AD 83-02-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Model AMD-BA Falcon 20 Series Airplanes

AD Number
83-02-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Dassault Aviation Mystere-Falcon 20 - C5 Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Model AMD-BA Falcon 20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Dassault Aviation Mystere-Falcon 20 - D5 Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Model AMD-BA Falcon 20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Dassault Aviation Mystere-Falcon 20 - E5 Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Model AMD-BA Falcon 20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Dassault Aviation Mystere-Falcon 20 - F5 Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Model AMD-BA Falcon 20 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The pyrotechnic cartridge of the freon fire extinguishers manufactured by Martin or ABG-SEMCA may fail to operate, potentially preventing fire suppression in the aft compartment, nacelles, or MICROTURBO APU.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time inspection and repair or replace the pyrotechnic cartridge of the fire extinguisher per Service Bulletin No. 657. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved. Special flight permits can be issued under FAR 21.197/199 for AD compliance travel.

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Compliance Time

within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Model AMD-BA Falcon 20 series airplanes with affected freon fire extinguishers (types 111-1555-324-12 and 111-011-324-12) installed if they incorporated AMD-BA Service Bulletins 80 Rev 3, 350 Rev 2, or 556.

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Federal Register Abstract

Fire Extinguishers

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AD Number:
83-02-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Model AMD-BA Falcon 20 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fire Extinguishers
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/09/1983
Make:
Dassault Aviation
Model:
Mystere-Falcon 20 - C5 | Mystere-Falcon 20 - D5 | Mystere-Falcon 20 - E5 | Mystere-Falcon 20 - F5
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: 83-02-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4554

AD NUMBER:   83-02-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Model AMD-BA Falcon 20 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 9, 1983.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   83-02-03 AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION: Amendment 39- 4554. Applies to all models of the AMD-BA Falcon 20 series airplanes certificated in all categories. The affected freon fire extinguishers were manufactured by Martin or ABG-SEMCA and are identified as follows: two extinguishers type 111-1555-324-12 for the aft compartment and nacelles and type 111-011-324-12 for the MICROTURBO APU if the airplane incorporates AMD-BA Service Bulletin 80, Revision 3, dated May 9, 1968; AMD-BA Service Bulletin 350, Revision 2, dated October 4, 1971; or AMD-BA Service Bulletin 556 dated September 15, 1977.

Compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the potential failure of the fire extinguisher to operate, accomplish the following:

1. Perform a one-time inspection and repair or replace, as necessary, the pyrotechnic cartridge of the fire extinguisher in accordance with paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet Aviation Service Bulletin No. 657 dated November 8, 1979.

2. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

3. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).

This amendment becomes effective February 9, 1983.

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AD Number:
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Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Model AMD-BA Falcon 20 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fire Extinguishers
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/09/1983
Make:
Dassault Aviation
Model:
Mystere-Falcon 20 - C5 | Mystere-Falcon 20 - D5 | Mystere-Falcon 20 - E5 | Mystere-Falcon 20 - F5
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: 83-02-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4554

AD NUMBER:   83-02-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION Model AMD-BA Falcon 20 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 9, 1983.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   83-02-03 AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT - BREGUET AVIATION: Amendment 39- 4554. Applies to all models of the AMD-BA Falcon 20 series airplanes certificated in all categories. The affected freon fire extinguishers were manufactured by Martin or ABG-SEMCA and are identified as follows: two extinguishers type 111-1555-324-12 for the aft compartment and nacelles and type 111-011-324-12 for the MICROTURBO APU if the airplane incorporates AMD-BA Service Bulletin 80, Revision 3, dated May 9, 1968; AMD-BA Service Bulletin 350, Revision 2, dated October 4, 1971; or AMD-BA Service Bulletin 556 dated September 15, 1977.

Compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the potential failure of the fire extinguisher to operate, accomplish the following:

1. Perform a one-time inspection and repair or replace, as necessary, the pyrotechnic cartridge of the fire extinguisher in accordance with paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet Aviation Service Bulletin No. 657 dated November 8, 1979.

2. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

3. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).

This amendment becomes effective February 9, 1983.

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