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FAA adopts airworthiness directive addressing uncommanded rudder deflection on Diamond DA42

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The FAA has adopted a new airworthiness directive for Diamond DA42 aircraft after identifying a risk of uncommanded rudder deflection caused by a cracked nose landing gear hydraulic actuator rod end. The directive adds a regulatory requirement aimed at addressing the identified flight-control hazard.

Discovered 2026-08-06T06:34:46.192857-07:00 | 2026-08-06T06:34:46.192857-07:00

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  • The directive identifies a potential flight-control hazard on the Diamond DA42: a cracked nose landing gear hydraulic actuator rod end can cause uncommanded rudder deflection.
  • Operators and maintainers will need to account for the new FAA requirement in their airworthiness and maintenance programs.
  • The action underscores the importance of tracking component-level defects that can produce unintended flight-control inputs.

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