Airworthiness DirectiveSupersededEASA AD 2023-0046

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

Superseded. Comply with 2024-0036, which replaces this document.

Published: Mar 2, 2023
Effective: Mar 16, 2023
Deadline: Mar 16, 2023
Replaces: 2022-0137

Dassault MystÃ¨re-Falcon 900

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What to do

Operators must replace components before exceeding their life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within the specified thresholds and intervals as outlined in the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to include these new requirements within 12 months of 16 March 2023. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected within the specified compliance times or before the next flight if no time is given.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0046 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 900 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations as specified in the Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations Section, Revision 27. This directive ensures continued airworthiness through adherence to revised maintenance requirements.

What changed

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0046 supersedes the previous AD 2022-0137 and introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components as detailed in the latest revision of the Airworthiness Limitations Section. It requires operators to replace components before exceeding life limits and to perform maintenance tasks within specified intervals. The directive also mandates updating the Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these changes within 12 months of the effective date.

Why it matters

This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the safety and airworthiness of Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900 aeroplanes by enforcing updated maintenance standards. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must adhere to these requirements to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. Failure to comply could lead to unsafe aircraft operation and potential regulatory penalties.

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