New FAA rule for Dassault Falcon 7X airplanes addresses slat failure alerts
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The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing a new airworthiness directive that requires operators of certain Dassault Falcon 7X airplanes to update their flight control software and flight manual procedures. This action aligns U.S. regulations with a similar safety order issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in April 2025.
Why it matters: This rule matters because it ensures pilots are properly alerted if critical wing components fail to deploy during landing. For operators, it means scheduling maintenance to update software and review new emergency procedures. The FAA estimates the total cost for these fixes on U.S.-registered planes could reach $122,500 across all affected aircraft, though some costs may be covered by warranty.
Who it affects
- Owners and operators of Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes in the United States
This rule was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Department; check the original document at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2026-2293 before relying on it.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document