EASA AD No.

: 2017-0074

Airworthiness Directive
AD No.: 2017-0074
Issued: 28 April 2017
Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with
Regulation (EC) 216/2008 on behalf of the European Union, its Member States and of the
European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of that
Regulation.

This AD is issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) 748/2012, Part 21.A.3B. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 Annex I, Part M.A.301,
the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate an aircraft to
which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency [Regulation (EU) 1321/2014
Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [Regulation (EC) 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption].

Design Approval Holder’s Name: Type/Model designation(s):

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES GMBH DA 42 and DA 42 M aeroplanes

Effective Date: 12 May 2017

TCDS Number(s): EASA.A.005 and EASA.A.513
Foreign AD: Not applicable
Supersedure: None

ATA 27 – Flight Controls – Flap Control System / Bell Crank Assembly – Inspection /
Modification

Manufacturer(s):
Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH (Austria), Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. (Canada)

Applicability:
DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 M-NG and DA 42 NG aeroplanes (including those certified in the Restricted
category), manufacturer serial numbers 42.004 to 42.427 inclusive, 42.AC001 to 42.AC151
inclusive, 42.M001 to 42.M026 inclusive, 42.N001 to 42.N067 inclusive, 42.N100 to 42.N129
inclusive, 42.NC001 to 42.NC008 inclusive and 42.MN001 to 42.MN033 inclusive.

Reason:
Cracks and deformation have been found on the flap bell crank Part Number (P/N) D60-2757-11-00.
Frequent high load conditions have been identified as the root cause.

This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure of the flap bell crank and
consequent reduced control of the aeroplane.

To address this potential unsafe condition, Diamond Aircraft Industries (DAI) issued Mandatory
Service Bulletin (MSB) 42-126 / MSB 42NG-066 and the corresponding Work Instruction (WI) MSB
42-126 / WI-MSB 42NG-066 (single document), hereafter referred to as ‘the applicable MSB’ in
this AD, providing inspection and modification instructions.

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For the reason described above, this AD requires modification of the flap control system by
installing two spacers to replace a single long spacer, repetitive inspections of the flap bell crank,
and, depending on findings, replacement of the flap bell crank with an improved part. Installation
of an improved flap bell crank constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections
required by this AD.

Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s):

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously:

Inspection(s):
(1) Within the compliance time as specified in Table 1 of this AD and, thereafter, at intervals not
to exceed 200 flight hours (FH), inspect the flap bell crank P/N D60-2757-11-00 in accordance
with the instructions of the applicable MSB.

Table 1 – Initial Inspection of Flap Bell Crank

FH accumulated by the aeroplane Compliance time

(on the effective date of this AD)
More than 500 Within 100 FH or 6 months, whichever occurs
first after the effective date of this AD
500 or less Before exceeding 600 FH

Modification:
(2) Concurrent with the first inspection as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, modify the flap
control system by installing two spacers P/N DS BU2-10-06-0065-C where the flap actuator
rod end bearing is connected to the flap bell crank in accordance with the instructions of the
applicable MSB.

Corrective Action(s):
(3) If, during any inspection as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, discrepancies are found,
before next flight, replace the flap bell crank with an improved part P/N D60-2757-11-00_01
in accordance with the instructions of the applicable MSB.

Terminating Action:
(4) Installation of an improved flap bell crank P/N D60-2757-11-00_01 in accordance with the
instructions of the applicable MSB constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections
required by paragraph (1) of this AD for that aeroplane.

Ref. Publications:
DAI MSB 42-126 / DAI MSB 42NG-066 original issue, dated 27 March 2017.

The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of this AD.

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Remarks:
1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve Alternative Methods of
Compliance for this AD.

2. This AD was posted on 28 March 2017 as PAD 17-042 for consultation until 25 April 2017.
No comments were received during the consultation period.

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the EASA Safety Information Section,
Certification Directorate. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu.

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in this AD, please
contact: Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, Austria, Telephone +43 2622 26700,
Fax +43 2622 26780, E‐mail: airworthiness@diamond‐air.at.

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