EASA AD 2023-0047
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0034
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0047 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 900EX aeroplanes, including the Falcon 900EX Easy, Falcon 900LX, and Falcon 900DX models with specific serial numbers. The directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations as specified in the Dassault Falcon 900EX Easy/900LX/900DX Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Airworthiness Limitations Section, Revision 14.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0047 supersedes the previous AD 2022-0141 and introduces updated maintenance tasks, including a revised maintenance task for the wing front spar from root to rib 7. It incorporates new and more restrictive tasks with adjusted thresholds and intervals as defined in the latest revision of the airworthiness limitations section.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the continued airworthiness and safety of Falcon 900EX aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance requirements. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must adhere to these mandatory tasks to prevent unsafe conditions and maintain regulatory compliance under EU aviation regulations.
What To Do
Affected operators must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all applicable maintenance tasks within specified intervals starting from 16 March 2023. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the updated limitations and tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected promptly according to Dassault's instructions.
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