EASA AD 2024-0033
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0122
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0033 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including those modified to Falcon 8X standard. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Airworthiness Limitations Section, Revision 12. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0033 supersedes the previous AD 2023-0063 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as defined in the latest Revision 12 of the Dassault Falcon 7X AMM Airworthiness Limitations Section. The directive requires operators to replace components before exceeding life limits and to perform maintenance tasks within specified intervals. It also mandates updating the Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these new requirements within 12 months of the effective date.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it ensures the continued safety and airworthiness of Falcon 7X aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance standards. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must adhere to these requirements to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. Failure to comply could lead to unsafe situations and potential grounding of aircraft.
What To Do
Operators of Dassault Falcon 7X aeroplanes must replace components before exceeding their life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within the intervals specified in the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to include these new or more restrictive tasks within 12 months from 14 February 2024. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected according to Dassault’s instructions before further flight.
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