AD 2012-26-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Thielert | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Reciprocating Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of possible power loss on airplanes equipped with TAE 125 engines.
Required Actions
Remove all full-authority digital electronic control (FADEC) software prior to versions 292, 301, and 302.
Compliance Time
Within 55 flight hours or within 3 months of the effective date of the AD, or during the next scheduled maintenance, whichever occurs first.
Affected Aircraft
Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH models TAE 125-01, TAE 125-02-99, and TAE 125-02-114 reciprocating engines installed in, but not limited to, Cessna 172 and (Reims-built) F172 series (EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. EASA.A.S.01527); Piper PA-28 series (EASA STC No. EASA.A.S. 01632); APEX (Robin) DR 400 series (EASA STC No. A.S.01380); and Diamond Aircraft Industries Models DA 40, DA 42, and DA 42M NG airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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