Airworthiness DirectiveSupersededEASA AD 2023-0100

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

Superseded. Comply with 2026-0041, which replaces this document.

Published: May 11, 2023
Effective: May 25, 2023
Deadline: May 25, 2024
Replaces: 2022-0136

Dassault Falcon 2000

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What to do

Operators must replace components before exceeding their life limits and perform all applicable maintenance tasks within specified intervals starting from the effective date. Any discrepancies found during inspections must be corrected within the compliance times defined in the maintenance manual or before the next flight if no time is specified. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months of the effective date to include the updated airworthiness limitations.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0100 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Dassault Falcon 2000EX Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations Section, Revision 15. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow these mandatory maintenance instructions.

What changed

This directive supersedes EASA AD 2022-0136 and introduces new maintenance tasks, including general visual inspections of the wings anti-icing system, as detailed in the latest revision of the airworthiness limitations section. It retains previous requirements while adding more restrictive tasks and updated life limits for components. The Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised to incorporate these new or amended tasks and thresholds.

Why it matters

Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0100 is critical for aviation professionals to maintain the safety and airworthiness of Falcon 2000EX aircraft. Failure to perform the updated maintenance tasks and replacements could lead to unsafe conditions. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure their maintenance programs reflect these changes to avoid regulatory violations and potential operational disruptions.

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