Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Leg Assembly — Inspection
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What to do
Operators must inspect the nose landing gear leg actuator attachment lever within the specified compliance times based on flight hours, and then at intervals not exceeding 200 flight hours. If any cracks or defects are found, the affected part must be replaced before the next flight. Only serviceable parts may be installed after 10 April 2019, and inspections must follow the instructions in the applicable Diamond Aircraft Industries Mandatory Service Bulletin.
Summary
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.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces mandatory repetitive inspections of the nose landing gear leg actuator attachment lever on affected Diamond DA 42 series aircraft. It requires replacement of the part if any defects are found and allows installation of only serviceable parts after the effective date. The directive does not supersede any previous AD.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a safety issue that could cause restricted rudder travel and reduced aircraft control during landing gear retraction. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential accidents. Compliance helps maintain regulatory adherence and aircraft safety.
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