EASA AD 2018-0021
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0154
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0021 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 5-40, Revision 11, to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft.
What Changed
This directive supersedes EASA AD 2012-0157 and introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks, including an operational test for the Cursor Control Device, as detailed in Revision 11 of the Falcon 2000EX AMM Chapter 5-40. It retains previous requirements but updates maintenance thresholds and intervals to enhance safety.
Why It Matters
For operators and maintenance organizations, complying with this directive is critical to maintaining the airworthiness of Falcon 2000EX aircraft and preventing unsafe conditions. It ensures that maintenance programs incorporate the latest mandatory tasks and life limits, thereby supporting regulatory compliance and operational safety.
What To Do
Operators must accomplish all maintenance tasks and life-limited part replacements as specified in the updated AMM Chapter 5-40 Revision 11 starting from 12 February 2018. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Program within 12 months of the effective date to include these new limitations and tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected per approved Dassault documentation before further flight.
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