# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0180: Quest Aircraft Design, LLC Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2020-13-01
- Products: Quest Aircraft Design
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 8, 2018, 83 FR 9820
- Comments due: April 23, 2018
- Became: [AD 2020-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-13-01)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0180 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0180, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-04650
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/65/ae/65ae05d8aaa0b39a38c69267b810b9bfdd560ee9e02d87c2e872d915b29c8675 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-03-08/pdf/2018-04650.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/03/08/2018-04650/airworthiness-directives-quest-aircraft-design-llc-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B96CD341B8DC14E38625824A00706FAE.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0180

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Quest Aircraft Design, LLC Model KODIAK 100 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracks found in certain nose landing gear forks. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection to determine if the affected nose landing gear fork is installed, repetitive inspections of the affected nose landing gear fork for cracks, repetitive inspections of the shimmy damper bracket for looseness if the affected nose landing gear fork is installed, and rework/replacement of parts as necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 8, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-04650, comments due Apr 23, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/03/08/2018-04650/airworthiness-directives-quest-aircraft-design-llc-airplanes)

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