EASA AD 2018-0083
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0141
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0083 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes except those with the Supplemental Structural Inspection Program embodied. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in Revision 17 of the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon Aircraft Maintenance Manual chapter 5-40.
What Changed
This directive supersedes EASA AD 2014-0021 and introduces new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations based on Revision 17 of the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon AMM chapter 5-40. It retains previous requirements but updates thresholds, intervals, and corrective actions to enhance continued airworthiness.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for operators and maintenance organizations as it ensures the continued airworthiness and safety of Dassault Fan Jet Falcon aircraft by enforcing compliance with the latest maintenance limitations and tasks. Failure to comply could lead to unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance, impacting operational authorization and safety.
What To Do
Operators must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified thresholds and intervals starting from 30 April 2018. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the updated limitations and tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected within specified compliance times or before the next flight if no time is given.
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