AD 2013-08-21
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Diamond | Aircraft Industries | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Chafing between the charge air tubing and the engine firewall may cause a hole in the charge air tubing, which could result in loss of charged air pressure, leading to loss of engine power and reduced control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the charge air tubing from the turbocharger to the intercooler for chafing marks. Replace damaged tubing or install improved design tubing as necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries Model DA 40 NG airplanes, serial numbers 40.N001 through 40.N084, and all serial numbers of Model DA 40 NG airplanes converted from the Model DA 40 D.
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