Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-17714 · Fire protection
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2015-08-05. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of a manufacturing defect in the charge indicator on fire extinguisher bottles. This AD requires repetitive weighing of fire extinguisher bottles having a certain part number, and eventual replacement of those bottles to terminate the repetitive weighing. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct a dormant failure in the fire suppression system, which could result in the inability to put out a fire in an engine, auxiliary power unit, or rear compartment.
For the purposes of this AD, the following definitions apply.
(1) An affected fire extinguisher bottle is any fire extinguisher bottle having a part number (P/N) included in table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD and having a manufacturing batch number 168 through 200 inclusive on the data plate of the charge indicator.
(2) A serviceable fire extinguisher bottle is any fire extinguisher bottle having a manufacturing batch number lower than 168 or higher than 200 on the data plate of the charge indicator.
Within 30 days or 100 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Determine the manufacturing batch number for the charge indicator installed on each engine and APU fire extinguisher bottle having a part number included in table 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F20-785, also referred to as 785, dated June 11, 2012 (for Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes); or Dassault Service Bulletin F200-131, also referred to as 131, dated June 11, 2012 (for Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes).
| Type of bottle— | Part number— |
|---|---|
| Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle | 111-1555-324-12A |
| Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle | 811456 |
| Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle | 111-355-32142A |
| APU Fire Extinguisher Bottle | 111-011-324-12A |
| APU Fire Extinguisher Bottle | 811475 |
(1) For fire extinguisher bottles with part numbers that are not included in table 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD, no further action is required by this paragraph.
(2) For any affected charge indicator, as identified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: Before further flight, weigh each affected fire extinguisher bottle, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Weigh the fire extinguishers thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months until the applicable replacement specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i), (h)(2)(ii), (h)(2)(iii), (h)(2)(iv), or (j) of this AD is accomplished. If it is determined that the fire extinguisher weighs less than the lowest weight limit indicated on the fire extinguisher's data plate, before further flight, replace any affected fire extinguisher bottle and charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with the applicable method specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i), (h)(2)(ii), (h)(2)(iii), or (h)(2)(iv) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: The instructions specified in Dassault Maintenance Procedure, “Weighing of Engine Freon Fire Extinguishers,” (page 601, “Inspection/Check”) of Subject 26-20-2, “Extinguishing System—Description and Operation, of Chapter 26, “Fire Protection,” in Book 2 of the Dassault Falcon 20 Maintenance Manual, Phase 50, dated October 2011 (for Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes); or Procedure 2, “Engine and Rear Compartment Extinguisher (14W1-14W2): Weighing” of Falcon 200 Maintenance Requirement Card 171.0, Revised December 2011, of Chapter 26, “Fire Protection,” in Book 1, “Work Cards,” of the Dassault Falcon 200 Maintenance Manual, Revision 30, dated December 2011 (for Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes); provide additional guidance for weighing affected fire extinguisher bottles. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(i) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes: Replace the charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
Note 2 to paragraphs (h)(2)(i), (i), (i)(1), and (j)(1) of this AD: The instructions specified in Dassault Maintenance Procedure, “Removal of Pyrotechnical Cartridge for Check/Replacement” (pages 401-403, “Removal/Installation”), of Subject 26-20-2 “Extinguishing System—Description and Operation,” of Chapter 26, “Fire Protection,” in Book 2 of the Dassault Falcon 20 Maintenance Manual, Phase 50, dated October 2011, are a source of guidance for the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i), (i), (i)(1), and (j)(1) of this AD. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(iii) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
Note 3 to paragraphs (h)(2)(iii), (i), (i)(3), and (j)(3) of this AD: Procedure 3, “Engine and Rear Compartment Extinguisher (14W1-14W2): Check/Replacement of Percussion Cartridge,” of Falcon 200 Maintenance Requirement Card 171.0, Revised December 2011, of Chapter 26, “Fire Protection”, in Book 1, “Work Cards,” of the Dassault Falcon 200 Maintenance Manual, Revision 30, dated December 2011, is a source of guidance for paragraphs (h)(2)(iii), (i), (i)(3), and (j)(3) of this AD. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(iv) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
Note 4 to paragraphs (h)(2)(iv), (i)(4), and (j)(4) of this AD: Procedure 1, “Removal/Installation,” of Falcon 200 Maintenance Requirement Card 171.0, Revised December 2011, of Chapter 26, “Fire Protection”, in Book 1, “Work Cards,” of the Dassault Falcon 200 Maintenance Manual, Revision 30, dated December 2011, is a source of guidance for replacing the fire extinguisher bottle. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD: Do an inspection to determine if the charge indicator cartridge installed on each engine and APU fire extinguisher bottle, as identified in table 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD, was fired, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months until the replacement specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), (i)(4), or (j) of this AD is accomplished. If it is determined that any charge indicator cartridge was fired, before further flight, replace the affected fire extinguisher bottle and charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(1) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 2-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes: Replace the charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(2) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(4) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
Unless previously accomplished as specified in paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, replace any affected fire extinguisher bottle and charge indicator cartridge, as specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, with a serviceable part, in accordance with the method specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3), or (j)(4) of this AD, as applicable. Replacement of any affected fire extinguisher bottle and charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable part terminates the repetitive actions specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD.
(1) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes: Replace the charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(2) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(4) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
