AD 2016-13-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AD Number
2016-13-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-3987
FR Citation
81 FR 44987

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Dassault Aviation Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improperly drilled bores located on upper and lower stiffener joints to the web at a certain frame, with defects such as ovalization, excessive depth, and irregular surface qualities, which can adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the bores for surface defects greater than or equal to 0.5 mm or chamfer dimensions/edge distances not within specified limits. Repair affected stiffener bores if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 4,000 flight cycles or 98 months, whichever occurs first, since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness.

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Affected Aircraft

Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 1 through 221 inclusive, except serial numbers 182 and 220.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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