14 CFR · Part 39
14 CFR § 39.5
When does FAA issue airworthiness directives?
FAA issues an airworthiness directive addressing a product when we find that:
(a)
An unsafe condition exists in the product; and
(b)
The condition is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
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Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.
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