AD 2017-01-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Diamond | Aircraft Industries GmbH | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Uncommanded engine shutdown during flight due to failure of the propeller regulating valve caused by hot exhaust gases escaping from fractured engine exhaust pipes.
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Required Actions
Inspect the exhaust pipes for cracks. Replace the exhaust pipes with new design pipes or install additional brackets as an alternative to modified exhaust pipes.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 airplanes, serial numbers 42.004 through 42.427 and 42.AC001 through 42.AC151, equipped with TAE 125-02-99 or TAE 125-02-114 engines and an exhaust pipe.
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