Aeroplane Flight Manual — Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2026-0145, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators must incorporate the CP0188-PUB amendment into the applicable Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X Aeroplane Flight Manual within 10 flight cycles after 8 August 2022. All flight crews must be informed of the changes and operate the aircraft accordingly. Compliance can also be achieved by updating to a later AFM revision that includes the required changes.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0161-E is an emergency directive affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including those modified to Falcon 8X standard. It mandates an amendment to the Aeroplane Flight Manual to address a potential unsafe condition related to the inboard slats during landing. The directive ensures flight crews are informed and can safely operate the aircraft despite the slats possibly remaining retracted.
What changed
This directive requires incorporation of Dassault's Aeroplane Flight Manual Change Project CP0188-PUB into the applicable Falcon 7X or Falcon 8X AFM within 10 flight cycles of the effective date. It introduces new instructions for flight crews to manage situations where the inboard slats fail to extend and are not indicated by the alerting system but are shown on the flight control synoptic. The amendment can be complied with by updating to a later AFM revision that includes the change project.
Why it matters
This directive addresses a critical safety issue where failed extension of inboard slats during landing could reduce lift margin and control of the aircraft. Operators and maintenance teams must ensure compliance to maintain continuing airworthiness and safe operation. Flight crews need updated procedures to handle the condition safely, preventing potential accidents during approach and landing phases.
More for Dassault Falcon 7X
All 42- EASA AD 2026-0171Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – AmendmentSep 4, 2026
- EASA AD 2026-0145R1Flight Controls – Maintenance and Avionics Interface Computer Software – ModificationAug 11, 2026
- EASA AD 2026-0145Flight Controls – Maintenance and Avionics Interface Computer Software – Modification; Airplane Flight Manual – AmendmentJul 23, 2026
- EASA PAD 26-076Flight Controls – Maintenance and Avionics Interface Computer Software – Modification; Airplane Flight Manual – AmendmentJun 18, 2026
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