Yingling Aviation has successfully completed its first Dassault Falcon 900 dry bay modification, marking a milestone in the company’s Falcon aircraft service capabilities.
The modification is required on the Falcon 50, 900, and 2000 to correct a possible hazard. Reports show that if the main landing gear collapses during takeoff or landing, the wing tank structure can fail, leading to fuel spillage and possible fire. Dassault Aviation has developed a structural modification of the wing fuel tanks in the area of the wheel well, which introduces a dry bay by adding a sealed boundary in front of the rear spar.
With the FAA-mandated AD compliance deadline on Feb. 14, 2026, operators are facing pressure to secure slots for the required modification. Yingling can perform the work at its Wichita location or in the customer’s hangar in less than two weeks.
While the project was the first for the Kansas-based MRO, its recently acquired veteran AOG team has performed more than 100 of the modifications. The quality of the work so impressed the customer that they committed to sending more of their aircraft to undergo the process.
“As we continue to invest in and expand our Falcon support capabilities to meet customer demand, milestones like this affirm our team’s expertise and readiness to take on more complex projects,” said Jason Cohen, Yingling’s executive v-p of sales.