EASA Regulations for Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. DA 40 D

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Leg Pivot Axle Cracking

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-50R1 addresses cracking in the nose landing gear (NLG) leg pivot axle of Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. DA 40, DA 40 D, and DA 40 F models. It mandates inspections and replacement procedures to detect and mitigate fatigue cracking in specific NLG leg part numbers D41-3223-10-00 and D41-3223-10-00_1. This directive updates previous requirements to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of affected aircraft.