AD 2017-18-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Diamond | Aircraft Industries GmbH | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | crank | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Crack formation on the flap bell crank, Part Number D60-2757-11-00, which could lead to failure of the flap bell crank and reduced control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Install two spacers to replace a single long spacer in the flap control system. Perform repetitive inspections of the flap bell crank for cracks. Replace the flap bell crank with an improved part if cracks are found. Installation of an improved flap bell crank terminates the requirement for repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 42, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 42 NG airplanes, serial numbers 42.004 through 42.427, 42.AC001 through 42.AC151, 42.M001 through 42.M026, 42.N001 through 42.N067, 42.N100 through 42.N129, 42.NC001 through 42.NC008, and 42.MN001 through 42.MN033, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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