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Federal Register · December 23, 2025
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Airplanes Noisy translates that to

Diamond Aircraft must fix more fuel tank issues on its DA 40 NG airplanes

What happened
The US aviation regulator is updating a rule for Diamond Aircraft's DA 40 NG airplanes. The rule requires the company to fix fuel tank connection hoses that are detaching. This means more airplanes will need inspections and part replacements to prevent fuel leaks.
Why it matters
This is a small, specific update to an existing safety rule. It shows that even after an initial fix, new problems can emerge in manufacturing. The regulator is simply expanding the scope of an existing mandate to cover newly identified faulty parts.
The signal
Watch for any further updates from the FAA or Diamond Aircraft that indicate if this expanded fix resolves the issue, or if more problems are found.
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