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PART 2638—EXECUTIVE BRANCH
ETHICS PROGRAM
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12674, 54 FR 15159, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p.
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[Docket No. FAA–2021–0602; Project
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Airworthiness Directives; Diamond
Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
Model DA 42, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M–
NG airplanes. This AD was prompted by
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
identifies the unsafe condition as failure
of the nose landing gear (NLG) actuator
attachment lever and detachment from
the NLG leg. This AD requires
repetitively inspecting the NLG actuator
attachment lever for cracks and damage
and taking any necessary corrective
actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
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This AD is effective December
21, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 21, 2021.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH,
N.A. Otto-Stra+e 5, A–2700 Wiener
Neustadt, Austria; phone: +43 2622
26700; fax: +43 2622 26780; email:
office@diamond-air.at; website: https://
www.diamondaircraft.com. You may
view this service information at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It is also
available at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0602.
DATES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0602; or in person at Docket
Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this
final rule, the MCAI, any comments
received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Penelope Trease, Aviation Safety
Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 26805 E 68th Avenue,
Denver, CO 80249; phone: (303) 342–
1094; email: penelope.trease@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Diamond Aircraft Industries
GmbH Model DA 42, DA 42 NG, and DA
42 M–NG airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
August 3, 2021 (86 FR 41786). The
NPRM was prompted by MCAI
originated by the European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which
is the Technical Agent for the Member
States of the European Union. EASA
issued AD 2019–0066, dated March 27,
2019 (referred to after this as ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
(Austria) and Diamond Aircraft
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Industries Inc. (Canada) Model DA 42,
DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M–NG
airplanes. The MCAI states:
An occurrence was reported of a failed
NLG actuator attachment lever, resulting in
disconnection from the NLG leg. When the
landing gear (LG) was retracted, the NLG
actuator interfered with the rudder control
rods, forcing the rudder into left-hand
deflection. After lowering the LG, full rudder
control was restored. The investigation
results showed that the actuator lever failed
due to a crack that had developed over a
longer time period.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to restricted rudder
travel in LG retracted configuration, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
[Diamond Aircraft Industries] DAI issued the
applicable [mandatory service bulletin] MSB,
providing instructions to inspect the affected
part.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of
the NLG leg actuator attachment lever and,
depending on findings, replacement of the
NLG leg.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0602.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in
the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI and service information
referenced above. The FAA reviewed
the relevant data and determined that
air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. This AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Diamond Aircraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42–
136/1 and MSB 42NG–078, dated
January 24, 2019 (issued as one
document) published with Diamond
Aircraft Work Instruction WI–MSB 42–
136 and WI–MSB 42NG–078, Revision
1, dated January 24, 2019 (issued as one
document) attached. The service
information contains procedures for
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repetitively inspecting the NLG actuator
attachment lever and replacing the NLG
leg assembly as necessary. This service
information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
of business or by the means identified
in ADDRESSES.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI
The MCAI applies to Model DA 42,
DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M–NG
airplanes. This AD does not apply to the
Model DA 42 M airplane because it does
not have an FAA type certificate.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 40 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA also estimates it will take about 1
work-hour per airplane to comply with
the inspection required by this AD and
no parts would be necessary. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates the inspection cost of this AD
on U.S. operators to be $3,400 or $85
per airplane.
In addition, the FAA estimates that
any necessary replacement actions will
take 6 work-hours and require parts
costing $1,500, for a cost of $2,010 per
airplane. The FAA has no way of
determining the number of airplanes
that may need these actions.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
44701: General requirements. Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
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distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. For the reasons
discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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2021–22–03 Diamond Aircraft Industries
GmbH: Amendment 39–21776; Docket
No. FAA–2021–0602; Project Identifier
2019–CE–022–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective December 21, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Diamond Aircraft
Industries GmbH Model DA 42, DA 42 NG,
and DA 42 M–NG airplanes, all serial
numbers, certificated in any category.
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and address an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as failure of
the nose landing gear (NLG) actuator
attachment lever and detachment from the
NLG leg. The FAA is issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracks in the NLG actuator
attachment lever, which could result in
restricted rudder travel with the NLG
retracted and reduced airplane control.
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(j) Related Information
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Penelope Trease, Aviation Safety
Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA, 26805 E 68th Avenue, Denver, CO
80249; phone: (303) 342–1094; email:
penelope.trease@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0066, dated
March 27, 2019, for more information. You
may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–0602.
(g) Definition of Airworthy Part
For the purposes of this AD, an airworthy
part is an NLG leg assembly that has
accumulated 1,800 or fewer hours time-inservice (TIS) since first installation on an
airplane or that has passed the inspection (no
cracks and no damage) required by paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD.
(h) Required Actions
(1) Inspect the NLG actuator attachment
lever for cracks and damage in the areas
shown in paragraph 2 of the Instructions in
Diamond Aircraft Work Instruction WI–MSB
42–136 and WI–MSB 42NG–078, Revision 1,
dated January 24, 2019 (issued as one
document) attached to Diamond Aircraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42–136/1
and MSB 42NG–078, dated January 24, 2019
(issued as one document) at the following
applicable compliance times in paragraph
(h)(1)(i) or (ii) of this AD:
(i) For airplanes with an NLG assembly
that has accumulated less than 1,800 hours
TIS as of the effective date of this AD: Within
200 hours TIS after the NLG assembly
accumulates 1,800 hours TIS or within 12
months after the NLG assembly accumulates
1,800 hours TIS, whichever occurs first, and
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 hours
TIS; or
(ii) For airplanes with an NLG assembly
that has accumulated 1,800 or more hours
TIS as of the effective date of this AD: Within
210 hours TIS after the effective date of this
AD or within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, and
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 hours
TIS.
(2) After each inspection required by
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, if there is a crack
or damage on the NLG actuator attachment
lever, before further flight, replace the NLG
leg assembly with an airworthy part as
defined by this AD.
(3) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install an NLG leg assembly on any
airplane unless it is an airworthy part as
defined by this AD.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 3221, Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach
Section.
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(f) Compliance
(1) The Manager, International Validation
Branch, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD or email: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@
faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
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(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Diamond Aircraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin MSB 42–136/1 and MSB 42NG–078,
dated January 24, 2019 (issued as one
document) published with Diamond Aircraft
Work Instruction WI–MSB 42–136 and WI–
MSB 42NG–078, Revision 1, dated January
24, 2019 (issued as one document) attached.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Diamond Aircraft Industries
GmbH, N.A. Otto-Stra+e 5, A–2700 Wiener
Neustadt, Austria; phone: +43 2622 26700;
fax: +43 2622 26780; email: office@diamondair.at; website: https://www.diamond
aircraft.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
Issued on October 13, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0602; Project Identifier 2019-CE-022-AD; Amendment
39-21776; AD 2021-22-03]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG
airplanes. This AD was prompted by 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 identifies the unsafe condition as failure of the
nose landing gear (NLG) actuator attachment lever and detachment from
the NLG leg. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the NLG actuator
attachment lever for cracks and damage and taking any necessary
corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
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DATES: This AD is effective December 21, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 21,
2021.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Stra[szlig]e 5, A-
2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria; phone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43 2622
26780; email: [email protected]; website: https://www.diamondaircraft.com. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901
Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2021-0602.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0602; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the
MCAI, any comments received, and other information. The address for
Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Penelope Trease, Aviation Safety
Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 26805 E 68th Avenue, Denver, CO 80249; phone:
(303) 342-1094; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Diamond Aircraft
Industries GmbH Model DA 42, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 3, 2021 (86 FR 41786).
The NPRM was prompted by MCAI originated by the European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member
States of the European Union. EASA issued AD 2019-0066, dated March 27,
2019 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH (Austria) and Diamond
Aircraft Industries Inc. (Canada) Model DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and
DA 42 M-NG airplanes. The MCAI states:
An occurrence was reported of a failed NLG actuator attachment
lever, resulting in disconnection from the NLG leg. When the landing
gear (LG) was retracted, the NLG actuator interfered with the rudder
control rods, forcing the rudder into left-hand deflection. After
lowering the LG, full rudder control was restored. The investigation
results showed that the actuator lever failed due to a crack that
had developed over a longer time period.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
restricted rudder travel in LG retracted configuration, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, [Diamond Aircraft
Industries] DAI issued the applicable [mandatory service bulletin]
MSB, providing instructions to inspect the affected part.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive inspections of the NLG leg actuator attachment lever and,
depending on findings, replacement of the NLG leg.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0602.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant
data and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. This AD is adopted as proposed in the
NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Diamond Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB
42-136/1 and MSB 42NG-078, dated January 24, 2019 (issued as one
document) published with Diamond Aircraft Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-
136 and WI-MSB 42NG-078, Revision 1, dated January 24, 2019 (issued as
one document) attached. The service information contains procedures for
repetitively inspecting the NLG actuator attachment lever and replacing
the NLG leg assembly as necessary. This service information is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
ADDRESSES.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
The MCAI applies to Model DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG
airplanes. This AD does not apply to the Model DA 42 M airplane because
it does not have an FAA type certificate.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 40 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA also estimates it will take about 1 work-hour per
airplane to comply with the inspection required by this AD and no parts
would be necessary. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the inspection cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be $3,400 or $85 per airplane.
In addition, the FAA estimates that any necessary replacement
actions will take 6 work-hours and require parts costing $1,500, for a
cost of $2,010 per airplane. The FAA has no way of determining the
number of airplanes that may need these actions.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the
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distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2021-22-03 Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH: Amendment 39-21776;
Docket No. FAA-2021-0602; Project Identifier 2019-CE-022-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 21,
2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42,
DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated
in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 3221, Nose/Tail
Landing Gear Attach Section.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and address an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as failure of the
nose landing gear (NLG) actuator attachment lever and detachment
from the NLG leg. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracks in the NLG actuator attachment lever, which could result in
restricted rudder travel with the NLG retracted and reduced airplane
control.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definition of Airworthy Part
For the purposes of this AD, an airworthy part is an NLG leg
assembly that has accumulated 1,800 or fewer hours time-in-service
(TIS) since first installation on an airplane or that has passed the
inspection (no cracks and no damage) required by paragraph (h)(1) of
this AD.
(h) Required Actions
(1) Inspect the NLG actuator attachment lever for cracks and
damage in the areas shown in paragraph 2 of the Instructions in
Diamond Aircraft Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-136 and WI-MSB 42NG-078,
Revision 1, dated January 24, 2019 (issued as one document) attached
to Diamond Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-136/1 and MSB
42NG-078, dated January 24, 2019 (issued as one document) at the
following applicable compliance times in paragraph (h)(1)(i) or (ii)
of this AD:
(i) For airplanes with an NLG assembly that has accumulated less
than 1,800 hours TIS as of the effective date of this AD: Within 200
hours TIS after the NLG assembly accumulates 1,800 hours TIS or
within 12 months after the NLG assembly accumulates 1,800 hours TIS,
whichever occurs first, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed
200 hours TIS; or
(ii) For airplanes with an NLG assembly that has accumulated
1,800 or more hours TIS as of the effective date of this AD: Within
210 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or within 12
months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first,
and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 hours TIS.
(2) After each inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of this
AD, if there is a crack or damage on the NLG actuator attachment
lever, before further flight, replace the NLG leg assembly with an
airworthy part as defined by this AD.
(3) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install an NLG
leg assembly on any airplane unless it is an airworthy part as
defined by this AD.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD or
email: [email protected].
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Penelope Trease,
Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 26805 E 68th Avenue, Denver,
CO 80249; phone: (303) 342-1094; email: [email protected].
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2019-0066, dated March 27, 2019, for more information. You may
examine the EASA AD in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0602.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Diamond Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-136/1 and
MSB 42NG-078, dated January 24, 2019 (issued as one document)
published with Diamond Aircraft Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-136 and
WI-MSB 42NG-078, Revision 1, dated January 24, 2019 (issued as one
document) attached.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Stra[szlig]e 5, A-2700
Wiener Neustadt, Austria; phone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43 2622
26780; email: [email protected]; website: https://www.diamondaircraft.com.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email: [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on October 13, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-25011 Filed 11-15-21; 8:45 am]
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