EASA AD 2020-0215
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0215 is an amendment affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Chapter 5-40, Revision 14, of the Dassault Falcon 10 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance tasks and life limits for components.
What Changed
This amendment supersedes EASA AD 2018-0078 and introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in ALS Revision 14. It requires operators to replace components before exceeding updated life limits and to perform maintenance tasks within revised thresholds and intervals. The approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) must be updated accordingly within 12 months of the effective date.
Why It Matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0215 is critical to prevent unsafe conditions arising from outdated maintenance practices on Falcon 10 aeroplanes. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure that maintenance programs reflect the latest mandatory tasks and life limits to maintain aircraft airworthiness and regulatory compliance. Failure to adhere to these requirements could lead to operational restrictions or safety risks.
What To Do
Operators of Dassault Falcon 10 aeroplanes must implement the maintenance tasks and component replacements as detailed in ALS Chapter 5-40 Revision 14 starting from 20 October 2020. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months after this 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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