AD 2010-10-24 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault-Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX Airplanes

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

This AD applies to all Dassault-Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) For airplanes on which each new or previously overhauled MLG shock absorber has accumulated 4,200 or more total landings since new or overhauled as of the effective date of this AD: Within 8 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the shock absorber for damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366, Revision 2; or F2000EX-167, Revision 1; both dated December 1, 2008; as applicable. If any damage is found, repair the shock absorber at the time specified in Table 1 of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366, Revision 2; or F2000EX-167, Revision 1; both dated December 1, 2008; as applicable. (2) For airplanes on which each new or previously overhauled MLG shock absorber has accumulated 1,900 or more total landings and less than 4,200 total landings since new or overhauled as of the effective date of this AD: At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, inspect the shock absorber for damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366, Revision 2; or F2000EX-167, Revision 1; both dated December 1, 2008; as applicable. If any damage is found, repair the shock absorber at the applicable time specified in Table 1 of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366, Revision 2; or F2000EX-167, Revision 1; both dated December 1, 2008; as applicable. (i) For airplanes on which 6 or more steep-approach landings have been performed before the effective date of this AD: Within 8 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. (ii) For airplanes on which less than or equal to 5 steep-approach landings have been performed before the effective date of this AD: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD or 5,000 total landings since new or overhauled, whichever occurs first, do the actions required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. (3) For airplanes on which each new or previously overhauled MLG shock absorber has accumulated less than 1,900 total landings since new or overhauled as of the effective date of this AD: Before the accumulation of 3,000 total landings since new or overhauled, inspect the shock absorber for damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366, Revision 2; or F2000EX-167, Revision 1; both dated December 1, 2008; as applicable. If any damage is found, repair the shock absorber at the time specified in Table 1 of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366, Revision 2; or F2000EX-167, Revision 1; both dated December 1, 2008; as applicable. Table 1—Compliance Times for Repair Damage found Compliance time 1, 2, or 3 loose screws Within 12 months after the finding. 1 broken screw Within 6 months after the finding. 2 or 3 broken screws Within 10 flight cycles after the finding. 3 broken screws with detached damping device Before further flight. (4) Repeat the inspections required by paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable, thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,900 landings until accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraph (f)(6) of this AD. (5) Accomplishment of any inspection or repair before the effective date of this AD in accordance the applicable service information specified in Table 2 of this AD is acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD. Table 2—Credit Service Information Document Revision Date Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366 1 August 18, 2008. Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-167 Original August 18, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-366 Original April 18, 2008. (6) For airplanes on which Dassault Modification M3120 has not been embodied as of the effective date of this AD: Before the accumulation of 6,000 total landings or 144 months on each new or previously overhauled MLG shock absorber, whichever occurs first: Modify the existing left- and right-hand MLG shock absorbers by installing MLG shock absorbers with part number (P/N) D23365000-4 or P/N D23366000-4 (for Model Falcon 2000 airplanes), or P/N D23745000-2 or P/N D23746000-2 (for Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-185, Revision 2; or F2000-367, Revision 4; both dated February 4, 2009; as applicable. Where these service bulletins specify contacting the manufacturer for repair instructions, contact the manufacturer and do the repair at the applicable compliance times specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin. (7) Accomplishment of the modification required by paragraph (f)(6) of this AD before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the applicable service information specified in Table 3 of this AD is acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD. Table 3—Credit Service Information for Modification Document Revision Date Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-185 Original August 18, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-185 1 December 1, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-367 1 July 10, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-367 2 August 18, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-367 3 December 1, 2008. (8) Accomplishment of the modification required by paragraph (f)(6) of this AD ends the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (f)(4) of this AD. (9) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane as a replacement part, a MLG shock absorber, unless it has been modified according to the requirements specified in paragraph (f)(6) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Paragraph (1) of the MCAI requires updating the operator's maintenance program; however, that action is not required by this AD. The maintenance program does not require FAA approval. 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. (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 2009-0050, dated March 5, 2009, and the service information identified in Table 4 of this AD, for related information. Table 4—Service Information Document Revision Date Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366 2 December 1, 2008. Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-167 1 December 1, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-367 4 February 4, 2009. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-185 2 February 4, 2009. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the applicable service information contained in Table 5 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 5—Material Incorporated by Reference Document Revision Date Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366 2 December 1, 2008. Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-167 1 December 1, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-367 4 February 4, 2009. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-185 2 February 4, 2009. (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. (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 May 4, 2010. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-11358 Filed 5-20-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) For airplanes on which each new or previously overhauled MLG shock absorber has accumulated 4,200 or more total landings since new or overhauled as of the effective date of this AD: Within 8 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the shock absorber for damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366, Revision 2; or F2000EX-167, Revision 1; both dated December 1, 2008; as applicable. If any damage is found, repair the shock absorber at the time specified in Table 1 of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366, Revision 2; or F2000EX-167, Revision 1; both dated December 1, 2008; as applicable. (2) For airplanes on which each new or previously overhauled MLG shock absorber has accumulated 1,900 or more total landings and less than 4,200 total landings since new or overhauled as of the effective date of this AD: At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, inspect the shock absorber for damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366, Revision 2; or F2000EX-167, Revision 1; both dated December 1, 2008; as applicable. If any damage is found, repair the shock absorber at the applicable time specified in Table 1 of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366, Revision 2; or F2000EX-167, Revision 1; both dated December 1, 2008; as applicable. (i) For airplanes on which 6 or more steep-approach landings have been performed before the effective date of this AD: Within 8 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. (ii) For airplanes on which less than or equal to 5 steep-approach landings have been performed before the effective date of this AD: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD or 5,000 total landings since new or overhauled, whichever occurs first, do the actions required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. (3) For airplanes on which each new or previously overhauled MLG shock absorber has accumulated less than 1,900 total landings since new or overhauled as of the effective date of this AD: Before the accumulation of 3,000 total landings since new or overhauled, inspect the shock absorber for damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366, Revision 2; or F2000EX-167, Revision 1; both dated December 1, 2008; as applicable. If any damage is found, repair the shock absorber at the time specified in Table 1 of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366, Revision 2; or F2000EX-167, Revision 1; both dated December 1, 2008; as applicable. Table 1—Compliance Times for Repair Damage found Compliance time 1, 2, or 3 loose screws Within 12 months after the finding. 1 broken screw Within 6 months after the finding. 2 or 3 broken screws Within 10 flight cycles after the finding. 3 broken screws with detached damping device Before further flight. (4) Repeat the inspections required by paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable, thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,900 landings until accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraph (f)(6) of this AD. (5) Accomplishment of any inspection or repair before the effective date of this AD in accordance the applicable service information specified in Table 2 of this AD is acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD. Table 2—Credit Service Information Document Revision Date Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366 1 August 18, 2008. Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-167 Original August 18, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-366 Original April 18, 2008. (6) For airplanes on which Dassault Modification M3120 has not been embodied as of the effective date of this AD: Before the accumulation of 6,000 total landings or 144 months on each new or previously overhauled MLG shock absorber, whichever occurs first: Modify the existing left- and right-hand MLG shock absorbers by installing MLG shock absorbers with part number (P/N) D23365000-4 or P/N D23366000-4 (for Model Falcon 2000 airplanes), or P/N D23745000-2 or P/N D23746000-2 (for Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-185, Revision 2; or F2000-367, Revision 4; both dated February 4, 2009; as applicable. Where these service bulletins specify contacting the manufacturer for repair instructions, contact the manufacturer and do the repair at the applicable compliance times specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin. (7) Accomplishment of the modification required by paragraph (f)(6) of this AD before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the applicable service information specified in Table 3 of this AD is acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD. Table 3—Credit Service Information for Modification Document Revision Date Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-185 Original August 18, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-185 1 December 1, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-367 1 July 10, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-367 2 August 18, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-367 3 December 1, 2008. (8) Accomplishment of the modification required by paragraph (f)(6) of this AD ends the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (f)(4) of this AD. (9) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane as a replacement part, a MLG shock absorber, unless it has been modified according to the requirements specified in paragraph (f)(6) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Paragraph (1) of the MCAI requires updating the operator's maintenance program; however, that action is not required by this AD. The maintenance program does not require FAA approval. 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. (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 2009-0050, dated March 5, 2009, and the service information identified in Table 4 of this AD, for related information. Table 4—Service Information Document Revision Date Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366 2 December 1, 2008. Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-167 1 December 1, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-367 4 February 4, 2009. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-185 2 February 4, 2009. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the applicable service information contained in Table 5 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 5—Material Incorporated by Reference Document Revision Date Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-366 2 December 1, 2008. Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-167 1 December 1, 2008. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-367 4 February 4, 2009. Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-185 2 February 4, 2009. (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. (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 May 4, 2010. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-11358 Filed 5-20-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P