Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0142, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2019-0257
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What to do
Operators of Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft must replace components before their life limits are exceeded and perform all maintenance tasks as specified in the updated ALS Chapter 5-40 Revision 9. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months from 2020-10-20 to include the new tasks and limitations. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected within specified compliance times or before the next flight, and alternative methods of compliance may be requested from EASA if substantiated.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0214 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all configurations and serial numbers of Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including modification M1000 (F8X). It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Chapter 5-40 of the Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft Maintenance Manual. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components.
What changed
This directive supersedes EASA AD 2019-0257 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits in the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Revision 9. It requires operators to replace components before exceeding life limits and to perform maintenance tasks within specified thresholds and intervals. Additionally, it mandates revising the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) to incorporate these updated limitations within 12 months of the effective date.
Why it matters
Compliance with EASA AD 2020-0214 is critical for operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams to prevent unsafe conditions arising from failure to perform mandatory maintenance tasks. The directive ensures that maintenance programs reflect the latest safety requirements, reducing risks associated with component failures and extending the safe operational life of Falcon 7X aircraft. It also streamlines record-keeping by allowing AMP revision to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
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