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Published 2013-07-10 · Federal Register document 2013-15141

Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

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We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain DASSAULT AVIATION Model FALCON 2000, FALCON 2000EX, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes; and all Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that collapse of the main landing gear (MLG) could cause wing tank structure failure, which could result in fuel spillage and consequent fire hazard. This AD requires modification of the wing fuel tanks in the area of the wheel well. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel spillage in the event of a MLG collapse, and consequent fire hazard.

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AD identifier printed in this edition
2013-09-03
Effective date printed in this edition
2013-08-14
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 14, 
2013.

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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs

    None.

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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1), 
(c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category.
    (1) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX 
airplanes, all serial numbers, except those on which modification 
M3072 has been installed.
    (2) DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes, all 
serial numbers.
    (3) DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 and FALCON 900EX 
airplanes, all serial numbers, except those on which modification 
M5413 has been installed.

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Subject
(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

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Reason
(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports that collapse of the main 
landing gear (MLG) could cause wing tank structure failure, which 
could result in fuel spillage and a consequent fire hazard. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent fuel spillage in the event of a MLG 
collapse, and consequent fire hazard.

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Compliance
(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD 
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions 
have already been done.

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Modification
(g) Modification

    Within 150 months after the effective date of this AD, do the 
modification of the right-hand and left-hand wing fuel tanks, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable 
service information specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), 
(g)(4), or (g)(5) of this AD, as applicable. The service information 
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD contains a 
paragraph which states that each person applying the service 
bulletins must have successfully completed a training program. This 
training is recommended, but is not required by this AD.
    (1) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: Dassault Mandatory 
Service Bulletin F50-496, Revision 2, dated March 10, 2010, which 
includes the following appendices:
    (i) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (ii) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (iii) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (iv) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (v) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (2) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes: Dassault Mandatory Service 
Bulletin F900EX-329, Revision 3, dated March 10, 2010, which 
includes the following appendices:
    (i) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (ii) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (iii) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;

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    (iv) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (v) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes: Dassault Mandatory 
Service Bulletin F900-388, Revision 3, dated October 19, 2011, which 
includes the following appendices:
    (i) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (ii) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (iii) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (iv) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (v) Appendix 5, Revision 4, dated October 19, 2011.
    (4) For Model FALCON 2000 airplanes: Dassault Mandatory Service 
Bulletin F2000-358, Revision 3, dated March 10, 2010, which includes 
the following appendices:
    (i) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (ii) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (iii) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (iv) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (v) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (5) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes: Dassault Mandatory 
Service Bulletin F2000EX-171, Revision 3, dated March 10, 2010, 
which includes the following appendices:
    (i) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (ii) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (iii) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (iv) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (v) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.

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Credit for Previous Actions
(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the modifications required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using the service information (which is 
not incorporated by reference in this AD) specified in paragraphs 
(h)(1) through (h)(5) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes:
    (i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F50-496, dated October 
30, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 1, dated October 21, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 2, dated October 22, 2009.
    (ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F50-496, Revision 1, 
dated February 15, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (2) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes:
    (i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-329, dated 
September 25, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, dated July 6, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, dated July 6, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, dated July 6, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 1, dated September 24, 2009.
    (ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-329, Revision 1, 
dated October 30, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 1, dated October 21, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 2, dated October 22, 2009.
    (iii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-329, Revision 
2, dated February 15, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 201;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes:
    (i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900-388, dated October 
30, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 1, dated October 21, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 2, dated October 22, 2009.
    (ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900-388, Revision 1, 
dated February 15, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (iii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900-388, Revision 2, 
dated March 10, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (4) For Model FALCON 2000 airplanes:
    (i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-358, dated 
September 25, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, dated July 6, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, dated July 6, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, dated July 6, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 1, dated September 24, 2009.
    (ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-358, Revision 1, 
dated October 30, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 1, dated October 21, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 2, dated October 22, 2009.
    (iii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-358, Revision 2, 
dated February 15, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (5) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes:
    (i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-171, dated July 
6, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, dated July 6, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, dated July 6, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, dated July 6, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, dated July 6, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, dated July 6, 2009.
    (ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-171, Revision 
1, dated October 22, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 1, dated October 21, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 2, dated October 22, 2009.

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    (iii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-171, Revision 
2, dated February 15, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.

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Other FAA AD Provisions
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, 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 local Flight Standards District Office, as 
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International 
Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-
1137; fax (425) 227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your 
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must 
specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

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Related Information
(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2011-
0193, dated October 5, 2011, for related information. This MCAI may 
be viewed on the Internet at http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0193.pdf.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by referenced may be obtained at the addresses 
specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.

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Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F50-496, Revision 2, 
dated March 10, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-329, Revision 3, 
dated March 10, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (iii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900-388, Revision 3, 
dated October 19, 2011, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 4, dated October 19, 2011.
    (iv) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-358, Revision 3, 
dated March 10, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (v) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-171, Revision 3, 
dated March 10, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 
07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com.
    (4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 10, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41274-41277]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-15141]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1067; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-231-AD; 
Amendment 39-17444; AD 2013-09-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
DASSAULT AVIATION Model FALCON 2000, FALCON 2000EX, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, 
and FALCON 900EX airplanes; and all Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. 
This AD was prompted by reports that collapse of the main landing gear 
(MLG) could cause wing tank structure failure, which could result in 
fuel spillage and consequent fire hazard. This AD requires modification 
of the wing fuel tanks in the area of the wheel well. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent fuel spillage in the event of a MLG collapse, and 
consequent fire hazard.

DATES: This AD becomes effective August 14, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 14, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; 
fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. 
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on October 10, 2012 (77 
FR 61539). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) states:

    In service experience has shown that, in case of main landing 
gear collapse due to overloads during take off or landing (e.g., 
during high-speed runway excursions), the wing tank structure can 
fail, leading to fuel spillage. . . .
    This condition, if not corrected, could result, in case of main 
landing gear collapse, in a fuel spillage which may constitute a 
fire hazard.
    To address this unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation have 
developed a structural modification of the wing fuel tanks in the 
area of the wheel well which introduces a dry bay by adding a sealed 
boundary in front of the rear spar between ribs 4 and 5.
    For the reasons described above, this [European Aviation Safety 
Agency (EASA)] AD [2011-0193, dated October 5, 2011] requires 
accomplishment of the above-mentioned modification for the Right 
Hand (RH) and Left Hand (LH) wing fuel tanks.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We considered the comments received.

Request for Updated Service Information

    Dassault Aviation requested that we revise the NPRM (77 FR 61539, 
October 10, 2012) to reference Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin 
F900-388, Revision 3, dated October 19, 2011. (We referred to Dassault 
Mandatory Service Bulletin F900-388, Revision 2, dated March 10, 2010, 
as the appropriate source of service information for certain airplanes 
for accomplishing the modification specified in paragraph (g) of the 
NPRM.)
    We agree. Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900-388, Revision 3, 
dated October 19, 2011, clarifies the placard instructions for certain 
airplanes. We have updated the reference in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD 
to Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900-388, Revision 3, dated 
October 19, 2011. We have also added paragraph (h)(3)(iii) to this AD 
to allow credit for actions done before the effective date of this AD 
using Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900-388, Revision 2, dated 
March 10, 2010.

Request for Clarification of Credit Service Bulletin

    Tidewater Inc. stated it has already complied with Dassault 
Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-171, dated July 6, 2009, and 
requested we take that into consideration. The commenter noted that 
Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-171, Revision 3, dated 
March 10, 2010, states that Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin 
F2000EX-171, Revision 1, dated October 22, 2009; Revision 2, dated 
February 15, 2010; and Revision 3, dated March 10, 2010; are not 
applicable to aircraft already modified as specified in the original 
service bulletin.
    We agree to clarify. Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-
171, Revision 3, dated March 10, 2010, does specifically state that 
Revision 3 is ``not applicable to aircraft already changed per the 
original issue or revision 1 or revision 2.'' Also, as proposed in the 
NPRM (77 FR 61539, October 10, 2012), paragraph (h) of this AD states 
that credit is allowed for actions done before the effective date of 
this AD using certain service information, including Dassault Mandatory 
Service Bulletin F2000EX-171, dated July 6, 2009; Revision 1, dated 
October 22, 2009; and Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010; as specified 
in

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paragraph (h)(5) of this AD. No change has been made to the AD in this 
regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
the AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these changes:
    <bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (77 FR 61539, October 10, 2012) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
    <bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 61539, October 10, 2012).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 753 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 640 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $18,500 per 
product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that 
are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no 
charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for 
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated 
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the 
U.S. operators to be $54,893,700, or $72,900 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM (77 FR 61539, October 10, 
2012), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The street address for the Docket Operations office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2013-09-03 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-17444. Docket No. FAA-
2012-1067; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-231-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 14, 
2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1), 
(c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category.
    (1) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX 
airplanes, all serial numbers, except those on which modification 
M3072 has been installed.
    (2) DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes, all 
serial numbers.
    (3) DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 and FALCON 900EX 
airplanes, all serial numbers, except those on which modification 
M5413 has been installed.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports that collapse of the main 
landing gear (MLG) could cause wing tank structure failure, which 
could result in fuel spillage and a consequent fire hazard. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent fuel spillage in the event of a MLG 
collapse, and consequent fire hazard.

(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD 
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions 
have already been done.

(g) Modification

    Within 150 months after the effective date of this AD, do the 
modification of the right-hand and left-hand wing fuel tanks, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable 
service information specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), 
(g)(4), or (g)(5) of this AD, as applicable. The service information 
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD contains a 
paragraph which states that each person applying the service 
bulletins must have successfully completed a training program. This 
training is recommended, but is not required by this AD.
    (1) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: Dassault Mandatory 
Service Bulletin F50-496, Revision 2, dated March 10, 2010, which 
includes the following appendices:
    (i) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (ii) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (iii) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (iv) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (v) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (2) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes: Dassault Mandatory Service 
Bulletin F900EX-329, Revision 3, dated March 10, 2010, which 
includes the following appendices:
    (i) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (ii) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (iii) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;

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    (iv) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (v) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes: Dassault Mandatory 
Service Bulletin F900-388, Revision 3, dated October 19, 2011, which 
includes the following appendices:
    (i) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (ii) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (iii) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (iv) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (v) Appendix 5, Revision 4, dated October 19, 2011.
    (4) For Model FALCON 2000 airplanes: Dassault Mandatory Service 
Bulletin F2000-358, Revision 3, dated March 10, 2010, which includes 
the following appendices:
    (i) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (ii) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (iii) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (iv) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (v) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (5) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes: Dassault Mandatory 
Service Bulletin F2000EX-171, Revision 3, dated March 10, 2010, 
which includes the following appendices:
    (i) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (ii) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (iii) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (iv) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (v) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the modifications required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using the service information (which is 
not incorporated by reference in this AD) specified in paragraphs 
(h)(1) through (h)(5) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes:
    (i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F50-496, dated October 
30, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 1, dated October 21, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 2, dated October 22, 2009.
    (ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F50-496, Revision 1, 
dated February 15, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (2) For Model FALCON 900EX airplanes:
    (i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-329, dated 
September 25, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, dated July 6, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, dated July 6, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, dated July 6, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 1, dated September 24, 2009.
    (ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-329, Revision 1, 
dated October 30, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 1, dated October 21, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 2, dated October 22, 2009.
    (iii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-329, Revision 
2, dated February 15, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 201;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes:
    (i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900-388, dated October 
30, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 1, dated October 21, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 2, dated October 22, 2009.
    (ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900-388, Revision 1, 
dated February 15, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (iii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900-388, Revision 2, 
dated March 10, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (4) For Model FALCON 2000 airplanes:
    (i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-358, dated 
September 25, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, dated July 6, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, dated July 6, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, dated July 6, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 1, dated September 24, 2009.
    (ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-358, Revision 1, 
dated October 30, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 1, dated October 21, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 2, dated October 22, 2009.
    (iii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-358, Revision 2, 
dated February 15, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (5) For Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes:
    (i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-171, dated July 
6, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, dated July 6, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, dated July 6, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, dated July 6, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, dated July 6, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, dated July 6, 2009.
    (ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-171, Revision 
1, dated October 22, 2009, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 1, dated October 21, 2009;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 2, dated October 22, 2009.

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    (iii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-171, Revision 
2, dated February 15, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, 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 local Flight Standards District Office, as 
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International 
Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-
1137; fax (425) 227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your 
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must 
specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2011-
0193, dated October 5, 2011, for related information. This MCAI may 
be viewed on the Internet at http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0193.pdf.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by referenced may be obtained at the addresses 
specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F50-496, Revision 2, 
dated March 10, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (ii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900EX-329, Revision 3, 
dated March 10, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (iii) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F900-388, Revision 3, 
dated October 19, 2011, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 4, dated October 19, 2011.
    (iv) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000-358, Revision 3, 
dated March 10, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (v) Dassault Mandatory Service Bulletin F2000EX-171, Revision 3, 
dated March 10, 2010, which includes the following appendices:
    (A) Appendix 1, Revision 2, dated February 15, 2010;
    (B) Appendix 2, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2009;
    (C) Appendix 3, Revision 2, dated October 21, 2009;
    (D) Appendix 4, Revision 1, dated October 20, 2009; and
    (E) Appendix 5, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2010.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 
07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com.
    (4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 23, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-15141 Filed 7-9-13; 8:45 am]
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