What Happened
Regulatory Action Targets Diamond DA40 Models Amid Safety Concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive covering all Diamond DA40, DA40 F, and DA40 NG aircraft due to reports of passenger doors separating during flight. The directive, which affects an estimated 987 U.S.-registered airplanes, requires inspections, updated operating procedures, and corrective actions to address potential door-latching failures. According to the FAA, improperly secured passenger doors and attempts to latch them in flight have been attributed to some incidents, while the cause of other instances remains unclear. The directive was reported by an aviation news source.