EASA AD 2026-0002
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0002 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for Dassault Aviation Falcon 6X aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Chapter 5-40-00 Revision 3, to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the Falcon 6X aircraft.
What Changed
This directive introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest ALS Revision 3 for the Falcon 6X. It requires operators to replace components before exceeding updated life limits and to perform maintenance tasks within revised thresholds and intervals. The directive also mandates updating the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) within 12 months to incorporate these changes.
Why It Matters
Compliance with EASA AD 2026-0002 is critical to prevent unsafe conditions arising from outdated maintenance practices on Falcon 6X aircraft. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure that maintenance schedules reflect the latest airworthiness limitations to maintain regulatory compliance and aircraft safety. Failure to adhere to these updated requirements could lead to operational restrictions or safety risks.
What To Do
Operators of Dassault Falcon 6X aircraft must implement the maintenance tasks and life limits specified in the ALS Revision 3 starting from 26 January 2026. They must replace components before their new life limits are exceeded and perform all maintenance tasks within the updated intervals. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the new limitations and tasks.