AD 2008-12-15 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX and 900EX Airplanes

Models named: Falcon 2000EX, 900EX. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX and 900EX airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Falcon 900EX airplanes, serial number (S/N) 120 through 146 inclusive, on which Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-257 has not been implemented. (2) Falcon 2000EX airplanes, S/N 28 through 55 inclusive, on which Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-61 has not been implemented.

Unless already done do the following actions: (1) Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the passenger oxygen mask boxes in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletins F900EX-257 or F2000EX-61, both Revision 1, both dated March 22, 2007, as applicable. (2) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletins F900EX-257, dated March 15, 2006; and F2000EX-61, dated March 22, 2006; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions of this AD. 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 Airworthiness Directive 2007-0073, dated March 22, 2007; and Dassault Service Bulletins F900EX-257 and F2000EX-61, both Revision 1, both dated March 22, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-257, Revision 1, dated March 22, 2007; or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-61, Revision 1, dated March 22, 2007; as applicable; 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 June 3, 2008. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-13315 Filed 6-17-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done do the following actions: (1) Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the passenger oxygen mask boxes in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletins F900EX-257 or F2000EX-61, both Revision 1, both dated March 22, 2007, as applicable. (2) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletins F900EX-257, dated March 15, 2006; and F2000EX-61, dated March 22, 2006; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions of this AD. 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 Airworthiness Directive 2007-0073, dated March 22, 2007; and Dassault Service Bulletins F900EX-257 and F2000EX-61, both Revision 1, both dated March 22, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-257, Revision 1, dated March 22, 2007; or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-61, Revision 1, dated March 22, 2007; as applicable; 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 June 3, 2008. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-13315 Filed 6-17-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P