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AD/DIAMOND/3 - Nose Wheel Leg

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Requires owners/operators of Diamond DV20 aircraft (serials 20.005–20.160) to inspect the nose-wheel leg weld for cracks using fluorescent penetrant per Diamond Service Bulletin 20‑32. The first inspection is due within 20 hours time-in-service after 6 May 1998 (unless already done) and then every 100 hours until a version 'B' nose wheel leg is fitted.

Operators pay for inspections and any repairs, must schedule recurring maintenance, and follow the manufacturer’s inspection procedure.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/DIAMOND/3 Nose Wheel Leg 7/98 DM

Applicability: Model DV20 with serial numbers 20.005 through 20.160.

Requirement: Check the nose wheel leg weld for cracks using the fluorescent penetrant method, in accordance with Diamond Aircraft Industries Service Bulletin 20-32.

Note: Austrian AD No. 86 refers.

Compliance: Unless the initial inspection is already accomplished, within 20 hours time in service after 6 May 1998; thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service, until a version ‘B’ nose wheel leg is installed.

This airworthiness directive becomes effective on 6 May 1998.

Background: The manufacturer has identified the possibility of cracks occurring in the weld of the nose wheel tappet.

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