Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere Falcon 900 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1998-03-16 · Effective 1998-04-20 · 63 FR 12613
Document
Document number
98-6500
Federal Register citation
63 FR 12613
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Dassault Model Mystere Falcon 900 Series
Publication date
1998-03-16
Effective date
1998-04-20
FAA docket
Docket No. 97-NM-193-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Dassault Aviation Model Mystere Falcon 900 series airplanes, that requires replacement of the water heater control relays with improved relays having high-power contactors; the addition of a testing and monitoring circuit for each contactor; and installation of improved electrical bonding of the potable water tank. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent overheating of the water heaters for the galley or the washbasin, which could result in damage to the water heater and nearby electrical wiring, and consequent smoke in the cabin.