airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2016-11-09 · Effective 2016-11-29 · 81 FR 78708
Document
Document number
2016-26808
Federal Register citation
81 FR 78708
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Diamond
Publication date
2016-11-09
Effective date
2016-11-29
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9369
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 NG airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as possible loss of engine power and emergency landing with consequent damage to the airplane and occupant injury caused by a manufacturing quality deficiency in a batch of V-clamps that could cause the V-clamp to crack and fail. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.