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EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AD No.: 2013-0299

Date: 19 December 2013

Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with 

Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States and of 

the European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of that 

Regulation.

This AD is issued in accordance with EU 748/2012, Part 21.A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the 

continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate an 

aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency [EC 

2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption].

Design Approval Holder’s Name :

DASSAULT AVIATION

Type/Model designation(s) :

Fan Jet Falcon, Mystère-Falcon 20 and

Mystère-Falcon 200 aeroplanes

TCDS Numbers: DGAC France No. 103, 103 bis and 103 ter

Foreign AD: Not applicable

Supersedure: None

ATA26

Fire Protection – Extinguishing System / Defective Extinguisher 

Tubes – Inspection / Replacement

Manufacturer(s): Dassault Aviation, Avions Marcel Dassault - Breguet Aviation

Applicability: Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes, all Models, Mystère-Falcon 20-(x)5 aeroplanes, all 

Models, Mystère-Falcon 200 and Mystère-Falcon 20 GF aeroplanes, all 

manufacturer serial numbers.

Reasons: Several defective extinguisher tubes have been reported on certain Dassault 

Aviation Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes. The results of the investigations concluded 

that these occurrences were caused by corrosion.

This condition, if not detected and corrected, could impact the capability to 

extinguish an engine fire, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and 

injury to the occupants.

For the reason described above, this AD requires repetitive inspections of the 

fire extinguisher tubes and, depending on findings, the replacement of an 

affected part with a serviceable part (improved fire extinguisher tube). It also 

proposes the replacement of those tubes with the “old Part Number” (P/N) with

a serviceable part with the new P/N as a terminating action. In addition, this AD 

prohibits installation of an affected tube on an aeroplane.

Effective Date: 02 January 2014
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Required Action(s) 

and Compliance

Time(s):

Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished:

For aeroplanes equipped with fire extinguisher tubes having a P/N, as listed in 

Table 1 of this AD:

(1) Within 13 months or 450 flight hours, whichever occurs first after the 

effective date of this AD, and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 13 

months, inspect the fire extinguisher tube in accordance with the 

instructions of Dassault Aviation work card MP 26-20-2-3 (F20 & F20-5) or 

WC 171.0 (§6) (F200), as applicable to aeroplane model.

Table 1 – Affected fire extinguisher tubes

Aeroplane Model P/N

Fan Jet Falcon

&

Fan Jet Falcon Series(x)

MY20791-101

MY20791-101-1

MY20791-102

MY20791-102-1

MY20791-117

MY20791-112

Mystère-Falcon 200

&

Mystère-Falcon 20 GF

M20H791000210B1

M20H791000240B1

Mystère-Falcon 20-(x)5

M20R791101

M20R791101A1

M20R791102 

(2) If, during any inspection as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, a defect 

of the tube is identified, before next flight, replace the affected tube(s) with 

serviceable part(s), as applicable.

Note: For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable tube, at the effective date of 

this AD, is one having a P/N, identified in Appendix - Table 2 of this AD.

(3) Replacement of an affected tube with a serviceable part, as required by 

paragraph (2) of this AD, constitutes terminating action for the repetitive 

inspections as required by paragraph (1) of this AD.

(4) From the effective date of this AD, do not install any affected tube as listed 

in Table 1 of this AD.

Ref. Publications: Dassault Aviation AMM maintenance procedure / work card : F20 (MP 26-20-2-

3), and F200 (WC 171.0 §6).

The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of this AD.

Remarks : 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve 

Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD.

2. This AD was posted on 25 September 2013 as PAD 13-147 for 

consultation until 23 October 2013. The Comment Response Document 

can be found at http://ad.easa.europa.eu.
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3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information 

Section, Executive Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu.

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in 

this AD, please contact your Dassault Falcon Technical Assistance:

 For Europe, Middle East and Africa based operators:

Hot Line: (33) 1 47 11 37 37 / Fax: (33) 1 47 11 89 49

 For USA, Canada and Mexico based operators:

Help Desk: (1) 800-2FALCON (2325266) / Fax: (1) 201 541 4740

 All other areas:

Help Desk: (1) 201 541 4747 / Fax: (1) 201 541 4740
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Appendix

Table 2 – Serviceable fire extinguisher tubes, known P/N at the effective date of this AD

Aeroplane Model

Serviceable P/N

Affected P/N, as 

listed in Table 1 of 

this AD

Fan Jet Falcon

&

Fan Jet Falcon Series(x)

MY20791-101-2 MY20791-101

MY20791-101-2 MY20791-101-1

MY20791-102-2 MY20791-102

MY20791-102-2 MY20791-102-1

MY20791-117-1 MY20791-117

MY20791-112-1 MY20791-112

Mystère-Falcon 200

&

Mystère-Falcon 20 GF

M20H791000210B2 M20H791000210B1

M20H791000240B2 M20H791000240B1

Mystère-Falcon 20-(x)5

M20R791101A2 M20R791101

M20R791101A3 M20R791101A1

M20R791102A2 M20R791102