Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Dec 2023)10 ADs may apply2 service difficulty reports
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A partial loss of engine power due to lose baffling from the muffler, which resulted in an obstruction of the exhaust system.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ANC24LA005)
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Hoses and tubes | Apr 30, 2026 | Airframe (DA 40) |
| 2024-19-08 | Nose/Tail Landing Gear | Nov 29, 2024 | Airframe (DA 40) |
| 2022-13-06 | Cargo Compartments | Aug 11, 2022 | Airframe (DA 40)Only with: Includes Model DA 40 D airplanes that have been converted to Model DA 40 NG airplanes. |
| 2014-13-08 | Wings | Aug 27, 2014 | Airframe (DA 40)Certain serial numbers: DA 40 40.006–40.009; DA 40 40.011–40.1071; DA 40 40.1073–40.1077; DA 40 F 40.FC001–40.FC029 |
| 2011-21-10 | Cabin Cooling System | Nov 16, 2011 | Airframe (DA 40)Only with: Equipped with vapor cycle system cabin air conditioning installed per Premier Aircraft Service STC SA03674AT following DER Services Master Document List MDL-2006-020-1, Revision C, D, E, or F. |
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-25-01 | Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 40 and DA 40F Airplanes | Jan 11, 2011 | Airframe (DA 40) |
| 2009-07-14 | Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 and DA 40F Airplanes | May 11, 2009 | Airframe (DA 40)Certain serial numbers: DA 40 40.377; DA 40 40.420; DA 40 40.422; DA 40 40.644–40.693; DA 40 40.695–40.842; DA 40 40.844; … |
| 2007-11-21 | Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40 Airplanes | Jul 9, 2007 | Airframe (DA 40)Certain serial numbers: DA 40 40.006–40.079; DA 40 40.081–40.083; DA 40 40.201–40.417. Only with: Fuel shaft part number D41-2823-20-00 Rev "-" installed. |
| 2006-06-16 | Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and… | Apr 27, 2006 | Engine (IO-360-M1A+)Only with: Engines manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999. |
| 2005-19-11 | Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360… | Oct 21, 2005 | Engine (IO-360-M1A+)Only with: Engines rated at 300 HP or lower, manufactured new, rebuilt, or overhauled after March 1, 1999, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999. |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. FOUND TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR FAILED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.AFTER HOOKING UP GROUND POWER UNIT (24 VDC), BATTERY CIRCUIT TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR BLEW SMOKE AND LOUD POPPING SOUND.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.