Federal Register #2026-09661

FAA Issues New Airworthiness Limitations for Dassault FAN JET FALCON Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, has issued a final rule updating airworthiness requirements for Dassault Aviation FAN JET FALCON airplanes. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEM Highlight: - Dassault Aviation is the primary Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) referenced - Products/Services Requested: - Revision of maintenance or inspection programs for Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON and FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes - No specific products or part numbers are listed; requirement is for programmatic changes - Applies to 32 U.S.-registered airplanes - Notable Requirements: - Incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations as specified in EASA AD 20250125 and EASA AD 20230060 - Addresses unsafe conditions such as fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in principal structural elements - Strict adherence to EASA directives; no alternative actions or intervals allowed unless approved by FAA or EASA - Estimated compliance involves an average of 90 work-hours per operator - No procurement of physical products; focus is on updating procedures and documentation

Description

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-22-05, which applied to certain Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON and FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes. The AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations to address fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in principal structural elements. This action is necessary to address an unsafe condition that could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. The AD is effective June 18, 2026.

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