airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-07-10 · Effective 2013-08-14 · 78 FR 41274
Document
Document number
2013-15141
Federal Register citation
78 FR 41274
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Dassault Aviation
Publication date
2013-07-10
Effective date
2013-08-14
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1067
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain DASSAULT AVIATION Model FALCON 2000, FALCON 2000EX, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes; and all Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that collapse of the main landing gear (MLG) could cause wing tank structure failure, which could result in fuel spillage and consequent fire hazard. This AD requires modification of the wing fuel tanks in the area of the wheel well. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel spillage in the event of a MLG collapse, and consequent fire hazard.