AD 2008-08-20 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Airplanes

Models named: Falcon 2000. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Dassault Model Falcon 2000 airplanes, certificated in any category; all serial numbers; equipped with wing anti-ice telescopic tubes having part number (P/N) 5035-400 or 5035-500.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) At the later of the compliance times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, remove and modify the affected tubes in accordance with instructions contained in Zodiac Service Bulletins 5035-30-001 and 5035-30-002, both dated April 15, 2002. (i) Before the telescopic tubes, P/N 5035-400 and 5035-500, exceed the limit of 2,400 flight hours, or 2,000 flight cycles, time-in-service since new, whichever occurs first. (ii) At the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(ii)(A) and (f)(1)(ii)(B) of this AD. (A) Within 330 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (B) Within 7 months after the effective date of this AD. (2) As of 7 months after the effective date of this AD, no person may install an affected telescopic tube P/N 5035-400 or 5035-500 in any aircraft as a replacement part, unless it has been modified in accordance with instructions contained in Zodiac Service Bulletins 5035-30-001 and 5035-30-002, both dated April 15, 2002. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) 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. Send information to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2006-0276, dated September 6, 2006; and Zodiac Service Bulletins 5035-30-001 and 5035-30-002, both dated April 15, 2002; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Zodiac Service Bulletin 5035-30-001, dated April 15, 2002; and Zodiac Service Bulletin 5035-30-002, dated April 15, 2002; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 8, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-8253 Filed 4-18-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) At the later of the compliance times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, remove and modify the affected tubes in accordance with instructions contained in Zodiac Service Bulletins 5035-30-001 and 5035-30-002, both dated April 15, 2002. (i) Before the telescopic tubes, P/N 5035-400 and 5035-500, exceed the limit of 2,400 flight hours, or 2,000 flight cycles, time-in-service since new, whichever occurs first. (ii) At the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(ii)(A) and (f)(1)(ii)(B) of this AD. (A) Within 330 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (B) Within 7 months after the effective date of this AD. (2) As of 7 months after the effective date of this AD, no person may install an affected telescopic tube P/N 5035-400 or 5035-500 in any aircraft as a replacement part, unless it has been modified in accordance with instructions contained in Zodiac Service Bulletins 5035-30-001 and 5035-30-002, both dated April 15, 2002. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) 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. Send information to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2006-0276, dated September 6, 2006; and Zodiac Service Bulletins 5035-30-001 and 5035-30-002, both dated April 15, 2002; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Zodiac Service Bulletin 5035-30-001, dated April 15, 2002; and Zodiac Service Bulletin 5035-30-002, dated April 15, 2002; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 8, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-8253 Filed 4-18-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P