Standard Practices and Structures – DECOMATIC Titanium Bolts – Replacement
Superseded. A newer version replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2021-0047
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What to do
Operators must replace each affected titanium screw with a serviceable part within the compliance times specified: before exceeding 98 months or 4,000 flight cycles for Falcon 7X, before 74 months or 3,750 flight cycles for Falcon 900EX, and before the same limits for Falcon 2000EX. Replacement can be done during different maintenance visits. From the effective date, only serviceable titanium screws may be installed on any affected aeroplane.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0207 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X, Falcon 900EX, and Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of certain Decomatic Titanium bolts that were improperly heat treated during manufacturing, potentially compromising structural integrity. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models, including variants known as Falcon 8X, F900LX, F2000LXS, and F2000S.
What changed
EASA AD 2023-0207 supersedes the previous AD 2021-0047 and expands the applicability to include additional Falcon 7X aeroplanes and new structural areas where affected titanium screws were installed during production. It requires replacement of affected parts with serviceable titanium screws according to revised Dassault Service Bulletin SB 7X-467 Revision 2, which includes updated instructions and identifies additional affected areas.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for maintaining the structural integrity of affected Dassault Falcon aeroplanes by addressing a manufacturing defect in titanium bolts that could lead to premature failure. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure timely replacement of these parts to prevent potential safety risks. Compliance with this AD is mandatory to continue legal operation of the affected aircraft within EASA jurisdictions.
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