Diamond DA62 — Service Bulletins

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by Transport Canada, specifically addressing the Diamond DA62 aircraft. It outlines a critical issue regarding the horizontal stabilizer attachment bolts, which were initially specified with incorrect torque values in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). The directive mandates corrective actions to ensure the safety and structural integrity of the aircraft. It is aimed at aircraft owners, maintenance personnel, and operators of the DA62, emphasizing the importance of compliance with the updated torque specifications to prevent potential loss of control due to stabilizer detachment.

• The AD CF-2024-02 is effective from January 26, 2024.
• It applies to DA62 aircraft serial numbers 62.C001 to 62.C044 and 62.008 to 62.203.
• All 16 horizontal stabilizer attachment bolts must be torqued to the correct specifications within 30 days or 30 hours of air time.
• The incorrect torque values could lead to structural failure and loss of control of the aircraft.
• Compliance with Mandatory Service Bulletin 62-052 is required for corrective actions.