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EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AD No.: 2012-0156

Date: 23 August 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 2000 aeroplanes

TCDS Number: EASA.A.008

Foreign AD: Not applicable

Supersedure: None

ATA 05 Time Limits and Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations –

Amendment / Implementation

Manufacturer(s): DASSAULT AVIATION

Applicability: Falcon 2000 aeroplanes, all serial numbers.

Reason: The airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements for the Falcon 

2000 type design are included in Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 (F2000) 

Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter 5-40 and are approved by the 

European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA issued AD 2008-0221 to 

require accomplishment of the maintenance tasks, and implementation of the 

airworthiness limitations, as specified in Dassault Aviation F2000 AMM chapter 

5-40 at revision 12.

Since that AD was issued, Dassault Aviation have issued F2000 AMM chapter

5-40 at revision 17, which introduces new or more restrictive maintenance 

requirements and/or airworthiness limitations.

Dassault Aviation AMM chapter 5-40 revision 17 contains among other

changes the following requirements:

- Inspection and test of horizontal stabilizer jackscrew;

- Operational test of voltage monitoring circuits;
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- Upgrade of screwjack of flap actuators from the older to the latest -3 version;

- Revised Time Between Overhaul for screwjack of flap actuators -3 version;

- Revised interval for checking the screw / nut play on screwjack of flap 

actuators -3 version;

- Removal of service life limit for screwjack of flap actuators;

- Test of flap asymmetry protection system. Compliance with the flap 

asymmetry test is required by DGAC France AD F-1999-038-008(B)R1. F2000 

AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 17 introduces extended inspection interval;

- Inspection procedures of fuselage and wings;

- Check of overpressure tightness on pressurization control regulating valves.

Compliance with this check is required by EASA AD 2008-0072. F2000 AMM

chapter 5-40 at revision 17 introduces extended inspection interval.

The maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations, as specified in the F2000 

AMM chapter 5-40, have been identified as mandatory actions for continued 

airworthiness of the F2000 type design. Failure to comply with AMM chapter 5-

40 at revision 17 might constitute an unsafe condition.

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

maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations, as specified in Dassault 

Aviation F2000 AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 17.

Effective Date: 06 September 2012

Required Action(s) 

and Compliance 

Time(s):

Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished:

(1) After the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following actions, as

specified in Dassault Aviation F2000 AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 17:

(1.1) Replace each component before or upon reaching the applicable life

limit, and

(1.2) Within the thresholds and intervals, accomplish all applicable

maintenance tasks.

(2) In case of finding discrepancies (as defined in Dassault Aviation F2000

AMM Chapter 5-40) during any inspection as required by paragraph (1) of 

this AD, within the applicable compliance time specified in Dassault 

Aviation F2000 AMM Chapter 5-40, accomplish the applicable 

maintenance procedures for corrective actions in accordance with 

approved maintenance documentation. If no compliance time is identified 

in the F2000 AMM Chapter 5-40, accomplish the applicable corrective 

actions before next flight. If a detected discrepancy is not identified in 

Dassault Aviation AMM chapter 5-40 at Revision 17, before next flight, 

contact Dassault Aviation for approved instructions and accomplish those 

instructions accordingly.

(3) Compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this AD 

can be demonstrated by:

(3.1) Revising as follows, unless accomplished previously, the approved

Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) on the basis of which the 

operator or the owner ensures the continuing airworthiness of each 

operated aeroplane:

Incorporate all airworthiness limitations, maintenance tasks,

applicable thresholds and intervals specified in Dassault Aviation 

AMM chapter 5-40 at Revision 17,

and

(3.2) Complying with the approved AMP described in paragraph (3.1) of 
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this AD.

(4) Compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this AD, or

as specified in paragraph (3) of this AD, is acceptable to comply with the

requirements of the following ADs:

DGAC France AD 1999-038-008(B)R1, EASA AD 2008-0072 and EASA 

AD 2008-0221.

Ref. Publications: Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 AMM Chapter 5-40 at Revision 17 (DGT 

113876).

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 10 July 2012 as PAD 12-075 for consultation until 

07 August 2012. No comments were received during the consultation 

period.

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.