AD 2011-10-13 Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 42, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG Airplanes

Makes named: diamond. Models named: DA 42, DA 42-NG, DA 42 M-NG. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 42, DA 42-NG, and DA 42 M-NG airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within 6 months after June 17, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), incorporate Diamond Aircraft Temporary Revision TR-MA M 42-443, pages 3-55a and 3-55b, dated June 17, 2010, into the FAA-approved airplane flight manual following Diamond Aircraft Temporary Revision TR-MA M 42-443, Cover Page, dated June 17, 2010. (2) Within 6 months after June 17, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), replace the rear passenger door retaining bracket with an improved design retaining bracket following Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB 42-083/No. MSB 42NG-014, dated July 13, 2010; and Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-083/WI-MSB 42NG-014, dated July 13, 2010. (3) As of 6 months after June 17, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), do not install a part number DA4-5200-00-69 rear passenger door retaining bracket. FAA AD Differences Note : This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: On November 23, 2010, we issued AD 2010-25-01 as a unilateral action to address this unsafe condition on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 40 and DA 40F airplanes. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued AD 2010-0235 to address the same unsafe condition on both DA 40 and DA 42 series airplanes. Since AD 2010-25-01 already addresses this unsafe condition on Models DA 40 and DA 40F airplanes, we are not including those models in this AD. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2010-0235, dated November 10, 2010; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB 42-083/No. MSB 42NG-014, dated July 13, 2010; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-083/WI-MSB 42NG-014, dated July 13, 2010; and Diamond Aircraft Temporary Revision TR-MA M 42-443, pages 3-55a and 3-55b, dated June 17, 2010, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB 42-083/No. MSB 42NG-014, dated July 13, 2010; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-083/WI-MSB 42NG-014, dated July 13, 2010; and Diamond Aircraft Temporary Revision TR-MA M 42-443, pages 3-55a and 3-55b, dated June 17, 2010, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Straße 5, A-2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria, telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43 2622 26780; e-mail: office@diamond-air.at; Internet: http://www.diamond-air.at. (3) You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 3, 2011. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011-11267 Filed 5-12-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within 6 months after June 17, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), incorporate Diamond Aircraft Temporary Revision TR-MA M 42-443, pages 3-55a and 3-55b, dated June 17, 2010, into the FAA-approved airplane flight manual following Diamond Aircraft Temporary Revision TR-MA M 42-443, Cover Page, dated June 17, 2010. (2) Within 6 months after June 17, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), replace the rear passenger door retaining bracket with an improved design retaining bracket following Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB 42-083/No. MSB 42NG-014, dated July 13, 2010; and Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-083/WI-MSB 42NG-014, dated July 13, 2010. (3) As of 6 months after June 17, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), do not install a part number DA4-5200-00-69 rear passenger door retaining bracket. FAA AD Differences Note : This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: On November 23, 2010, we issued AD 2010-25-01 as a unilateral action to address this unsafe condition on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 40 and DA 40F airplanes. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued AD 2010-0235 to address the same unsafe condition on both DA 40 and DA 42 series airplanes. Since AD 2010-25-01 already addresses this unsafe condition on Models DA 40 and DA 40F airplanes, we are not including those models in this AD. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2010-0235, dated November 10, 2010; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB 42-083/No. MSB 42NG-014, dated July 13, 2010; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-083/WI-MSB 42NG-014, dated July 13, 2010; and Diamond Aircraft Temporary Revision TR-MA M 42-443, pages 3-55a and 3-55b, dated June 17, 2010, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB 42-083/No. MSB 42NG-014, dated July 13, 2010; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Work Instruction WI-MSB 42-083/WI-MSB 42NG-014, dated July 13, 2010; and Diamond Aircraft Temporary Revision TR-MA M 42-443, pages 3-55a and 3-55b, dated June 17, 2010, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, N.A. Otto-Straße 5, A-2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria, telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43 2622 26780; e-mail: office@diamond-air.at; Internet: http://www.diamond-air.at. (3) You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 3, 2011. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011-11267 Filed 5-12-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P