Federal Register #2026-18602

FAA Directive: Maintenance Program Updates for Dassault Falcon 2000 and 2000EX Aircraft

This opportunity involves a regulatory update from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) impacting operators of Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX aircraft. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - Dassault Aviation (aircraft manufacturer) - European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (regulatory authority) - Products/Services Requested: - Revision of maintenance or inspection programs for Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX aircraft - Incorporation of new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations as specified by EASA AD 20260040 and EASA AD 20260041 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applies to all Dassault Falcon 2000 and certain Falcon 2000EX airplanes - Focus on compliance with updated maintenance procedures to address safety concerns such as reduced controllability and structural integrity - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed; requirement is procedural and compliance-based - Operators must adhere to EASA-approved maintenance program revisions and incorporate referenced materials by the FAA

Description

This final rule supersedes previous airworthiness directives for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. It requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations to address unsafe conditions such as reduced controllability and structural integrity. The directive is effective October 16, 2026, and applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes and certain FALCON 2000EX airplanes. Compliance involves adhering to specified European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directives and approved maintenance program revisions.

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