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EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AD No.: 2014-0027R1

Date : 05 February 2014

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.

In accordance with the EASA Continuing Airworthiness Procedures, the Executive Director is proposing the issuance of an EASA 

Airworthiness Directive (AD), applicable to the aeronautical product(s) identified below.

All interested persons may send their comments, referencing the PAD Number above, to the e-mail address specified in the ‘Remarks’ 

section, prior to the consultation closing date indicated.

Design Approval Holder’s Name:

DASSAULT AVIATION

Type/Model designation(s):

Falcon 2000 and F2000EX aeroplanes

TCDS Number : EASA.A.008

Foreign AD : Not applicable

Revision : This AD revises EASA AD 2014-0027 dated 04 February 2014.

ATA 25 Equipment / Furnishings – Tie-Downs in Forward Servicing 

Compartment – Inspection / Removal

Manufacturer(s): DASSAULT AVIATION

Applicability: Falcon 2000 aeroplanes, serial numbers (s/n) from 1 to 231 inclusive and,

Falcon F2000EX aeroplanes, s/n from 1 to 262 inclusive and s/n from 601 to 

604 inclusive.

Reason: The Forward Servicing Compartment (FSC) of the Falcon 2000 is an

unpressurized service compartment located between fuselage frames 26 and 

33. This compartment is accessible from a lockable external door located in 

the lower aft fuselage.

A design review has brought to light that the compartment is configured with 

tie-down points, which were used by operators to fix loads (e.g. ski or golf 

bags) in that compartment. However, the FSC has not been designed and 

consequently demonstrated as being compliant with cargo compartment 

airworthiness requirements.

This condition, if not corrected, could lead to inadvertent use of the FSC as 

cargo compartment, which could result in damage to the structure of the 

aeroplane or potential risk of fire.

To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation issued Service 

Bulletin (SB) F2000-407 and SB F2000EX-289, as applicable, which provide 

instructions for removal of the tie-down points.

For the reasons described above, this AD requires removal of the tie-down

points from the FSC.
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Note: Operators are also reminded about the intended function of the FSC.

This AD is revised to clarify the AD Applicability and to correct the TCDS 

Number.

Effective Date: Revision 1 (same as original issue): 18 February 2014

Required Action(s) 

and Compliance 

Time(s):

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously:

Within 440 flight hours or 9 months, whichever occurs first after the effective 

date of the AD, inspect the FSC and, if tie-down points are installed, remove 

the tie-down points from the FSC in accordance with the instructions of 

Dassault Aviation SB F2000-407 or SB F2000EX-289, as applicable, 

depending on aeroplane model.

Ref. Publications: Dassault Aviation SB F2000-407, initial issue, dated 17 December 2013.

Dassault Aviation SB F2000EX-289, initial issue, dated 17 December 2013.

The use of later approved revisions of these documents 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. The original issue of this AD was posted on 19 December 2013 as PAD 

13-187 for consultation until 16 January 2014. 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

 For USA, Canada and Mexico based operators:

Help Desk: (1) 800-2FALCON (2325266)

 All other areas:

Help Desk: (1) 201 541 4747