FALCON SERVICE BULLETIN

FALCON 7X
FALCON 8X

No 438
MAY 10, 2023

ATA 24
ELECTRICAL POWER
PRIMARY DC GENERATION SYSTEM
INSTALLATION OF NEW DC GENERATORS

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ELECTRICAL POWER
PRIMARY DC GENERATION SYSTEM
INSTALLATION OF NEW DC GENERATORS

Initial issuance January 25, 2022

List of effective pages:
1 to 6

Erratum May 10, 2023

List of effective pages:
1 to 6
REASON: Modification of "REASON" paragraph.

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ELECTRICAL POWER
PRIMARY DC GENERATION SYSTEM
INSTALLATION OF NEW DC GENERATORS

1. PLANNING INFORMATION

A. EFFECTIVITY
This Service Bulletin is applicable to:
• 7X aircraft with serial numbers 2 thru 400,
• 8X aircraft with serial numbers 402 and subsequent,
that have not previously implemented DASSAULT AVIATION modification M1746, and
that are not equipped with 3 engine generators P/N 30089-007.
B. REASON

DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data

The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to improve main generator mechanical robustness in order to
increase the bearing restoration interval to 1800 FH.
C. DESCRIPTION
The Service Bulletin is divided into three sections:
• Section 7X-438-1: Installation of new engine 1 generator (L7000PC),
• Section 7X-438-2: Installation of new engine 2 generator (M7000PC),
• Section 7X-438-3: Installation of new engine 3 generator (R7000PC).
For each section, the operation consists in replacing:
• the DC generator ((L7000PC) or (M7000PC) or (R7000PC)),
• the DC generator gearshaft splined adapter ((L9710PC) or (M9710PC) or (R9710PC)).

D. COMPLIANCE
If you choose to comply with this Service Bulletin, accomplishment of each section is to be performed
during removal of the corresponding DC generator.
E. APPROVAL
This Service Bulletin covers DASSAULT AVIATION modification M1746 that has been approved under
the authority of the DOA ref. EASA.21J.051.
The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of the DOA ref. EASA.21J.051.
F. LABOR
Estimated labor-hours: Refer to Service Bulletin Commercial Summary.
NOTE: These labor-hours only concern the work described in this Service Bulletin and do not include
other maintenance work that may be performed on this occasion.

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G. MATERIAL - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The modification kit may be obtained from either address listed below:
Western hemisphere: DASSAULT FALCON JET CORP.
SPARES DISTRIBUTION CENTER
200 RISER ROAD
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 07643 U.S.A.
Telephone:
• CANADA and U.S.A.: 1-800-800-4036
• MEXICO: 001-800-800-4036
• Other countries: 1-201-541-4809
Email to: Customer.Care@DassaultFalconJet.com
Other continents: DASSAULT AVIATION
Falcon Spares
DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data

54, AVENUE MARCEL DASSAULT

B.P. 24
33701 MERIGNAC Cedex (FRANCE)
Telephone: 33 (0)5.56.18.44.44
Email to: dafsorders@dassault-aviation.com

The equipment removed must be returned to one of the addresses listed below:
Western hemisphere: DASSAULT FALCON JET CORP.
SPARES DISTRIBUTION CENTER
200 RISER ROAD
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 07643 U.S.A.
Telephone:
• CANADA and U.S.A.: 1-800-800-4036
• MEXICO: 001-800-800-4036
• Other countries: 1-201-541-4809
Email to: Customer.Care@DassaultFalconjet.com
Other continents: DASSAULT AVIATION C/O DAHER
3 avenue de Valquiou
ZAC Aérolians
93290 TREMBLAY-EN-FRANCE (FRANCE)
Telephone: 33 (0)5.56.18.44.44
Email to: dafsorders@dassault-aviation.com

Price and availability on request.

H. TOOLING
- TOOL BOX (TO-20-008).

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I. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

• For 3 DC generators:
• Change in weight: + 0.291 kg (0.64 lb)
• 7X aircraft: Change in balance with respect to 25% MAC: 1.62 m.kg (140.6 in.lb)
• 8X aircraft: Change in balance with respect to 25% MAC: 1.87 m.kg (162.3 in.lb)
• DC generator 1 or 3:
• Change in weight: +0.097 kg (0.21 lb)
• 7X aircraft: Change in balance with respect to 25% MAC: 0.43 m.kg (37.3 in.lb)
• 8X aircraft: Change in balance with respect to 25% MAC: 0.48 m.kg (41.6 in.lb)
• DC generator 2:
• Change in weight: +0.097 kg (0.21 lb)
• 7X aircraft: Change in balance with respect to 25% MAC: 0.76 m.kg (66.0 in.lb)
• 8X aircraft: Change in balance with respect to 25% MAC: 0.82 m.kg (71.1 in.lb)

J. REFERENCES

DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data

Aircraft Maintenance Manual:
• GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Refer to TASK 20-00-00-910-801)
• USE OF THE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (Refer to TASK 20-00-00-910-803)
• REMOVAL / INSTALLATION OF THE DC GENERATORS (Refer to TASK 24-31-01-900-801)
• REMOVAL / INSTALLATION OF THE DC GENERATOR GEARSHAFT SPLINED ADAPTERS
(Refer to TASK 72-60-09-900-802)

K. OTHER PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED

The following publications will be revised at a later date to include the changes introduced by this
Service Bulletin:
• Illustrated Parts Catalog,
• Aircraft Maintenance Manual,
• Maintenance Planning Document.

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2. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

(1) Obey the general maintenance and safety precautions (Refer to TASK 20-00-00-910-801).
B. PRELIMINARY STEPS
(1) The aircraft must be in the maintenance configuration (Refer to TASK 20-00-00-910-803).

C. SECTION 7X-438-1: REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE 1 GENERATOR (L7000PC)

(1) Remove the engine 1 generator (L7000PC) (Refer to TASK 24-31-01-900-801).
(2) Replace the AGB DC generator gearshaft splined adapter (L9710PC) (Refer to TASK
72-60-09-900-802).
NOTE: We recommend the use of the puller P/N PWC48468 to avoid removing the magnetic
seal.
DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data

(3) Install the new engine 1 generator (L7000PC) (Refer to TASK 24-31-01-900-801).
(4) Discard the removed AGB DC generator gearshaft splined adapter (L9710PC).

D. SECTION 7X-438-2: REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE 2 GENERATOR (M7000PC)

(1) Remove the engine 2 generator (M7000PC) (Refer to TASK 24-31-01-900-801).
(2) Replace the AGB DC generator gearshaft splined adapter (M9710PC) (Refer to TASK
72-60-09-900-802).
NOTE: We recommend the use of the puller P/N PWC48468 to avoid removing the magnetic
seal.
(3) Install the new engine 2 generator (M7000PC) (Refer to TASK 24-31-01-900-801).
(4) Discard the removed AGB DC generator gearshaft splined adapter (M9710PC).
E. SECTION 7X-438-3: REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE 3 GENERATOR (R7000PC)
(1) Remove the engine 3 generator (R7000PC) (Refer to TASK 24-31-01-900-801).
(2) Replace the AGB DC generator gearshaft splined adapter (R9710PC) (Refer to TASK
72-60-09-900-802).
NOTE: We recommend the use of the puller P/N PWC48468 to avoid removing the magnetic
seal.
(3) Install the new engine 3 generator (R7000PC) (Refer to TASK 24-31-01-900-801).
(4) Discard the removed AGB DC generator gearshaft splined adapter (R9710PC).

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F. RECORDING
Record compliance with this Service Bulletin in the appropriate aircraft documents.
Fill out the electronic Service Bulletin reply form accessible from the ”Service Bulletin" page on the
Falcon portal or register SB implementation at Sbconfiguration@dassault-aviation.com, providing all
useful information for aircraft identification:
• aircraft type and serial number,
• SB compliance: complete or section(s) applied,
• remarks,
• compliance date,
• service center.

DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data

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3. MATERIAL INFORMATION

NOTE: Compliance with this Service Bulletin by substituting the part numbers below with interchangeable
subsequent part numbers (as per the Master List) is acceptable, provided that subsequent part
numbers have the same effectivity as the original ones.

A. MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT PART NUMBERS

NEW P/N QTY KEY WORD OLD P/N

30089-007 1 per section DC generator 30089-006 (NOTE 1)

ST3983-09 1 per section DC generator gearshaft splined adapter ST3983-01 (NOTE 2)

NOTE 1: The DC generator removed must be sent to one of the addresses listed in paragraph 1.G. of
this Service Bulletin.
DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data

NOTE 2: The DC generator gearshaft splined adapter removed must be discarded.

B. TOOL
For the removal of the AGB DC generator gearshaft splined adapters, we recommend the use of the
puller P/N PWC48468 to avoid removing the magnetic seal.

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