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US regulator orders passenger door checks on Diamond DA 40 planes after doors came loose in flight
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a mandatory safety order for Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. DA 40, DA 40 F, and DA 40 NG airplanes after several passenger doors separated during flight. Owners and operators must check the door latch and safety hook, inspect related parts, measure handle force, add placards, and replace components where needed.
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What does it mean?
If you fly or own one of these Diamond planes, the passenger door must be checked and, if needed, repaired before normal use. The flight manual is also being updated with new limits and emergency steps for the crew.
Who is affected?
Owners, operators, and pilots of Diamond DA 40, DA 40 F, and DA 40 NG airplanes.