated November 13, 2002. Effective Date (e) This amendment becomes effective on May 11, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 26, 2004. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-7473 Filed 4-5-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P