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US Regulator Follows European Lead on Flap Actuator Safety Issue
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed an airworthiness directive for all Diamond DA50 C aircraft, addressing a condition that could prevent pilots from extending the flaps and potentially limit aileron travel. The proposal follows a similar directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and requires operators to inspect and modify the flap actuator. The FAA estimates the directive would affect 30 airplanes on the US registry, with initial inspection costs of $85 per aircraft and modification costs of up to $2,675 per aircraft. The proposal was first reported by AviNews.