Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment
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What to do
Operators must replace components before their life limits are exceeded and perform all maintenance tasks within the specified intervals starting from the effective date of the PAD. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected according to Diamond Aircraft Industries maintenance documentation before the next flight. The approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months after the PAD's effective date to include the updated limitations and tasks.
Summary
EASA Proposed Airworthiness Directive (PAD) 26-096 addresses the time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest Airworthiness Limitations Section and associated documents. This PAD applies to all serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.
What changed
This PAD proposes the incorporation of revision 6 of the Airworthiness Limitations Section and related documents, including a new life limit for the gas spring of the passenger door latching mechanism. It requires operators to replace components before exceeding life limits and to perform maintenance tasks within specified intervals. The Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be updated within 12 months to reflect these new or more restrictive tasks and limitations.
Why it matters
Compliance with EASA PAD 26-096 is critical to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the affected Diamond DA 42 series aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must adhere to the updated maintenance schedules and life limits to prevent unsafe conditions. This directive helps maintain regulatory compliance and reduces the risk of component failures that could compromise flight safety.
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