EASA AD 2025-0200
[Correction] Equipment / Furnishings — Passenger Seats — Modification
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0200 is a correction issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing passenger seat modifications on Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Falcon 2000, Falcon 2000EX, and Falcon 7X aeroplanes. The directive targets specific single and double seat assemblies identified by part and serial numbers that have exhibited unsafe sliding without passenger input. It mandates modification or replacement of affected seats to ensure continued airworthiness and passenger safety.
What Changed
This correction clarifies references in the original directive regarding affected seat assemblies and their modification instructions. It introduces a requirement to modify or replace affected seats within 13 months of the effective date and prohibits installation of affected seats on all applicable aircraft types. The directive also specifies that no affected seats are currently known to be installed on Mystère-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, and Falcon 2000 aircraft but prohibits their installation regardless.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a safety risk where passenger seats may slide unexpectedly during flight, potentially causing injury. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure affected seats are modified or replaced to maintain regulatory compliance and passenger safety. Failure to comply could result in grounding of aircraft or regulatory penalties.
What To Do
Operators of affected Dassault Falcon 7X, Mystère-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Falcon 2000, and Falcon 2000EX aircraft must identify if affected seats are installed and complete the required modifications within 13 months of 1 October 2025. Alternatively, replacing affected seats with serviceable ones is acceptable. Installation of any affected seats is prohibited from the effective date for aircraft without affected seats and after modification for those with affected seats.