EASA AD 2026-0040 — Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0040 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 aeroplanes. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the Falcon 2000 and mandates compliance with the updated maintenance manual Chapter 5-40, Revision 24. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance tasks and life limits for components.
What Changed
EASA AD 2026-0040 supersedes the previous AD 2023-0099 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as published in the latest revision of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations Section, Revision 24. These changes include updated thresholds and intervals for maintenance tasks and component replacements.
Why It Matters
This amendment is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to maintain regulatory compliance and ensure the safety and airworthiness of Falcon 2000 aircraft. Failure to comply with the updated airworthiness limitations could lead to unsafe conditions and potential grounding of aircraft. It also affects maintenance planning and record-keeping by requiring updates to the Aircraft Maintenance Programme.
What To Do
Operators must comply with the updated maintenance tasks and life limits from the effective date of 13 March 2026, including replacing components before exceeding life limits and performing all required maintenance within specified intervals. Within 12 months of the effective date, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised to incorporate the new limitations and tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, and if necessary, Dassault must be contacted for approved corrective instructions.