EASA AD 2018-0021: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment | RegNotify

Airworthiness DirectiveSupersededEASA AD 2018-0021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

Superseded. Comply with 2019-0154, which replaces this document.

Published: Jan 29, 2018
Effective: Feb 12, 2018
Deadline: Feb 12, 2019
Replaces: 2012-0157

Dassault Falcon 2000

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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.

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.

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