# Proposed AD FAA-2024-1473: Dassault Aviation Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2024-16-11
- Products: Dassault
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 23, 2024, 89 FR 45612
- Comments due: July 8, 2024
- Became: [AD 2024-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-16-11)
- Docket: FAA-2024-1473 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2024-1473, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2024-00195-T
- FR document: 2024-11162
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/d8/69/d869da52d2771d04a88ca74bb621209b5f119bb7e479f2250f7bc8dbaa8ee12c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-23/pdf/2024-11162.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/23/2024-11162/airworthiness-directives-dassault-aviation-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2024-11162-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2024-1473

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This proposed 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 proposed AD would require a one-time ultrasonic or visual inspection of the aileron rear spar and trailing edge areas, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- May 23, 2024: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2024-11162, comments due Jul 8, 2024 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/23/2024-11162/airworthiness-directives-dassault-aviation-airplanes)

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