EASA Regulations for Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42

8 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42.

EASA AD 2024-0235

Doors — Rear Passenger Door Latching Mechanism — Inspection / Modification / Airplane Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0235 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG aeroplanes of all serial numbers. This directive addresses issues related to the rear passenger door latching mechanism and requires inspection, modification, and an amendment to the Airplane Flight Manual. It aims to enhance safety by preventing passenger door separation during flight.

Dec 6, 2024

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EASA AD 2023-0013R1

Flight Controls — Rudder Steering Bracket — Inspections / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0013R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and modification of the rudder steering bracket on Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 series aeroplanes, including DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG models. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions related to the rudder T-yoke bolt to prevent potential loss of rudder control. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft.

Apr 25, 2024

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EASA AD 2020-0008

Flight Controls — Flap Control System / Bellcrank Assembly — Inspection / Modification

The document titled Flight Controls — Flap Control System / Bellcrank Assembly — Inspection / Modification is a directive concerning the Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the flap control system's bellcrank assembly to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Jan 20, 2020

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EASA AD 2019-0302

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0013

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0302 is an airworthiness directive issued for Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42 series aeroplanes, including DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG models. The directive addresses the inspection and maintenance of the rudder T-yoke axle self-locking nut to ensure proper installation and prevent potential rudder control issues. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft.

Dec 13, 2019

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EASA AD 2019-0218

Fuel — Fuel Tank Connection Hoses — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0218 is an airworthiness directive addressing fuel tank connection hoses on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG aeroplanes. It targets specific fuel tank connection hoses with part number D4D-2817-10-70 that were found to be defective due to dissolved rubber components. The directive mandates replacement of these affected hoses to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.

Sep 3, 2019

EASA AD 2019-0066

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Leg Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0066 is an airworthiness directive addressing the nose landing gear leg assembly inspection for Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the nose landing gear actuator attachment lever to detect cracks that could lead to restricted rudder control. The directive applies to all serial numbers, including those converted via specific service bulletins.

Mar 27, 2019

EASA AD 2018-0214

Flight Controls — Rudder Pedal Gust Lock Mounts — Removal

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0214 is an airworthiness directive affecting Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42 NG and DA 42 M-NG aeroplanes. It addresses a potential issue with the rudder pedal gust lock mounts that may interfere with the canopy gas spring damper, potentially restricting rudder travel. The directive mandates removal of the pilot side rudder pedal gust lock mounts to ensure safe operation.

Oct 4, 2018

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EASA AD 2017-0254

Engine Exhaust — Exhaust Pipes — Modification / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0254 is issued for Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42 and DA 42 M aeroplanes equipped with TAE 125-02-99 or TAE 125-02-114 engines. The directive addresses issues related to engine exhaust pipes, specifically the risk of cracks and fractures in exhaust pipes and brackets that can lead to uncommanded engine in-flight shutdowns. It mandates modifications and inspections to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Dec 21, 2017

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