airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-04-11 · Effective 2016-05-16 · 81 FR 21242
Document
Document number
2016-07571
Federal Register citation
81 FR 21242
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Dassault Aviation
Publication date
2016-04-11
Effective date
2016-05-16
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-5813
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This AD was prompted by a fuel leak that occurred in the baggage compartment during fuel system pressurization. This AD requires opening the fuel boxes and restoring the sealing. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a connector or coupling on a fuel line, which, in combination with a leak in the corresponding enclosure (i.e., fuel box), could result in a fire in the baggage compartment and affect the safe flight of the airplane.