AD 2010-04-01 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault-Aviation Model Falcon 900EX Airplanes

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

This AD applies to Dassault-Aviation Model Falcon 900EX airplanes, certificated in any category, with serial numbers 120 through 123 inclusive, 125 through 127 inclusive, 129, 132, 134 through 145 inclusive, 147, 151, 153, 155, 157 through 159 inclusive, 163, 165, 168 through 170 inclusive, 172, 174, 178, 182, 183, 194, 196, 197, 199, and 206.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 2 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the oxygen lines in accordance with Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-347, Revision 1, dated May 18, 2009. If any interference or damage is found, before further flight, replace the oxygen lines and install improved brackets, in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-347, Revision 1, dated May 18, 2009. (2) If no interference and no damage are found during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD: Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the oxygen line support assemblies, in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-347, Revision 1, dated May 18, 2009. (3) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-347, dated March 19, 2009, are acceptable for compliance with corresponding actions specified in 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, 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 principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), 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 EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0126, dated June 18, 2009; and Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-347, Revision 1, dated May 18, 2009; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-347, Revision 1, dated May 18, 2009, 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 of the service information 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 that is incorporated by reference 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 January 29, 2010. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-2609 Filed 2-11-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 2 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the oxygen lines in accordance with Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-347, Revision 1, dated May 18, 2009. If any interference or damage is found, before further flight, replace the oxygen lines and install improved brackets, in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-347, Revision 1, dated May 18, 2009. (2) If no interference and no damage are found during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD: Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the oxygen line support assemblies, in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-347, Revision 1, dated May 18, 2009. (3) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-347, dated March 19, 2009, are acceptable for compliance with corresponding actions specified in 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, 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 principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), 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 EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0126, dated June 18, 2009; and Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-347, Revision 1, dated May 18, 2009; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-347, Revision 1, dated May 18, 2009, 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 of the service information 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 that is incorporated by reference 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 January 29, 2010. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-2609 Filed 2-11-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P