AD 2011-11-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Diamond | Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks have been reportedly found on DA 42 Main Landing Gear (MLG) Damper-to-Trailing Arm joints during standard maintenance. The affected MLG joint, Part Number (P/N) D60-3217-23-5x, made of aluminum, is susceptible to cracking, which may lead to failure of the joint and subsequent damage or malfunction of the MLG, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane during landing and injury to occupants.
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Required Actions
Replace each MLG joint P/N D60-3217-23-5x with a MLG joint P/N D64-3217-23-0x within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD. Do not install MLG joint P/N D60-3217-23-5x on any airplane as of the effective date of this AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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