AD 95-19-16

95-19-16 DASSAULT AVIATION: Amendment 39-9378. Docket 94-NM-200-AD. Applicability: Model Mystere-Falcon 900 series airplanes having serial numbers 53 through 139 inclusive, equipped with Fairchild Model F800 flight data recorders, installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA7255SW-D; certificated in any category.

NOTE 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must use the authority provided in paragraph (c) of this AD to request approval from the FAA. This approval may address either no action, if the current configuration eliminates the unsafe condition; or different actions necessary to address the unsafe condition described in this AD. Such a request should include an assessment of the effect of the changed configuration on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD. In no case does the presence of any modification, alteration, or repair remove any airplane from the applicability of this AD.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent loss of electrical power to the airplane due to generator outage, accomplish the following:

(a) At the next scheduled inspection, but no later than 60 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the electrical power installation for the flight data recorder, in accordance with paragraph 3.C.(1), Part 900-54-1, of Falcon Jet Corporation Service Bulletin 900-54 (F900 31-30), dated October 14, 1994, or Revision 1 (F900-31-1), dated November 17, 1994. Prior to further flight subsequent to the accomplishment of this modification, perform the checks and tests in accordance with paragraph 3.D.(1), Part 900-54-1, of either service bulletin.(b) Within 1 year after the effective date of this AD, replace the currently installed socket box for ground power with a reworked socket box, in accordance with paragraph 3.C.(2), Part 900-54-2, of Revision 1 of Falcon Jet Corporation Service Bulletin 900-54 (F900 31-1), dated November 17, 1994. Prior to further flight, subsequent to the accomplishment of this installation, perform the checks and tests, in accordance with paragraph 3.D.(2), Part 900-54-2, of Revision 1 of the service bulletin.

(c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

NOTE 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

(d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(e) The actions shall be done in accordance with Falcon Jet Corporation Service Bulletin 900-54 (F900 31-30), dated October 14, 1994; or Falcon Jet Corporation Service Bulletin 900-54, Revision 1 (F900 31-1), dated November 17, 1994. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Falcon Jet Corporation, P.O. Box 967, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-0967. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on November 2, 1995.