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EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 

AD No.: 2012-0081 

Date: 14 May 2012 

Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation 

(EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States and of the 

European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of that 

Regulation.

This AD is issued in accordance with EC 1702/2003, Part 21A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the 

continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate an 

aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency [EC 

2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption]. 

Design Approval Holder’s Name: 

DASSAULT AVIATION 

Type/Model designation(s): 

Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes

TCDS Number: EASA.A.008 

Foreign AD: Not applicable 

Supersedure: None 

ATA Airplane Flight Manual – Take-Off Under Out-Of-Trim Condition – 

Operational Limitation 

Manufacturer(s): Dassault Aviation 

Applicability: Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes, all Serial Numbers (inclusive Serial Number 602) 

on which Dassault Aviation modification M2846 or Dassault Aviation Technical 

Instructions TI-F2000EX-M2846-ME or TI-F2000EX-M3118/M2846-ME has 

been embodied for the installation of winglets. 

Reason: During a test flight on a Falcon 2000EX equipped with winglets (commercial 

designation Falcon 2000LX), performed for the certification of a maximum 

takeoff weight increase, the aeroplane took off and experienced unsatisfactory 

control characteristics under specific combined conditions of loading, slat-flap 

setting and horizontal tailplane trim setting. The weight and the Center of 

Gravity (CG) of the aeroplane during that test flight were within the already 

certified limits. 

This condition, if not corrected, could result in an erratic take-off path and 

reduced control of the aeroplane, which could ultimately jeopardize the 

aeroplane safe flight. 

To address this condition, Dassault Aviation developed Change Proposal (CP) 

036 to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), which introduced new CG limits which 

are applicable during take-off with Slat/Flap SF2 setting. 

Since issuance of EASA PAD 11-077, Dassault Aviation issued a normal AFM 

revision currently at revision 15, which incorporates Dassault Aviation CP 036. 

For the reasons described above, this AD requires amendment of the 

applicable AFM to ensure that the flight crew applies the appropriate 

operational procedure. 
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Effective Date: 28 May 2012 

Required Action(s) 

and Compliance 

Time(s): 

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously: 

Within 14 days after the effective date of this AD, amend the applicable AFM to 

incorporate the CG limits as indicated in sub-section 1-050-05C,1-050-05D, 

Weight and CG Limits of the AFM at revision 15, and operate the aeroplane 

accordingly. 

Ref. Publications: Dassault Aviation F2000EX AFM DGT88898 revision 15 dated 30 October 

2011. 

The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of this AD. 

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve 

Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 

2. This AD was posted on 27 July 2011 as PAD 11-077 for consultation until 

24 August 2011. The Comment Response Document can be found at 

http://ad.easa.europa.eu/. 

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information 

Section, Executive Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu. 

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in 

this AD, please contact your Dassault Falcon Technical Assistance: 

- For Europe, Middle East and Africa based operators: 

 Hot Line: (33) 1 47 11 37 37 / Fax: (33) 1 47 11 89 49 

- For USA, Canada and Mexico based operators: 

 Help Desk: (1) 800-2FALCON (2325266) / Fax: (1) 201 541 4740 

- All other areas: 

 Help Desk: (1) 201 541 4747 / Fax: (1) 201 541 4740