Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0144, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2019-0133
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What to do
Operators must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified thresholds and intervals as per the updated ALS. They must revise the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate these changes. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected within specified times or before the next flight, and alternative compliance methods may be requested from EASA if justified.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0116 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 900EX aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1 to 119 except 97. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations published in Revision 17 of the Falcon 900EX Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5-40. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components.
What changed
This directive supersedes EASA AD 2019-0133 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in Revision 17 of the Falcon 900EX AMM Chapter 5-40. It retains previous requirements but updates thresholds and intervals for maintenance actions to enhance safety. Operators must now comply with these revised airworthiness limitations.
Why it matters
Compliance with EASA AD 2020-0116 is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to ensure the safe operation of Falcon 900EX aircraft by preventing unsafe conditions caused by overlooked maintenance tasks or expired life limits. It affects approved maintenance programs and requires timely incorporation of updated limitations, impacting maintenance planning and regulatory compliance. Failure to comply could compromise aircraft safety and regulatory approval to operate.
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