EASA AD 2023-0059
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0124
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0059 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes equipped with the Supplemental Structural Inspection Program (SSIP). It mandates updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 5-40 Revision 11. This directive ensures continued structural integrity and airworthiness of these aircraft.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0059 supersedes the previous AD 2019-0142 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for the Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes. It requires operators to incorporate the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section into their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date. The directive also mandates replacement of components before exceeding life limits and corrective actions for any discrepancies found during maintenance.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the continued airworthiness and structural integrity of Dassault Fan Jet Falcon aircraft beyond half of their Limit of Validity. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must adhere to these updated maintenance requirements to prevent unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. Failure to comply could result in unsafe conditions and grounding of affected aircraft.
What To Do
Operators must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months after 30 March 2023 to include the updated maintenance tasks and life limits specified in the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon AMM Chapter 5-40 Revision 11. They must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all applicable maintenance tasks within specified intervals. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected within the compliance times or before the next flight if no time is specified.
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