AD 80-15-04
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Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Dassault Aviation | Falcon 10 | AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Falcon 10 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent unlocking of the passenger door in flight
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Required Actions
Install a microswitch connected to a cockpit annunciator 'CABIN' light, install a transparent cup around the passenger door control mechanism unlocking pushbutton, and revise the airplane maintenance manual and illustrated parts catalog in accordance with AMD Service Bulletin AMD-BA F10-0163 or equivalent approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 500 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Falcon 10 airplanes, Serial Numbers 1 through 122 except 118 and 121
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Federal Register Abstract
Passenger Door Microswitch
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-15-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-15-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Falcon 10 Airplanes Subject: Passenger Door Microswitch Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/11/1980 Make: Dassault Aviation Model: Falcon 10 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-15-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3842 AD NUMBER: 80-15-04 SUBJECT HEADING: AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Falcon 10 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 11, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-15-04 AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION: Amendment 39-3842. Applies to Falcon 10 airplanes, Serial Numbers 1 through 122 except 118 and 121, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 500 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent inadvertent unlocking of the passenger door in flight, accomplish the following: (a) Modify the passenger door control mechanism by installing a microswitch connected to a cockpit annunciator "CABIN" light and install a transparent cup around the passengers' door control mechanism unlocking pushbutton in accordance with Avions Marcel Dassault (AMD) Service Bulletin AMD-BA F10-0163 dated May 17, 1978, and Revision 1 dated June 9, 1978, or equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. (b) Revise the airplane maintenance manual and illustrated parts catalog for modifications performed in complying with paragraph (a) of this AD. This amendment becomes effective August 11, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-15-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-15-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Falcon 10 Airplanes Subject: Passenger Door Microswitch Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/11/1980 Make: Dassault Aviation Model: Falcon 10 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-15-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3842 AD NUMBER: 80-15-04 SUBJECT HEADING: AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Falcon 10 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 11, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-15-04 AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION: Amendment 39-3842. Applies to Falcon 10 airplanes, Serial Numbers 1 through 122 except 118 and 121, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 500 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent inadvertent unlocking of the passenger door in flight, accomplish the following: (a) Modify the passenger door control mechanism by installing a microswitch connected to a cockpit annunciator "CABIN" light and install a transparent cup around the passengers' door control mechanism unlocking pushbutton in accordance with Avions Marcel Dassault (AMD) Service Bulletin AMD-BA F10-0163 dated May 17, 1978, and Revision 1 dated June 9, 1978, or equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. (b) Revise the airplane maintenance manual and illustrated parts catalog for modifications performed in complying with paragraph (a) of this AD. This amendment becomes effective August 11, 1980. FOOTER:
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