airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-09-26 · Effective 2013-10-31 · 78 FR 59223
Document
Document number
2013-22979
Federal Register citation
78 FR 59223
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Diamond
Publication date
2013-09-26
Effective date
2013-10-31
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0597
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 42, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as insufficient clearance between the rod end safety washer and the nose landing gear attachment lever causes the rod end to bend at each gear retraction sequence. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.