AD 2009-10-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Diamond | Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 and DA 40 F | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 and DA 40 F Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 and DA 40 F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A fatigue crack developed in the nose gear leg pivot axle, leading to NLG leg failure. This could occur on other aircraft depending on operation type.
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Required Actions
Inspect the nose landing gear (NLG) leg for cracks. Replace the NLG leg with a serviceable unit if cracks are found.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 and DA 40F airplanes, all serial numbers beginning with 40.006 for DA 40 and 40.F001 or 40.FC001 for DA 40F, excluding those equipped with NLG leg part number D41-3223-10-00--1 or higher.
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