Federal Register #FAA-2026-8785

FAA Airworthiness Directives for Dassault Falcon 7X and Boeing 787-8 – SPECU Replacement and Cargo Door Inspection

This opportunity involves proposed airworthiness directives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) targeting safety upgrades for Dassault Falcon 7X and Boeing 787-8 airplanes. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs Mentioned: - Dassault Aviation (Falcon 7X) - The Boeing Company (787-8) - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of spoiler electrical control units (SPECUs) on Dassault Falcon 7X - Estimated quantity: 160 units (one per U.S.-registered aircraft) - No specific part numbers provided - Inspection of large forward cargo door (LFCD) split frames on Boeing 787-8 - Includes material conformity checks and corrective actions as needed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - SPECU replacement addresses risk of hydraulic leakage and fire due to untimely activation of standby electrical pump - Compliance with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 20260016 for Dassault Falcon 7X - Prohibition on installation of affected SPECUs - Boeing directive requires batch number checks and corrective actions for LFCD split frames - Estimated per-unit cost for SPECU replacement: $22,682 - No specific contract period; compliance required per referenced directives

Description

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-13-11, which applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The current AD requires replacing affected spoiler electrical units (SPECUs) and prohibits installation of affected parts. The proposed AD would continue these requirements and add replacement of additional SPECUs identified as subject to the unsafe condition. This action aims to address the unsafe condition that could lead to equipment overheating, hydraulic leakage, and potential fire during ground operations.

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