Falcon Summer 2006

• Falcon 50EX & 731-40 BASC Failure
• Falcon 50/50EX: New CPCP Program
• WSI Inflight Obsolete April 30, 2007!
• Get Your First Choice

Falcon 50EX & 731-40 BASC Failure Code

— Kevin Bornhorst

If your F-50EX or 731-40 retrofit aircraft is intermittently popping the BASC computer minelco with an associated HP 3 valve failure code, we recommend the following minor changes in how the aircraft is powered:

1. Ensure the Left and Right busses are tied during power up and shut down.
2. Ensure the “Bat 1” switch is always selected to the “on” position first when powering up and selected to the “off” position last when powering down.

Please contact Kevin Bornhorst at 269.969.8482, Mark Goertzen at 402.479.1511, or Ron Grose at 402.479.1640 to address this or any other Falcon issue.

Falcon 50/50EX: New CPCP Program

— Ron Grose

In June of 1988, the FAA sponsored a conference to study the aging affects on aircraft structure and identified procedures to ensure structural integrity for aging aircraft. Dassault Aviation introduced a Corrosion Prevention and Control Program (CPCP) in October of 2004 to address these requirements and guarantee the airworthiness of Falcon 50 model aircraft that are approaching 30 years of age.

Information explaining the CPCP program can be found in FSN50-50EX-114, FSA50-50EX-05-00-02 and service bulletin F50-460. This News Flash and Service Advisory directs you to EASA AD F2004-162 (for European operators) and the “Airworthiness Limitations” section of the AMM chapter 5-40-00 Rev. 15 which requires this program to be incorporated on all aircraft during their lifetime.

Operators who are operating older Falcon 50 aircraft that are approaching the 30 year mark and who are planning the next “C” inspection at this time need to read this documentation to be aware of the additional service bulletins requiring compliance as defined in service bulletin 460. Many additional service bulletins, which address corrosion issues, are listed in this service bulletin. This will assist you in budgeting for your next “C” inspection.

Please contact me at 402.479.1640 for more information on this issue.

WSI Inflight Obsolete April 30, 2007!

— Jim Wheaton

If your aircraft has a WSI AV100 or AV200 Inflight Weather System, look for a notice from WSI in the mail soon. WSI is partnering with Sirius Satellite Radio for improved service and more opportunity for further product enhancements.

Contact Joe Spring at 269.968.8875 for more information.

Get Your First Choice

High service activity levels in the industry are making it more and more difficult in securing your first or preferred choice of service centers and schedule. We have some tips that will help you avoid some of the pitfalls when planning your next event. First and foremost, three months is not enough! With only three months’ lead time; you are not likely to get your first choice of schedule and facility. Plan at least six months in advance for an average workscope–twelve to eighteen months in advance for a large workscope. Just a few advantages of advance planning are: getting your first choice of facility and schedule; obtaining the best downtime; having plenty of time for planning and ordering parts and materials.

For more tips, please contact Dale Hawkins at 269.969.8463.

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