Federal Register #2026-16961

FAA Proposed Directive: Replacement of Spoiler Electrical Units on Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft

This opportunity involves a proposed airworthiness directive from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) targeting safety upgrades for Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - Dassault Aviation (OEM for Falcon 7X) - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of affected spoiler electrical control units (SPECUs) on Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft - Applies to 160 U.S.-registered airplanes - No specific part numbers provided - Prohibition of installation of affected SPECUs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2026-0016 - Addressing unsafe conditions: hydraulic leakage and risk of uncontrolled fire during ground operations - Applies to all Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft - No specific contract period or option years mentioned - Additional Context: - The directive supersedes previous AD 2025-13-11 - No specific quantities or part numbers for replacement units provided - The notice also references a separate directive for Boeing 787-8 aircraft (inspection of cargo door split frames), but the main focus is on Dassault Falcon 7X SPECU replacement

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2025-13-11 for all Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 7X airplanes. The AD requires replacing affected spoiler electrical units (SPECUs) and prohibits installation of affected parts to address unsafe conditions that could lead to equipment overheating and hydraulic leakage, potentially causing uncontrolled fire during ground operations. The proposed AD incorporates by reference EASA AD 2026-0016 and requires compliance with its specified actions. Comments on the proposal are due by October 5, 2026.

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