EASA AD No : 2011-0114-E
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EASA EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
AD No.: 2011-0114-E
Date: 16 June 2011
Note: This Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance
with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States
and of the European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66
of that Regulation.
This AD is issued in accordance with EC 1702/2003, Part 21A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the
continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may
operate an aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD unless otherwise specified by the
Agency [EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4)
exemption].
Type Approval Holder’s Name :
DASSAULT AVIATION
Type/Model designation(s) :
Falcon 7X aeroplanes
TCDS Number : EASA.A.155
Foreign AD : Not applicable
Supersedure : This AD supersedes EASA AD 2011-0102-E dated 26 May 2011.
ATA 27 Flight Controls - Horizontal Stabilizer Pitch Trim - Suspension of Flight
Operations / Modification / Operational Limitations
Manufacturer(s): Dassault Aviation
Applicability: All Falcon 7X aeroplanes, all serial numbers
Reason: Recently, a Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplane experienced an
uncontrolled pitch trim runaway during descent. The crew succeeded in
recovering a stable situation and performed an uneventful landing.
[color=#BF0000]This condition, if occurring again, could lead to a loss of control of the
aeroplane.To address this potential unsafe condition, pending investigations by the
manufacturer, EASA issued emergency AD 2011-0102-E which prohibited
further flights from its effective date.
The initial results of the investigations are showing that there was a production
defect in the Horizontal Stabilizer Electronic Control Unit (HSECU) which
could have contributed to the cause of the event. There are two different
HSECU in use: Part Numbers (P/N) 051244-02 is not affected by this
production defect and P/N 051244-04 is potentially affected by this production
defect. The aeroplane that experienced the uncontrolled pitch trim runaway
event was equipped with a P/N 051244-04 HSECU. Investigations are
continuing to confirm this cause.[/color]
In the meantime, to allow re-starting flight operations and providing protection
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against further pitch trim runaway events, Dassault Aviation have developed
two modifications (M1235 and M1236) which are implemented through
accomplishment of Dassault Service Bulletin (SB) F7X-211.
In addition, it has determined that the flight envelope must be restricted,
compared to the original certified flight envelope. In response, Dassault have
developed the corresponding Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) limitations and a
placard, to be installed in the cockpit (part of the instructions of SB F7X-211)
to remind the flight crew of the limitations. In addition, modified operational
procedures have been developed for in-flight activation of the new protection.
A Certification Maintenance Requirement (CMR), to repetitively test the new
Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator (HSTA) electric motors reversion relays
(installed with M1235 and M1236) has been developed and must be
introduced into chapter 5.40 of the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM).
Additionally, the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) is temporarily
modified by this AD to prohibit dispatch of the aeroplane with some specific
identified failures.
For the reasons described above, for aeroplanes equipped with HSECU P/N
051244-02, this AD, which supersedes EASA AD 2011-0102-E, requires:
1. accomplishment of two Dassault Aviation modifications,
2. amending the AFM and installing a placard in the cockpit,
3. amending the Minimum Equipment List (MEL), and
4. implementing an operational test of the HSTA electric motors reversion
relays.
For aeroplanes equipped with HSECU P/N 051244-04, the prohibition of
flights is maintained.
This AD is considered to be an interim measure. Once further results of the
investigations are known, it is expected that further AD action may follow to:
· recover a full certified flight envelope for the aeroplanes that are resuming
flights after compliance with the requirements of this AD,
· resume flights for the other aeroplanes.
Effective Date: 16 June 2011
Required Action(s)
and Compliance
Time(s):
Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished:
For aeroplanes on which HSECU P/N 051244-02 is installed, before next
flight:
(1) Accomplish Dassault Aviation modifications M1235 and M1236 in
accordance with the instructions of Dassault Aviation SB F7X-211.
(2) Amend the AFM in accordance with Dassault Aviation Change Proposal
(CP) 055 and CP056 to AFM F7X DGT105608, attached to this AD.
Inserting a copy of Dassault Aviation CP055 and CP056 is an acceptable
method to comply with this requirement until publication of the AFM
revision incorporating these amendments.
(3) Install a placard in the cockpit, in full view of the pilots, in accordance
with the instructions of Dassault Aviation SB F7X-211.
(4) Amend the MEL by removing the following items:
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- item 34-9 air data systems(ADS)
- item 30-1 Multi Function Probe (MFP) Heating system
- item 27-3 ACMU3 and ACMU4
- item 27-5-(6) LH REAR POWER #3
- item 27-8 Back-up Mode
The result of this removal means that dispatch of the aeroplane is
prohibited with any of these inoperative situations.
Inserting a copy of this AD in the operator’s Minimum Equipment List is
an acceptable method to comply with the requirement of this AD
paragraph.
(5) Within 1 850 flight hours (FH) after modification of an aeroplane as
required by paragraph (1) of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 1 850 FH, accomplish an operational test of the HSTA electric
motors reversion relays as described in Dassault document CP009 to
Chapter 5.40 of F7X AMM.
(6) If during any operational test as required by paragraph (5) of this AD, the
HSTA electric motors reversion relays fail the test, before next flight,
contact Dassault Aviation for approved repair instructions and, within the
time period specified in those instructions, accomplish the repair
accordingly.
(7) Compliance with the new CMR as required by paragraphs (5) and (6) of
this AD can be demonstrated by:
(7.1) Revising as follows, the Aircraft Maintenance Programme on the
basis of which the Operator or the Owner ensures the continuing
airworthiness of each operated aeroplane:
Incorporate the Operational Tests of the HSTA electric motors
reversion relays as described in CP009 to Chapter 5.40 of F7X
AMM DGT 107838. Inserting a copy of this AD in the aircraft
documentation is acceptable until publication of this AMM revision.
(7.2) Complying with the approved Aircraft Maintenance Program
described in paragraph (7.1) of this AD.
For aeroplanes on which HSECU P/N 051244-04 is installed:
(8) From 27 May 2011 [effective date of EASA AD 2011-0102-E], all flights
are prohibited.
Ref. Publications: Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F7X-211 Revision 1 dated 14 June 2011.
Dassault Aviation CP009 to F7X Aircraft Maintenance Manual DGT107838
chapter 5.40 (Attached to this AD).
Dassault Aviation CP055 and CP056 to F7X Aircraft Flight Manual
DGT105608 (Attached to this AD).
The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of this AD.
Remarks : 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve
Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD.
2. The safety assessment has requested not to implement the full
consultation process and an immediate publication and notification.
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3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Airworthiness
Directives, Safety Management & Research Section, Certification
Directorate, EASA. E-mail:
ADs@easa.europa.eu.
4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in
this AD, please contact your Dassault Falcon Technical Assistance:
- For Europe, Middle East and Africa based operators:
Hot Line: (33) 1 47 11 37 37 / Fax: (33) 1 47 11 89 49
- For USA, Canada and Mexico based operators:
Help Desk: (1) 800-2FALCON (2325266) / Fax: (1) 201 541 4740
- All other areas:
Help Desk: (1) 201 541 4747 / Fax: (1) 201 541 4740