Dassault Falcon has received Federal Aviation Administration approval to use 3D data for type design in the completions process of its Falcon business jets.
The validation applies to completions for production aircraft, namely the large-cabin 900 and 2000 series, and the long-range 7X, which is the first aircraft to be fully approved to use 3D data throughout the manufacturing process.
Dassault Falcon president John Rosanvallon says: "FAA approval for 3D data to be used exclusively throughout the completions process of Falcon aircraft not only reflects Dassault's philosophy of utilising 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."
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The 7X was the first Falcon to be designed fully within the framework of Dassault's Product Lifecycle Management philosophy. The programme laid the groundwork for incorporating 3D data from the manufacturing process through to completions and operations, says the French airframer.
Key benefits of the programme include greater accuracy during the specification and design process, including the opportunity for the customer to visualise the aircraft's final configuration.
Source: Flight International
