Diamond DA 42

17 ADs match the Diamond DA 42 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

• 2026-14-08Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbHJul 20, 2026
• 2025-24-07Passenger/Crew DoorsFeb 12, 2026
• 2024-06-13Flight Control SystemMay 28, 2024
• 2022-06-08Flight Control SystemMay 9, 2022
• 2021-22-03Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionDec 21, 2021
• 2018-10-10Engine ExhaustJun 12, 2018
• 2013-19-11Landing GearOct 31, 2013
• 2013-07-01Landing GearMay 20, 2013
• 2012-17-07WingsOct 11, 2012
• 2011-11-07Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 AirplanesJul 6, 2011
• 2011-10-13Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Models DA 42, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG AirplanesJun 17, 2011
• 2008-23-08Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 AirplanesDec 22, 2008
• 2008-16-20Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 AirplanesSep 17, 2008
• 2007-23-14Diamond Aircraft Industries Model DA 42 AirplanesDec 26, 2007
• 2007-13-16Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 AirplanesAug 10, 2007
• 2007-12-24Diamond Aircraft Industries Model DA 42 AirplanesJul 19, 2007
• 2007-12-05Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 AirplanesJul 16, 2007

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

NTSB events

9

Destroyed

0

Substantial damage

9

Minor damage

0

No damage

0

Per 1,000 aircraft per year, 2016–2025

6

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Diamond DA 42 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. The yearly rate divides NTSB events from 2016 to 2025 by the number of registered Diamond DA 42 aircraft in each of those years. Not adjusted for hours flown: training aircraft fly far more than most.

• May 25, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · OntarioN591ER
• May 9, 2022Substantial damage · minor injuries · Lehighton, PAN988JA
• Apr 19, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Long Beach, CAN822SA
• Aug 17, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Bellefontaine, OHN215BN
• Aug 9, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Hiddenite, NCN906ER

117 reports on Diamond DA 42 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

17 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Diamond DA 42; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 9 NTSB events since 1982 involve Diamond DA 42 airframes; from 2016 to 2025, about 6 a year per 1,000 registered aircraft. Operators and repair stations filed 117 service difficulty reports on Diamond DA 42 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

• Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
• Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
• Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
• Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
• Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.