EASA AD CF-2021-24: Cabin Equipment / Furnishings — Defective Baggage Nets

What to do

Operators must inspect the manufacture date of installed Quick Fix Baggage Net Assemblies at the next scheduled inspection or before accumulating 50 flight hours after August 4, 2021. If an affected net is found, it must be removed before further flight and replaced with a serviceable net prior to carrying baggage or cargo. Additionally, affected nets are prohibited from installation as replacement parts from the effective date onward.

Summary

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-24 addresses defective baggage nets installed on Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. models DA 40, DA 40 D, DA 40 F, DA 40 NG, and DA 62. The directive mandates the removal and replacement of Quick Fix Baggage Net Assemblies with defective buckles that may fail to restrain baggage or cargo, posing a risk of injury during emergency landings. It also prohibits the installation of affected baggage nets as replacement parts on these aircraft models.

What changed

CF-2021-24 introduces mandatory removal and replacement of specific Quick Fix Baggage Net Assemblies identified by part numbers D44-2550-90-00 and D67-2550-90-00_02 with certain manufacture dates. It enforces compliance with Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletins for corrective action and prohibits the installation of affected nets going forward. This is a new regulation responding to a quality issue in the manufacturing of baggage net buckles.

Why it matters

This directive is critical for aviation professionals to ensure passenger safety by preventing baggage nets from failing during flight or emergency situations. Operators and maintenance organizations must verify and replace defective nets to maintain airworthiness and regulatory compliance. Failure to comply could lead to injury risks and regulatory penalties.