AD 98-04-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | HOAC-Austria | DV 20 Katana | Airworthiness Directives; HOAC Austria Model DV 20 Katana Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the welding of the nose wheel tappet of the nose landing gear (NLG) could cause NLG collapse, resulting in inability to control the airplane during landing, takeoff, and other ground operations.
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Required Actions
Replace the nose wheel leg of the NLG with a part of improved design, nose wheel leg version 'B', in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
HOAC Austria Model DV 20 Katana airplanes, serial numbers 20.005 through 20.160
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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