EASA AD US-2020-13-01
[Correction] Landing Gear - Nose Landing Gear Fork - Inspection
Summary
The Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2020-13-01 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addresses the nose landing gear fork inspection requirements for Daher Aircraft Design, LLC Model KODIAK 100 airplanes. This correction clarifies the type certificate holder's name and republishes the entire rule without changing the original inspection and replacement requirements for the nose landing gear fork and shimmy damper system.
What Changed
The correction updates the regulatory heading to correctly identify Daher Aircraft Design, LLC as the current type certificate holder instead of Quest Aircraft Design, LLC. No other changes to the original airworthiness directive's content or compliance requirements were made. The entire rule is republished for clarity.
Why It Matters
Accurate identification of the type certificate holder ensures proper regulatory tracking and compliance management for operators and maintenance organizations. This correction helps avoid confusion in documentation and supports consistent application of inspection and replacement procedures critical to maintaining the safety of the nose landing gear system on affected Kodiak 100 airplanes.
What To Do
Operators of Daher Aircraft Design, LLC Model KODIAK 100 airplanes must continue to comply with the original AD 2020-13-01 inspection and replacement requirements for the nose landing gear fork and shimmy damper system. Inspections must be performed within 25 hours time-in-service after August 17, 2020, and repeated every 200 hours as specified. Replacement of affected parts terminates further inspections.
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