AD 2007-17-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Diamond | Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 and DA 40F | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 and DA 40F Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 and DA 40F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A nose landing gear leg failed in the area of the nose gear leg pivot axle due to a fatigue crack developed in the pivot axle. Material inspections indicate that such cracks may also develop on other serial numbers depending on the type of operation.
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Required Actions
Inspect the nose landing gear leg for cracks. Replace the nose landing gear leg if cracks are found.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date or within 200 hours time-in-service (whichever occurs later).
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Affected Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 (all serial numbers beginning with 40.006) and DA 40F (all serial numbers beginning with 40.F001 or 40.FC001).
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