AD 79-21-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Dassault Aviation | Fan Jet Falcon | Airworthiness Directives; AVIONS MARCEL DASSAULT (A.M.D.) Model Fan Jet Falcon Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadequate manual engagement, worn components, or poor adjustment of the passenger door latching mechanism could cause inadvertent door opening.
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Required Actions
Inspect the passenger door outer control handle and catch for wear or inadequate mating surfaces within 50 hours in service. If wear or inadequate mating is found, modify the handle assembly and install new steel lock bolts or replace the handle before further flight. Install door closing instruction placards within 500 hours, a microswitch and electrical circuitry within 1000 hours, and update manuals after each modification.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Dassault Aviation Model Fan Jet Falcon series airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 376, 378 through 380, 382, and 385 through 388.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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