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AD 2016-19-13 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

2016-11-22
2016-10-18
39-18662
FAA-2015-3629
Airframe
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Models named: MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000, FALCON 2000EX. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to Dassault Aviation airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD. Figure 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD— Applicability Airplanes Configuration Except airplanes modified through:  1 Dassault modification embodied in production Service bulletin in service Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes M1853 has been embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F50-241 M2083 or M3094  2 Dassault Service Bulletin F50-257. Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes Group 1: M1682 has been embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900-182  3 M5381 Not applicable.   Group 2: M1682 has been embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900-182 and Modification M1947 is embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900-176  4 M5386 Not applicable. Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes Group 1: M1682 has been embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-025  3 M5381 Not applicable.   Group 2: M1682 has been embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-025 and Modification M1947 is embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-19  4 M5103 or M5386 Not applicable. Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes M331 has been embodied in production or in service through Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-44 M810 or M1061 or M2778 Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-111. Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes M1802 has been embodied in production M810 or M1061 or M2778 Not applicable. 1  The excluded airplanes, as specified in figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD—Applicability, embody either one modification in production or one service bulletin in service, as applicable. 2  Modification M2083, Dassault Service Bulletin F50-257, Modification M1947, Dassault Service Bulletin F900-176, Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-19, Modification M5103, as applicable, introduce fin tip SATCOM fairing, in production or in service. 3  Group 1: Airplanes with WHELEN anti-collision light located on top of the vertical fin tip. 4  Group 2: Airplanes with WHELEN anti-collision light located on top of the engine No. 2 air intake cover.

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the anti-collision light bonding, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(7) of this AD. (1) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F50-481, Revision 1 (also referred to as 481-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (2) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the vertical fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900-372, Revision 1 (also referred to as 372-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900-378, Revision 1 (also referred to as 378-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (4) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the vertical fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-285, Revision 1 (also referred to as 285-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (5) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-305, Revision 1 (also referred to as 305-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (6) For Model FALCON 2000 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-337, Revision 1 (also referred to as 337-R1), dated January 26, 2015. (7) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-108, Revision 1 (also referred to as 108-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight lightning strike to the WHELEN anti-collision light located on the top of the vertical fin tip that caused severe damage and resulted in the loss of some airplane functions. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of electrical power and essential airplane functions, and possible reduced control of the airplane.

Affected ADs

None.

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