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2016-19-13 DASSAULT AVIATION: ( c o r r e c t i o n ) Amendment 39-18662; Docket No. FAA-2015-3629; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-011-AD.
TDATA NOTE: The original  FAA copy was missing a table row  from Figure 1.
            The missing row specifies applicability  to the Dassault model
            FALCON 2000.  The AD has been corrected on RGL. Tdata made the
            correction on the initial release so no change is necessary.

(a) EFFECTIVE DATE

    This AD is effective November 22, 2016.

(b) AFFECTED ADS

    None.

(c) APPLICABILITY

    This AD applies to Dassault Aviation airplanes,  certificated  in  any
    category, identified in figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD.

           FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (C) OF THIS AD - APPLICABILITY
__________________________________________________________________________
                                     EXCEPT AIRPLANES MODIFIED THROUGH:¹
                                  ________________________________________
AIRPLANES      CONFIGURATION      DASSAULT MODIFICATION
                                       EMBODIED IN        SERVICE BULLETIN
                                       PRODUCTION            IN SERVICE
__________________________________________________________________________
Dassault      M1853 has been         M2083 or M3094²      Dassault Service
Aviation      embodied in                                 Bulletin F50-257
Model         production or
MYSTERE-      in service
FALCON 50     through Dassault
airplanes     Service Bulletin
              F50-241.

Dassault      Group 1: M1682             M5381            Not applicable
Aviation      has been embodied
Model         in production or
MYSTERE-      in service through
FALCON 900    Dassault Service
airplanes     Bulletin F900-182³.

              Group 2: M1682             M5386            Not applicable
              has been embodied
              in production or
              in service through
              Dassault Service
              Bulletin F900-182
              and Modification
              M1947 is embodied
              in production or
              in service through
              Dassault Service
              Bulletin F900-176 4.

Dassault      Group 1: M1682             M5381            Not applicable
Aviation      has been embodied
Model         in production or
FALCON        in service through
900EX         Dassault Service
airplanes     Bulletin F900EX-025³.

              Group 2: M1682             M5103 or         Not applicable
              has been embodied          M5386
              in production or
              in service through
              Dassault Service
              Bulletin F900EX-025
              and Modification
              M1947 is embodied
              in production or
              in service through
              Dassault Service
              Bulletin F900EX-19 4.

Dassault      M331 has been          M810 or M1061        Dassault Service
Aviation      embodied in            or M2778             Bulletin F2000-
Model         production or in                            111
FALCON        service through
2000          Dassault Service
airplanes     Bulletin F2000-44.

Dassault      M1802 has been         M810 or M1061        Not applicable
Aviation      embodied in            or M2778
Model         production.
FALCON
2000EX
airplanes
__________________________________________________________________________
¹ The excluded airplanes,  as  specified  in  figure 1 to paragraph (c) of
  this AD - Applicability, embody either one modification in production or
  one service bulletin in service, as applicable.
² Modification M2083,  Dassault  Service  Bulletin  F50-257,  Modification
  M1947,  Dassault  Service Bulletin F900-176,  Dassault  Service Bulletin
  F900EX-19, Modification M5103,  as applicable,  introduce fin tip SATCOM
  fairing, in production or in service.
³ Group 1: Airplanes  with  WHELEN anti-collision light located  on top of
  the vertical fin tip.
4 Group 2: Airplanes  with  WHELEN anti-collision light located  on top of
  the engine No. 2 air intake cover.

(d) SUBJECT

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 33, Lights.

(e) REASON

    This AD was prompted by a  report of an in-flight lightning strike  to
    the WHELEN anti-collision light located on the top of the vertical fin
    tip  that  caused severe  damage  and resulted  in  the loss  of  some
    airplane  functions.  We  are  issuing  this  AD  to  prevent  loss of
    electrical  power  and  essential  airplane  functions,  and  possible
    reduced control of the airplane.

(f) COMPLIANCE

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,  unless al-
    ready done.

(g) MODIFICATION

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the anti-
    collision  light  bonding,  in  accordance  with  the   Accomplishment
    Instructions  of  the  applicable  service  information  specified  in
    paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(7) of this AD.

(1) For  Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F50-
    481, Revision 1 (also referred to as 481-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(2) For  Model  MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes  with  the  WHELEN system in-
    stalled on the  vertical fin tip:  Dassault Service Bulletin F900-372,
    Revision 1 (also referred to as 372-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(3) For  Model  MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes  with  the  WHELEN system in-
    stalled  on  the  S-duct  cowl:  Dassault  Service Bulletin  F900-378,
    Revision 1 (also referred to as 378-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(4) For  Model FALCON 900EX airplanes  with the WHELEN system installed on
    the vertical fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-285, Revision 1
    (also referred to as 285-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(5) For  Model FALCON 900EX airplanes  with the WHELEN system installed on
    the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-305 Revision 1 (also
    referred to as 305-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(6) For  Model FALCON 2000 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-337,
    Revision 1 (also referred to as 337-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(7) For  Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-
    108, Revision 1 (also referred to as 108-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(h) CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS ACTIONS

    This  paragraph provides credit  for actions required by paragraph (g)
    of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective  date
    of  this AD  using the  applicable service  information identified  in
    paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(7) of this AD.

(1) For  Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F50-
    481, dated August 22, 2007.

(2) For  Model  MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes  with  the  WHELEN system in-
    stalled on the vertical fin tip:  Dassault  Service Bulletin F900-372,
    dated August 22, 2007.

(3) For  Model  MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes  with  the  WHELEN system in-
    stalled on the S-duct cowl:  Dassault Service Bulletin F900-378, dated
    September 19, 2007.

(4) For  Model  FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on
    the vertical fin tip: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-285, dated July
    18, 2007.

(5) For  Model  FALCON 900EX airplanes with the WHELEN system installed on
    the S-duct cowl: Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-305, dated September
    19, 2007.

(6) For  Model FALCON 2000 airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-337,
    dated July 25, 2007.

(7) For  Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-
    108, dated July 25, 2007.

(i) OTHER FAA AD PROVISIONS

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): Refer to Mandatory Continu-
    ing  Airworthiness Information  (MCAI)  EASA  Airworthiness  Directive
    2015-0006, dated January 15, 2015, for related information.  This MCAI
    may   be   found   in   the    AD   docket   on   the   Internet    at
    http://www.regulations.gov by  searching for  and locating  Docket No.
    FAA-2015-3629.

(2) Contacting the Manufacturer:  For any requirement in this AD to obtain
    corrective  actions   from  a   manufacturer,  the   action  must   be
    accomplished using  a method  approved by  the Manager,  International
    Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA;  or
    Dassault  Aviation's  EASA  Design  Organization  Approval  (DOA).  If
    approved  by the  DOA, the  approval must  include the  DOA-authorized
    signature.

(j) RELATED INFORMATION

(1) Refer  to  Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)  EASA
    Airworthiness Directive 2015-0006, dated January 15, 2015, for related
    information.  This MCAI may be found in the AD docket  on the Internet
    at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
    FAA-2015-3629.

(2) Service information identified in this AD  that is not incorporated by
    reference is available 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 this AD specifies otherwise.

(i) Dassault Service Bulletin F50-481, Revision 1 (also referred to as 481
    -R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F900-372,  Revision 1  (also referred to as
     372-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(iii) Dassault Service Bulletin F900-378,  Revision 1 (also referred to as
      378-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(iv) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-285, Revision 1 (also referred to as
     285-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(v) Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-305,  Revision 1 (also referred to as
    305-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(vi) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-337,  Revision 1 (also referred to as
     337-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(vii) Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-108,  Revision 1 (also referred to
      as 108-R1), dated January 26, 2015.

(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon
    Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport,  PO Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ
    07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.

(4) You may view this 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 September 14, 2016.  Michael Kaszycki,
Acting  Manager,  Transport Airplane  Directorate,  Aircraft Certification
Service.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez,  Aerospace Engineer,  ANM-
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1139.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3629; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-011-AD;
Amendment 39-18662; AD 2016-19-13]
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 MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, FALCON
900EX, FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD was prompted
by a report of an in-flight lightning strike to the WHELEN anti-
collision light located on the top of the vertical fin tip that caused
severe damage and resulted in the loss of some airplane functions. This
AD requires modification of the anti-collision light bonding. We are
issuing this AD to prevent loss of electrical power and essential
airplane functions, and possible reduced control of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective November 22, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 22,
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet
http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this referenced 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. It is also available on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2015-3629.

Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3629; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1139.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain
Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, FALCON
900EX, FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The SNPRM published in
the Federal Register on June 17, 2016 (81 FR 39597) (``the SNPRM''). We
preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that
published in the Federal Register on September 24, 2015 (80 FR 57545)
(``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to require modification of the anti-
collision light bonding. The NPRM was prompted by a report of an in-
flight lightning strike to the WHELEN anti-collision light located on
the top of the vertical fin tip that caused severe damage and induced
the loss of some airplane functions. The SNPRM proposed to clarify the
applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of electrical
power and essential airplane functions, and possible reduced control of
the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0006, dated January 15, 2015 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, FALCON 900EX,
FALCON 2000, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI states:

An occurrence was reported where a Falcon 2000 aeroplane
experienced an in-flight lightning strike, which caused severe
damage and induced the loss of some aeroplane functions. The
investigation results revealed that the entering point of the
lightning was at the WHELEN anti-collision light located on the top
of the vertical fin tip.
When the lightning strike hit the anti-collision light, an
electric arc occurred between the aeroplane structure and the anti-
collision light and created a conductive path by which the lightning
current entered inside the aeroplane. Further analysis has
determined that the electrical bonding between the WHELEN anti-
collision light, Part Number (P/N) 01-0790044-09, and the fin tip
fairing or the No. 2 engine air intake cover is insufficient to
withstand a lightning strike.
In case of severe lightning, this condition, if not corrected,
could lead to an unsafe condition (loss of electrical power and/or
of essential functions) possibly resulting in reduced control of the
aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation
developed a modification (mod) to improve the WHELEN anti-collision
light bonding when the anti-collision light is located on top of the
vertical fin tip or on No. 2 engine air intake cover, and issued
several Service Bulletins (SB) to modify all affected aeroplanes in
service.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
modification of the anti-collision light bonding.

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.
regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3629.

Comments

We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM or on the determination
of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

We reviewed the following service information.
Dassault Service Bulletin F50-481, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 481-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
Dassault Service Bulletin F900-372, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 372-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
Dassault Service Bulletin F900-378, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 378-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-285, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 285-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX-305, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 305-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-337, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 337-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-108, Revision 1 (also
referred to as 108-R1), dated January 26, 2015.
The service information describes procedures for modifying the
anti-collision light bonding. These documents are distinct since they
apply to different airplane models in different configurations. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD affects 778 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 12 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $801 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $1,416,738, or $1,821 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.

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

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]

2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):