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 When the landing gear (LG) was retracted, the NLG actuator interfered with the rudder control rods, forcing the rudder into left-hand deflection.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 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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(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 (published as one document with Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42-136/1 and MSB 42NG-078, dated January 24, 2019) at the following applicable compliance times:
(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.
(1) Within 80 flight hours after accomplishing the records review required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do a detailed inspection for cracking of the affected MLG drag strut assembly, and do all applicable on-condition actions before further flight, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 80 flight hours until the magnetic particle inspection required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD is done.
(2) Within 1,600 flight hours or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, perform a magnetic particle inspection for cracks of the entire tubular section of the affected MLG drag strut assembly, and do all on-condition actions before further flight, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA. Performing the magnetic particle inspection required by this paragraph terminates the repetitive detailed inspections required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
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