Aircraft Pilot's Operating Handbook and Airplane Flight Manual - Revision
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What to do
Affected operators must revise the POH/AFM or supplement 5 by replacing the existing obstacle landing distance tables with those from revision 22 of the POH/AFM before further flight. This revision can be performed by a pilot holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records. Compliance with this directive is required by April 1, 2020.
Summary
The Aircraft Pilot's Operating Handbook and Airplane Flight Manual - Revision is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting all Daher Aircraft Design, LLC Model KODIAK 100 airplanes. This directive addresses incorrect low weight landing distances published in the performance section of the pilot's operating handbook and airplane flight manual or supplement 5. The AD mandates updating these manuals to ensure accurate obstacle landing distance data.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive requires revising the performance section of the POH/AFM or supplement 5 by removing the incorrect “Obstacle Landing Distance” tables and replacing them with corrected data from revision 22 of the POH/AFM. It corrects landing distance values that were up to 520 feet shorter than actual performance for weights below maximum gross weight, which could lead to unsafe runway overruns.
Why it matters
Accurate landing distance data is critical for safe flight operations and compliance with performance limitations. Operators and pilots using the incorrect data risk runway overruns during landing, which poses a significant safety hazard. This AD ensures that flight manuals reflect true aircraft performance, supporting safe operational decision-making and regulatory compliance.
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