FAA airworthiness directives
Dassault Falcon 8X airworthiness directives
57 FAA ADs name the Dassault Falcon 8X: 42 in force, 1 recurring. Newest first.
AD 2026-11-03
Effective 2026-07-09
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of a failed extension of the inboard slats during the landing phase, which the crew alerting system did not indicate to the flightcrew.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025-0092, dated April 23, 2025 (EASA AD 2025-0092).
AD 2025-22-05
Effective 2026-01-02
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of a weak point identified in the Falcon 7X "EASy" avionics architecture, which, coupled with theoretical generic input/output (I/O) card failure, could lead to misleading data on display units and by development of modifications that fix that weak point in the avionics architecture.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0003R1, dated September 26, 2024 (EASA AD 2023-0003R1).
AD 2025-13-11
Effective 2025-08-14
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by hydraulic leakage from the spoiler power control unit (SPPCU) in service.
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 7X airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 2025-06-05
Effective 2025-05-02
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by reported occurrences of swelling of the lithium-polymer internal and external batteries of CMA-1310 electronic display units (EDUs) having part number (P/N) 100-604073- 000, with a mod-status between 2 and 6 (inclusive).
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024- 0072, dated March 15, 2024 (EASA AD 2024-0072).
AD 2024-16-11
Effective 2024-10-23
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by reports of excessive thickness of the trailing edge of certain ailerons, which may affect the assembly of the rear spar with the lower and upper skins.
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 2024-15-04
Effective 2024-10-15
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before September 7, 2023.
AD 2024-14-09
Effective 2024-10-15
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of an improper heat treatment process applied during the manufacturing of certain Decomatic titanium screws, and by the determination that affected parts in additional areas on certain airplanes, as well as additional airplanes, are subject to the unsafe condition.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0207, dated November 21, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0207). (1) Model FALCON 7X airplanes. (2) Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. (...
AD 2024-13-06
Effective 2024-09-24
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a determination that certain left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) pylon bleed air leak detectors (BALDs) might be defective, due to incorrect manufacturing processes and incomplete acceptance test procedures.
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 2024-13-04
Effective 2024-08-16
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a determination that non-conforming washers may have been installed in production on engine 1 and 3 forward yokes.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0208, dated November 22, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0208).
AD 2023-22-13
Effective 2023-12-29 · superseded or removed
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before September 7, 2022.
AD 2023-04-15
Effective 2023-05-10 · superseded or removed
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before June 7, 2021.
AD 2023-03-11
Effective 2023-04-04
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of smoke in the flightdeck and loss of the right-hand primary display unit (PDU) and the secondary flight display (SFD).
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0073, dated April 27, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0073).
AD 2022-17-10
Effective 2022-10-27
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by reports of defects on the piston hole associated with the O2 saver function that may prevent efficient deactivation of the O2 saver function and a determination that the airplane flight manual (AFM) amendment required by AD 2021-19-20 may not be sufficient to mitigate the risk of failed deactivation of the O2 saver function.
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 2022-18-18
Effective 2022-09-19
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of a failed extension of inboard slats during the landing phase, which was not indicated to the flightcrew by the crew alerting system.
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 2022-12-10
Effective 2022-09-01 · superseded or removed
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of a weak point identified in the Falcon 7X `EASy' avionics architecture, which, coupled with theoretical generic input/output (I/O) card failure, could lead to misleading data on display units.
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, except airplanes having Dassault modification M2091 embodied in production.
AD 2022-02-10
Effective 2022-03-15 · superseded or removed
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of an improper heat treatment process applied during the manufacturing of certain Decomatic titanium screws.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0047, dated February 16, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0047). (1) Model FALCON 7X airplanes. (2) Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. (...
AD 2021-20-14
Effective 2021-11-18
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing issue involving misalignment of a seat pin and plate that can prevent the recline locking mechanism from properly engaging when the seat is in taxi, take-off, or landing position.
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 2021-19-20
Effective 2021-09-16 · superseded or removed
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by report of defects on the piston hole associated with the O2 saver feature that may prevent efficient deactivation of the O2 saver function.
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 2021-14-04
Effective 2021-08-26
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report that non-certified ANCRA seat tracks were installed on some airplanes and that those seat tracks might not sustain required loads during an emergency landing.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes and Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020- 0188, dated August 24, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0188).
AD 2021-09-12
Effective 2021-06-08 · superseded or removed
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before June 1, 2020.
AD 2021-03-18
Effective 2021-02-22
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of deviations concerning the assembly and overhaul of certain crew oxygen mask stowage boxes, including incorrect application of Loctite 222 thread-locker on the fitting sensor screws.
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 2020-20-01
Effective 2020-10-21
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by reports of primary display unit (PDU) data flickering on airplanes equipped with EASy software and the possibility of losing information on all flightdeck PDUs.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020- 0181, dated August 13, 2020 ("EASA AD 2020-0181").
AD 2020-07-16
Effective 2020-05-18 · superseded or removed
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before June 1, 2019.
AD 2020-05-10
Effective 2020-03-26
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of an incorrect version of EASy "Top-Level System" operational software installed in the avionics system due to use of an improper CD-ROM.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0014, dated January 29, 2020 ("EASA AD 2020-0014").
AD 2019-03-20
Effective 2019-04-02
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a determination that new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before August 24, 2018.
AD 2018-03-19
Effective 2018-03-20
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a few pockets of fuselage Section T5 lateral panels were manufactured with defects that could reduce the fatigue limit of the affected panels.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 2 through 19 inclusive, except S/Ns 3 and 8.
AD 2018-02-06
Effective 2018-02-05
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that, during approach, an airplane had an unexpected change of barometric settings on both the pilot and co-pilot sides, which also impacted certain display and navigational systems.
This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Model FALCON 7X airplanes, all serial numbers, except those that have embodied Dassault modification M1254 or M1705 in production, or Dassault Service Bulletin F7X-322 in ...
AD 2017-20-03
Effective 2017-11-06
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a review showing that inadequate clearance may exist between certain electrical wiring and nearby structures.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 2 through 215 inclusive.
AD 2017-18-07
Effective 2017-10-05
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a discovery of noncompliant rivets in the flight deck upper skin.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers 15 through 89 inclusive, 92 through 94 inclusive, 97 through 101 inclusive, 105, and 106.
AD 2017-17-11
Effective 2017-09-29
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers, except airplanes modified with Dassault Aviation modification (Mod) M1389.
AD 2017-13-02
Effective 2017-07-27
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by reports that during the assembly of structural elements on some airplanes, lack of established procedures and tools caused boring and torqueing defects to be present at some locations on the foot of frame (FR) 36 and FR39.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 2, 5, and 8 through 182 inclusive; except S/Ns 141, 148, 149, 157, 159, 166, 170, 171, 174, 175, and 177 through 180 inclusive.
AD 2016-24-07
Effective 2017-01-09
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by investigation results that determined that a certain thickness of the fuel tank panels is insufficient to meet the certification requirements.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 17 through 21 inclusive, S/Ns 86 through 90 inclusive, S/Ns 115 through 119 inclusive, S/Ns 129 through 138 inclusive, and S/N 155.
AD 2016-16-09
Effective 2016-09-14 · superseded or removed
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by the need for new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and systems.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
AD 2016-13-15
Effective 2016-08-16
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of improperly drilled bores, located on upper and lower stiffener joints to the web at a certain frame.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers 1 through 221 inclusive, except serial numbers 182 and 220.
AD 2016-08-01
Effective 2016-05-31
Dassault Aviation
This AD was prompted by reports of multiple cases of ram air turbine (RAT) blade damage.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
AD 2016-07-15
Effective 2016-05-16
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a fuel leak that occurred in the baggage compartment during fuel system pressurization.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 1 through 140 inclusive, S/Ns 142 through 156 inclusive, S/Ns 158 through 176 inclusive, S/Ns 178 through 181 inclusive, and S/N 183, 184, 187, 188, 190, 194, and 200.
AD 2015-06-04
Effective 2015-05-01
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by reports of untimely radio-altimeter lock-ups, where the failed radio-altimeter indicated a negative distance to the ground when the airplane was flying at medium or high altitude.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
AD 2014-16-23
Effective 2014-10-09 · recurring
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by an uncontrolled pitch trim runaway during descent.
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
AD 2014-16-21
Effective 2014-10-02
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by reports that the pintle pins installed on a certain number of airplanes may be incorrectly protected against corrosion.
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD 2014-17-02
Effective 2014-09-09
Honeywell ASCa Inc. Emergency Locator Transmitters Installed on Various Transport Category Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a fire on a parked and unoccupied airplane; preliminary information indicated combustion in the area of the ELT TU.
This AD applies to Honeywell ASCa Inc. emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) Model RESCU 406AF and 406AFN with transmitter unit (TU) part numbers (P/Ns) 1152682-1, -2, and -3, installed on transport category airplanes, certificated in any category, but not limited to the airplanes identified in table 1 to paragraph (c)...
AD 2014-15-10
Effective 2014-09-02
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by report of a crew alerting system message caused by an inversion of the wiring in the slats control manifold (SCM).
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers 2 through 101 inclusive; 105, 106, 108 through 140 inclusive; 142 through 148 inclusive; 150 through 153 inclusive; 155, 156, 158, 162 through 164 inclusive; and 167, 169, and 173.
AD 2013-18-09
Effective 2013-10-03 · superseded or removed
Honeywell ASCa Inc. Emergency Locator Transmitters Installed on Various Transport Category Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a fire on a parked and unoccupied airplane; preliminary information indicated combustion in the area of the ELT TU.
This AD applies to Honeywell ASCs Inc. emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) Model RESCU 406AF and 406AFN with transmitter unit (TU) part numbers (P/Ns) 1152682-1, -2, and -3, installed on transport category airplanes, certificated in any category, but not limited to the airplanes identified in table 1 to paragraph (c)...
AD 2013-16-02
Effective 2013-08-21
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of a runway excursion caused by failure of the nose landing gear position feed-back assembly.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
AD 2013-07-13
Effective 2013-05-06
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by failure of the flight crew oxygen supply due to a potentially defective flight crew mask oxygen assembly.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers (S/Ns).
AD 2012-15-11
Effective 2012-09-11
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report that a passenger oxygen pipe at frame 10 was chafing against the forward lavatory rear structure, raising the risk of the oxygen pipe developing a crack.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 3, 10, 13, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38, 41, 42, 43, 47, 48, 58, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 71, 76, 78, 79, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, and 93; except for airplanes on which the Dassault Aviat...
AD 2012-12-18
Effective 2012-07-30
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a determination that additional actions are necessary to address the identified unsafe condition.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers except those on which Dassault Aviation Modification M724 is embodied.
AD 2011-27-06
Effective 2012-02-07
Dassault Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of incorrect design of the transformer rectifier unit (TRU) part of the ram air turbine (RAT) system.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category; equipped with any ram air turbine (RAT) transformer rectifier unit (TRU) having part number (P/N) 5913703.
AD 2011-16-01
Effective 2011-08-22 · superseded or removed
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X Airplanes
This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
AD 2011-14-04
Effective 2011-08-10
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X Airplanes
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category; having serial numbers 2 through 22 inclusive, 24 through 26 inclusive, 29, 30, 32 and subsequent; except those on which modifications M964, M937, M976, M1007 or M1036, M1020 or M1037, and M1022 have all been implemented.
AD 2011-12-51
Effective 2011-07-12 · superseded or removed
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of an uncontrolled pitch trim runaway during descent.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
AD 2011-13-07
Effective 2011-07-27 · superseded or removed
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X Airplanes
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
AD 2011-10-01
Effective 2011-06-09 · superseded or removed
Dassault-Aviation Model FALCON 7X Airplanes
This AD applies to Dassault-Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
AD 2011-09-18
Effective 2011-06-06
Dassault-Aviation Model FALCON 7X Airplanes
This AD applies to Dassault-Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category; except those having incorporated modification M1031.
AD 2010-24-02
Effective 2010-12-29
Dassault-Aviation Model FALCON 7X Airplanes
This AD applies to Dassault-Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers, on which Dassault Modification M-OPT 5 has been incorporated, except those on which Dassault Modification M-OPT 511 has also been incorporated.
AD 2010-18-03
Effective 2010-09-08 · superseded or removed
Dassault-Aviation Model FALCON 7X Airplanes
This AD applies to Dassault-Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers except those on which Dassault-Aviation Modification M724 is embodied.
AD 2010-02-02
Effective 2010-01-28 · superseded or removed
Dassault-Aviation Model Falcon 7X Airplanes
This AD applies to Dassault-Aviation Model Falcon 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
AD 2008-13-10
Effective 2008-07-07
Dassault Model Falcon 7X Airplanes
This AD applies to Dassault Model Falcon 7X airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, if equipped with secondary power distribution box (SPDB) units with part number (P/N) SPD500-B3, SPD600-A9, SPD300-B3-A6 and/or SPD400-B4-A6, except those airplanes that have received modification M890 prior to deli...
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