AD 2011-10-13

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 42, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG Airplanes

AD Number
2011-10-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0185
FR Citation
76 FR 27861

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 42 Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 42, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 42, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The original retaining bracket Part Number (P/N) DA4-5200-00-69 might not hold the rear passenger door in the 'near closed' position while in flight, potentially leading to the door opening and departing the airplane in flight.

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Required Actions

Replace the passenger door retaining bracket with an improved part, P/N DA4-5200-00-69-SB. Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) procedures for flight with the door unlocked/open.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 42, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG airplanes.

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