EASA AD 2026-0041 — Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0041 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) in the maintenance manual to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the Falcon 2000EX and mandates compliance with the latest maintenance tasks and life limits.
What Changed
EASA AD 2026-0041 supersedes the previous AD 2023-0100 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in Revision 16 of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX Maintenance Manual Chapter 5-40 ALS. It requires operators to comply with these updated limitations and tasks within specified thresholds and intervals.
Why It Matters
This amendment is critical for aviation professionals because it ensures that maintenance programs reflect the latest safety standards and airworthiness requirements. Operators and maintenance organizations must update their maintenance programs to prevent unsafe conditions caused by exceeding life limits or missing mandatory tasks. Compliance with this AD is mandatory to legally operate affected aircraft within the European Union and participating states.
What To Do
Operators of Falcon 2000EX aircraft must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within the updated intervals starting from 13 March 2026. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the new ALS requirements. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, and if necessary, contact Dassault for approved corrective instructions.