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## EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AD No

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Date: 1 9 Dec ember 201 3

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 E uropean 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 Age ncy [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]

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### D e sign Approval Holder’s Name :
DASSAULT AVIATION Type/Model designation(s) :
Fan Jet Falcon , Mystère

- Falcon 20 and Mystère

- Falcon 200 aeroplanes

TCDS Number s : DGAC F rance No. 103 , 103 bis and 103 ter

F oreign AD: Not applicable Supersedure: None



### ATA 2 6 Fire P rotection

– Extinguishing System / Defective Extinguisher Tubes

– Inspection / R eplacement

Manufacturer(s): Dassault Aviation, Avi ons 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 defectiv e extinguisher tubes have been reported on certain Dassault A viation Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes

. The results of the investigations concluded that the s e occurrences were caused by corrosion

. This condition, if not detected and corrected , could impact the cap ability 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 tube s and , depending on findings, the replacem ent of an affected part with a serviceable part (improved fire extinguisher tube) . It also proposes the replacement of those tube s with the “ old P art Number ” (P/N) with a serviceable part with the new P/N as a terminating action . In addition, this AD prohi bits installation of an affected tube on an aeroplane

. Effective Date: 02 January 201 4E ASA AD No.: 20 13

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- Internet/Intranet. Required A ction(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 instructio ns 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 , identifi ed 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 e ffective 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 th e se document s 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 2 5 September 2013 as PAD 13

- 14 7 for c onsultation until 2 3 October 2013. The Comment Response Document can be found at http://ad.easa.europa.eu

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- Internet/Intranet. 3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information Section, Executive Directorate, EAS A. E

- mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu

. 4. For any question concerning the technical conte nt of the requirements in this AD, please contact your Dassault Falcon Technical Assistance:

 For Europe, Middle East and Africa based op erators: 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 4740E ASA AD No.: 20 13

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T able 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 MY2 0791

- 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