EASA AD No.: 2010-0032 

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EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 

AD No.: 2010-0032 

Date: 03 March 2010 

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]. 

Type Approval Holder’s Name : 

DASSAULT AVIATION

Type/Model designation(s) : 

FALCON 7X aeroplanes

TCDS Number : EASA.A.155 

Foreign AD : Not applicable 

Supersedure : None 

ATA 53 Fuselage – Rear Fuel Tank – Modification 

Manufacturer(s): Dassault Aviation 

Applicability: All Falcon 7X aeroplanes, all serial numbers on which modification M-OPT 5 

has been implemented, except those on which modification M-OPT 511 has 

also been implemented. 

Reason: A design review has shown that the Lightning Sensor System (LSS) antenna 

which is optionally installed on certain Falcon 7X aeroplanes might, in the 

event of belly or gear-up landing, puncture the rear fuel tank, which could 

result in fuel leakage and post-landing fire. 

This AD requires the reinforcement of the rear fuel tank by bonding a titanium 

shield plate on the tank structure above the LSS antenna connector. 

Effective Date: 17 March 2010 

Required action(s) 

and Compliance 

Time(s): 

Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished: 

Within 25 months after the effective date of this AD, install a shield plate on 

the rear fuel tank structure, in accordance with the accomplishment 

instructions of Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F7X-104.

Ref. Publications: Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F7X-104, original issue. 

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

compliance with the requirements of this AD. 
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Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve 

Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 

2. This AD was published as PAD 09-124 on 05 November 2009 for 

consultation until 03 December 2009. No comments were received during 

the consultation period. 

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Airworthiness 

Directives, Safety Management & Research Section, Certification 

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

4. For any questions 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