Wed, Dec 22, 2010
Dassault Falcon Is First OEM To Receive Such Approval
The FAA has given Dassault Falcon approval for the use of 3D
data for type design in the completions process of Falcon
aircraft. The approval applies to completions for production
aircraft, including the Falcon 900 and 2000 series, as well as the
7X. Dassault previously received approval for 3D data on the basic
design of the Falcon 7X when it was jointly certified by the FAA
and the EASA in 2007, making it the first aircraft to be fully
approved for the use of 3D data throughout the entire manufacturing
process.
Dassault 3D Design Unit
“FAA approval for 3D data to be used exclusively
throughout the completions process of Falcon aircraft not only
reflects Dassault’s philosophy of utilizing the highest level
of technology to increase quality but also sets a new standard for
how airworthiness authorities will accept and validate new aircraft
designs going forward,” said John Rosanvallon, President and
CEO of Dassault Falcon.
The 7X was the first Falcon to be designed fully within the
framework of Dassault’s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
philosophy. The program set the groundwork for the incorporation of
3D data from the manufacturing process through to completions and
operations. Key benefits include greater accuracy during the spec
& design process, including the opportunity for the customer to
visualize the final configuration of the aircraft. Definition of
the aircraft specification in 3D also ensures compatibility of
component placement with maintenance activities and a higher
overall quality of the completions process.
(L-R) Dassault's Fredrick Lherm, FAA's S. Frances Cox
The approval process to validate the use of 3D data in
completions activities was the result of nearly two years of
collaboration between Dassault Falcon and the FAA, including more
than 60 meetings held with the agency’s three main branches
(ACO, MIDO, FSDO). The approval required Dassault Falcon to develop
detailed processes for the use, storage and long-term retention of
3D data, including disaster recovery plans. Additionally, Dassault
Falcon developed an extensive training program for those involved
in the process.
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