EASA AD 2023-0099
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2026-0040
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0099 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Dassault Falcon 2000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations Section, Revision 23. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and scheduled maintenance tasks.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0099 supersedes the previous AD 2022-0135 and introduces updated maintenance tasks including a general visual inspection of the thrust reverser pod fairings and a new inspection of the wings anti-icing system. It incorporates the latest revision (Revision 23) of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Airworthiness Limitations Section, which includes new and more restrictive maintenance requirements.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams as it mandates updated maintenance procedures to prevent unsafe conditions. Failure to comply could compromise aircraft safety and regulatory compliance. It ensures that maintenance programs reflect the latest manufacturer-approved limitations and inspection tasks, thereby maintaining the aircraft's airworthiness and operational reliability.
What To Do
Operators must replace components before exceeding their life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified thresholds and intervals as outlined in the ALS Revision 23. Any discrepancies found during inspections must be corrected within the compliance times specified or before the next flight if no time is given. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the updated limitations and tasks.
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