AD 2018-10-10
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 in-flight shutdown due to failure of the propeller-regulating valve caused by hot exhaust gases coming from fractured engine exhaust pipes
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Required Actions
install additional engine exhaust pipe clamps with spring washers on original engine exhaust pipes, inspect original engine exhaust pipe for cracks, inspect modified engine exhaust pipe for cracks, replace original or modified engine exhaust pipe if cracks are found
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 airplanes
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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