AD 2008-13-31 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, except those that have incorporated Modification M2275 during production or Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-298 in service.

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Modify the existing engine cowls locking system in accordance with the instructions contained in Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-298, Revision 3, dated September 26, 2007. (2) Before or concurrent with the modification required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, modify the engine cowling attachments in accordance with the instructions contained in Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-166, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2001 (Modification M1579). (3) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletins F2000-298, Revision 1, dated October 31, 2006, or Revision 2, dated April 12, 2007; and F2000-166, dated June 27, 2001; 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, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 2007-0016, dated January 12, 2007; and Dassault Service Bulletins F2000-166, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2001; and F2000-298, Revision 3, dated September 26, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-166, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2001; and Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-298, Revision 3, dated September 26, 2007; 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 8, 2008. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-14579 Filed 7-7-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Modify the existing engine cowls locking system in accordance with the instructions contained in Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-298, Revision 3, dated September 26, 2007. (2) Before or concurrent with the modification required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, modify the engine cowling attachments in accordance with the instructions contained in Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-166, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2001 (Modification M1579). (3) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletins F2000-298, Revision 1, dated October 31, 2006, or Revision 2, dated April 12, 2007; and F2000-166, dated June 27, 2001; 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, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 2007-0016, dated January 12, 2007; and Dassault Service Bulletins F2000-166, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2001; and F2000-298, Revision 3, dated September 26, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-166, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2001; and Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-298, Revision 3, dated September 26, 2007; 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 8, 2008. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-14579 Filed 7-7-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P