Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15292 · Flight controls
Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Falcon 2000, and Falcon 2000EX Airplanes
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD; certificated in any category.
(1) Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 50 airplanes on which Dassault Modification M2996 has not been implemented.
(2) Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 900 airplanes on which Dassault Modification M5007 has not been implemented.
(3) Dassault Model Falcon 900EX airplanes on which Dassault Modification M5007 has not been implemented (including serial number 601 and subsequent, also known as “DX” airplanes).
(4) Dassault Model Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX airplanes on which Dassault Modification M2465 has not been implemented.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Unless already done, within 330 flight hours or 7 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do the following actions.
(1) Verify the correct assembly of the flap rotating rods and associated retaining brackets installed in the LH (left-hand)/RH (right-hand) wing root compartment and in the LH and RH main landing gear compartment and inspect the rod for damage, in accordance with the applicable Dassault service bulletin given in Table 1 of this AD.
(2) If a rod is found damaged, replace this rod prior to next flight in accordance with the applicable Dassault service bulletin given in Table 1 of this AD. If the rod orientation or bracket positioning is not correct, correct the orientation or positioning, as applicable, prior to next flight in accordance with the applicable Dassault service bulletin given in Table 1 of this AD.
(3) Label the rods and associated retaining brackets in accordance with the applicable Dassault service bulletin given in Table 1 of this AD.
| Airplane model | Service Bulletin | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mystere-Falcon 50 | F50-468 | March 29, 2006. |
| Mystere-Falcon 900 | F900-367 | March 29, 2006. |
| Falcon 900EX | F900EX-269 | March 29, 2006. |
| Falcon 2000 | F2000-326 | March 29, 2006. |
| Falcon 2000EX | F2000EX-83 | March 29, 2006. |
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
