# Proposed AD FAA-2011-0231: Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2011-11-07
- Products: Diamond Aircraft Industries
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 16, 2011, 76 FR 14346
- Comments due: May 2, 2011
- Became: [AD 2011-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-11-07)
- Docket: FAA-2011-0231 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2011-0231, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2011-CE-003-AD
- FR document: 2011-6096
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f2/ca/f2ca781ad1ef693eb39d151aef157c225548561d5cea4de3e74c6093cef1f5c9 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-03-16/pdf/2011-6096.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/16/2011-6096/airworthiness-directives-diamond-aircraft-industries-gmbh-model-da-42-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/305AA4637E4E296D8625785500476376.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2011-0231

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated 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:

Cracks have been reportedly found on DA 42 Main Landing Gear (MLG) Damper-to-Trailing Arm joints during standard maintenance. Depending on environmental-, operating- and runway conditions, the affected MLG joint, Part Number (P/N) D60-3217-23-5x (4 different lengths are available), which is made of aluminum, is susceptible to cracking.

This condition, if not detected and corrected, may lead to failure of the joint and subsequent damage or malfunction of the MLG, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane during landing and injury to occupants.

The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 16, 2011: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2011-6096, comments due May 2, 2011 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/16/2011-6096/airworthiness-directives-diamond-aircraft-industries-gmbh-model-da-42-airplanes)

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