Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry codes 2720302, 2720308

Manufacturer (registry)
DASSAULT/SUD
Model
FAN JET FALCON
Registry codes
2720302, 2720308
Registered
24 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-fan
Seats
12
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
337 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA7EU
Holder
Dassault Aviation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 99

1964Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 99 aircraft
19641
19653
196623
196721
196817
196910
19704
19712
19723
19732
19743
19761
19773
19821
19911
19942
19951
19981

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 39

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1967In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 46 ADs
19673
19682
19693
19701
19731
19751
19763
19771
19791
19821
19881
19981
19991
20002
20021
20041
20082
20111
20131
20141
20153
20173
20182
20191
20201
20234
20263
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Registered aircraft · 24

See all 24 registered aircraft
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NTSB investigations · 15

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB ERA22FA004Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDassault Falcon 20 · Thomson, GAThe flight crew’s continuation of an unstable dark night visual approach and the captain’s instruction to use air brakes during the approach contrary to airplane operating limitations, which resulted in a descent below the glide path, and a collision with…Oct 5, 2021 · N283SA · DestroyedNTSB CEN15IA085Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDassault/Sud FAN JET Falcon · Shreveport, LAA short in the trim system’s wires and connector, which resulted in the elevator trim being in a full nose-down position.Dec 12, 2014 · N827AA · No damageNTSB ERA10RA097Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationDassault/Sud Falcon 20 · Matthew Town, BahamasOn December 17, 2009, about 1922 eastern standard time, a Dassault Falcon 20, N28RK, crashed in a remote area approximately 12 miles east of Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas. The 2 pilots were killed and the airplane was destroyed. Night, visual meteorological…Dec 18, 2009 · N28RK · DestroyedNTSB ERA09LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault/Sud FAN JET · Jamestown, NYThe inability to stop the airplane on the remaining runway because of icy runway conditions. A factor was the failure of the drag chute to properly deploy.Dec 21, 2008 · N165TW · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04FA041Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDassault DA-20 Falcon Jet · Pueblo, COthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to land on the contaminated runway, the stuck thrust reverser solenoid resulting in partial deployment of the right engine thrust reverser, and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the…Jan 21, 2004 · N200JE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03FA099Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportDassault DA-20C · St Louis, MOThe pilot in command's improper in-flight decision not to divert to an alternate destination resulting in the exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply, and his failure to relay his low fuel state to air traffic control in a timely manner.Apr 8, 2003 · N179GA · DestroyedNTSB CHI01LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault/SUD Fan Jet Falcon · Detroit, MIThe wheels up landing performed by the flightcrew during the emergency landing and improper aircraft preflight by the pilot in command. Factors were the unsecured cargo door, the cemetery fence, and the lack of crew coordination during the flight.Aug 28, 2001 · N617GA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault DA-20 · Boise, IDFailure of the forward gear door lock pin. An inoperative landing gear door and inadequate maintenance inspection of the aircraft were factors.Nov 27, 1999 · N216SA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault DA-20 · Monroe, MIthe pilot-in-command's inability to rotate during takeoff due to restricted movement of the elevator controls for undetermined reasons.May 12, 1998 · N617GA · Substantial damageNTSB BFO88LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault DA-20 · Wheeling, WVThe acft landed after an ILS apch to rwy 03. According to the plt shortly after touchdown he saw deer ahead on the rwy. Before he could take evasive action the acft struck two deer. Afterwards brake pressure was lost. The plt steered the acft onto grass off…Feb 1, 1988 · N287W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84IA389Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDassault/Sud FAN JET Falcon · Washington, DCAprx 1-1/2 hrs after take-off, the capt took sinus medication. Aprx 30 minutes later, he complained of a headache, took tylenol & alka seltzer & went to the cabin to lie down. The capt was incapacitated for the rest of the flt. The coplt & a plt rated pax…Sep 8, 1984 · N460MC · No damageNTSB MIA760M010Accident · 3 fatalClosedAvions Mrcl Falcon · Acapulco, MexicoAug 7, 1976 · N888AR · DestroyedNTSB FTW75AF057Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDassault Falcon · Grand Prairie, TXMar 4, 1975 · N990L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75IN006Incident · No injuriesClosedDassault Falcon · Buffalo, NYJul 17, 1974 · N9FE · Minor damageNTSB MIA72AM001Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDassault Falcon · Boca Raton, FLJul 5, 1971 · N805F · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 33

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 206

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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PMA parts · 566

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A7EU')
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