Diamond DA42 NG — Airworthiness Directives

This Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-0235, issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), addresses safety concerns related to the rear passenger door latching mechanism on Diamond DA42 series aircraft, including the DA42 NG. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to prevent potential passenger door separation, which could lead to structural damage or loss of control of the aircraft. The AD requires compliance with specified actions within defined timeframes to ensure ongoing airworthiness. It emphasizes the importance of updating the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and conducting repetitive inspections to maintain safety standards. The document serves as a critical reference for operators and maintenance personnel of the affected aircraft models.

• AFM amendment required within 50 flight hours or 50 days after 13 December 2024.
• Initial inspection and modification must be completed within 50 flight hours or 50 days after the effective date.
• Repetitive inspections are required every 200 flight hours or 12 months, whichever comes first.
• Discrepancies found during inspections must be addressed before the next flight.
• Inspection results must be reported to DAI within 7 days.