AD 2008-13-10 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 7X Airplanes

Models named: Falcon 7X. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Dassault Model Falcon 7X airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, if equipped with secondary power distribution box (SPDB) units with part number (P/N) SPD500-B3, SPD600-A9, SPD300-B3-A6 and/or SPD400-B4-A6, except those airplanes that have received modification M890 prior to delivery.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the AFM to include the following information. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM. These temporary amendments take precedence over the same procedures displayed through the electronic check list (ECL) in the aircraft. “○ Dispatch with ATA27 Flight Controls MMEL items is not authorized. ○ Dispatch with IRS 3 inoperative is not authorized. ○ Land as soon as possible upon display on Crew Alerting system of following messages per the AFM as already requested for ELEC: LH FRONT ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-50): • ELEC: LH REAR ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-50) • ELEC: RH FRONT ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-55) • ELEC: RH REAR ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-55)” Note 1: When a statement identical to that in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed from the AFM. (2) Within 2 months after the effective date of this AD, replace all SPDB units with upgraded units in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-064, dated April 16, 2008. After replacement of all SPDB units as required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, the limitations required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD may be removed from the AFM. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Although the MCAI specifies to amend the Abnormal Procedures section of the AFM, the Quick Reference Handbook 2, and the Master Minimum Equipment List, this AD instead requires revising only the Limitations section of the AFM. Operators must comply with the terms of the Limitations section, as specified in section 91.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 91.9). 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) Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2008-0085-E, dated May 6, 2008, and Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-064, dated April 16, 2008, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-064, dated April 16, 2008, 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 10, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-13712 Filed 6-18-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the AFM to include the following information. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM. These temporary amendments take precedence over the same procedures displayed through the electronic check list (ECL) in the aircraft. “○ Dispatch with ATA27 Flight Controls MMEL items is not authorized. ○ Dispatch with IRS 3 inoperative is not authorized. ○ Land as soon as possible upon display on Crew Alerting system of following messages per the AFM as already requested for ELEC: LH FRONT ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-50): • ELEC: LH REAR ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-50) • ELEC: RH FRONT ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-55) • ELEC: RH REAR ESS FAIL (AFM 3-190-55)” Note 1: When a statement identical to that in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed from the AFM. (2) Within 2 months after the effective date of this AD, replace all SPDB units with upgraded units in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-064, dated April 16, 2008. After replacement of all SPDB units as required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, the limitations required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD may be removed from the AFM. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Although the MCAI specifies to amend the Abnormal Procedures section of the AFM, the Quick Reference Handbook 2, and the Master Minimum Equipment List, this AD instead requires revising only the Limitations section of the AFM. Operators must comply with the terms of the Limitations section, as specified in section 91.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 91.9). 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) Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2008-0085-E, dated May 6, 2008, and Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-064, dated April 16, 2008, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-064, dated April 16, 2008, 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 10, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-13712 Filed 6-18-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P