Federal Register #2026-18601

FAA Airworthiness Directives for Dassault Falcon 2000EX and Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued new airworthiness directives impacting Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000EX airplanes and Rolls-Royce Deutschland RB211 Trent engines. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs Involved: - Dassault Aviation (Falcon 2000EX aircraft) - Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RB211 Trent engines) - European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (regulatory authority for referenced AD) - Products/Services Affected: - Revision of maintenance or inspection programs for 315 Dassault Falcon 2000EX airplanes - Incorporation of new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations per EASA AD 20260041 - Ultrasonic inspections of low-pressure compressor blades for Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 76860, 77260, and 772B60 engines - Replacement of blades if anomalies are detected - Unique Requirements: - Mandated updates to maintenance programs to address reduced structural integrity - Compliance with EASA and FAA airworthiness limitations - No procurement of goods or services; this is a regulatory compliance action - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities for products or services are being solicited; the directive is not a procurement opportunity.

Description

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-23-06, which applied to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD continues to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations to address an unsafe condition related to reduced structural integrity. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations as specified in EASA AD 20260041. The AD is effective October 16, 2026, and aims to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

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