AD 97-13-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc | DA20-A1 | Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc. Model DA 20-A1 Airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through 10287 |
Unsafe Condition
The pilot's shoe can become jammed between the rudder pedal and firewall due to screws protruding from the firewall in the rudder control pedal area, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Fabricate and install a placard with 1/8-inch letters reading 'SPINS PROHIBITED' in the pilot's clear view, amend the airplane flight manual (AFM) limitations section to prohibit spinning, and modify the rudder control pedal area with skid plates and countersunk screws as per Diamond Alert Service Bulletin No. DA 20-53-01A. The placard and AFM limitation may be removed after the modification is completed.
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Compliance Time
Effective July 14, 1997, except for those to whom it was made effective June 12, 1997 by priority letter AD 97-13-02.
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Affected Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc. Model DA 20-A1 airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through 10287.
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