AD 2008-25-04 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 50 Airplanes

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

This AD applies to all Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 50 airplanes, certificated in any category.

Unless already accomplished, do the following actions: (1) Prior to the accumulation of 14,200 total flight cycles, or within 160 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do the ultrasonic inspection described in Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual, Maintenance Procedure 57-401, “Non-Destructive Check of the Wing Lower Panels Stiffeners Between Ribs 13 and 17 (ATA 57-00-21),” dated July 2008. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5,350 flight cycles. (2) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Dassault Temporary Revision 74, dated November 2007, to the Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual, Maintenance Procedure 57-401, “Non-Destructive Check of the Wing Lower Panels Stiffeners Between Ribs 13 and 16 (ATA 57-00-21),” are acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 1: 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, ANM-116, International Branch, 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 2008-0021, dated January 31, 2008; and Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual, Maintenance Procedure 57-401, “Non-Destructive Check of the Wing Lower Panels Stiffeners Between Ribs 13 and 17 (ATA 57-00-21),” dated July 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual, Maintenance Procedure 57-401, “Non-Destructive Check of the Wing Lower Panels Stiffeners Between Ribs 13 and 17 (ATA 57-00-21),” dated July 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; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com . (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 26, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-29072 Filed 12-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already accomplished, do the following actions: (1) Prior to the accumulation of 14,200 total flight cycles, or within 160 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do the ultrasonic inspection described in Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual, Maintenance Procedure 57-401, “Non-Destructive Check of the Wing Lower Panels Stiffeners Between Ribs 13 and 17 (ATA 57-00-21),” dated July 2008. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5,350 flight cycles. (2) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Dassault Temporary Revision 74, dated November 2007, to the Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual, Maintenance Procedure 57-401, “Non-Destructive Check of the Wing Lower Panels Stiffeners Between Ribs 13 and 16 (ATA 57-00-21),” are acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 1: 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, ANM-116, International Branch, 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 2008-0021, dated January 31, 2008; and Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual, Maintenance Procedure 57-401, “Non-Destructive Check of the Wing Lower Panels Stiffeners Between Ribs 13 and 17 (ATA 57-00-21),” dated July 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Dassault Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual, Maintenance Procedure 57-401, “Non-Destructive Check of the Wing Lower Panels Stiffeners Between Ribs 13 and 17 (ATA 57-00-21),” dated July 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; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com . (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 26, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-29072 Filed 12-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P