EASA AD 2026-0125R1
Landing Gear – Nose landing Gear Hydraulic Actuator Rod End – Inspection
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0125R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the inspection of the nose landing gear hydraulic actuator rod end on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of specific affected parts with part numbers X11-0006-SMRCD10IRMR.7403 and X11-0006-GARSW-10RR to detect cracks that could cause rudder control issues. The directive also includes operational limitations and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.