AD 83-02-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_83-02-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-02-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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