Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-22993 · Information systems
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0072, dated March 15, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0072).
Note 1 to paragraph (c): Model FALCON 7X airplanes with modification M1000 incorporated are commonly referred to as “Model FALCON 8X” airplanes as a marketing designation.
Note 2 to paragraph (c): Model FALCON 900EX airplanes with modification M3083 incorporated are commonly referred to as “Model FALCON 900EX Easy, FALCON 900LX and FALCON 900DX” airplanes as a marketing designation.
Note 3 to paragraph (c): Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes with modification M1691 incorporated are commonly referred to as “Model FALCON 2000EX Easy, FALCON 2000LX, FALCON 2000LXS, FALCON 2000S, and FALCON 2000DX” airplanes as a marketing designation.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by reported occurrences of swelling of the lithium-polymer internal and external batteries of certain electronic display units (EDUs). This AD requires modifying certain EDUs and prohibits the installation of affected parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2024-0072.
(1) Where EASA AD 2024-0072 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2024-0072 specifies to “replace each affected part with a serviceable part. This can be accomplished in accordance with the instructions of the SB.” This AD, however, requires replacing that text with “replace each affected part with a serviceable part in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the SB.”
(3) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2024-0072.
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206-231-3226; email: tom.rodriguez@faa.gov.
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.
