FAA Fixes Jet Power Glitch with Simple Manual Update
Published Date: 4/6/2026
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Summary
If you fly a Dassault Falcon 2000EX, listen up! The FAA found a problem where both main power systems can fail during landing flaps, so they’re updating the flight manual to keep things safe. This change kicks in on May 11, 2026, and it won’t cost a fortune—just a quick manual update to keep your flight smooth and secure.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Falcon 2000EX Flight Manual Update
If you operate a Dassault Model FALCON 2000EX airplane, the FAA requires you to revise the airplane flight manual (AFM) to add emergency procedures addressing intermittent and flickering data and crew alerting system messages. This AD is effective May 11, 2026, applies to the Dassault FALCON 2000EX as identified in EASA AD 2025-0042, affects 304 U.S.-registered airplanes, and the FAA estimates 1 work-hour at $85 per airplane (total U.S. cost $25,840).
Small Entities Economic Certification
The FAA determined this AD affects 230 entities (including 143 identified small entities), 1 Tribal government, and 3 individuals, but certified under the Regulatory Flexibility Act that the AD will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The FAA states the compliance cost per small entity is de minimis relative to annual revenue.
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