EuroFox - UK Directive

[FlyingVizsla]

Recreational Aviation Australia wishes to advise members of the issue of an Emergency Mandatory Permit Directive (MPD) released by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) that may be relevant to aircraft operated within the recreational aviation community.

 

Emergency Mandatory Permit Directive Details:

• Directive Number: 2026-002-E
• Issue Date: 09 January 2026
• Issuing Authority: UK Civil Aviation Authority
• Regulatory Basis: Issued in accordance with Regulation 41(1) of the Air Navigation Order 2016 (as amended)

Applicable Aircraft:

• Design Approval Holder: Ascent Industries Ltd (trading as EuroFOX Aviation)
• Aircraft Type/Models: Eurofox aircraft – all models
• Applicability: Aircraft registered in the United Kingdom and operating under a UK CAA Permit to Fly

The UK CAA has classified this directive as emergency and mandatory, requiring immediate compliance for affected aircraft operating under the UK Permit to Fly system.

 

While this MPD applies directly to UK-registered aircraft, RAAus strongly encourages all Eurofox owners and operators, regardless of registration state, to:

• Review the details of this directive carefully
• Assess whether the identified issue may be relevant to their aircraft
• Consult with the aircraft manufacturer, maintainer, or appropriate technical authority as required

Further guidance will be provided should additional information become available or if any action is required under Australian recreational aviation operations.

 

Members with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the RAAus Technical Team for advice at [email protected].

 

[FlyingVizsla]

The pdf is here

https://www.caa.co.uk/publication/download/26645

 

Reason:
There have been five reported instances in the UK of Eurofox aircraft experiencing cracking in the
vicinity of the welded joint between the rudder pedals and the rudder pedal torque tube, leading to the
pedal no longer being rigidly attached to the torque tube. 

[onetrack]

Directive Number 2026-002-E is a Mandatory Permit Directive issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and relates to an inspection for cracking in the rudder control system of certain Eurofox aircraft. 

Details of Directive 2026-002-E:

Affected Aircraft: Ascent Industries Ltd (T/A EuroFOX Aviation) Eurofox aircraft, all models.
Subject: Rudder Control System – Rudder Pedal/Rudder Pedal Torque Tube – Inspection.
Reason: There have been five reported instances in the UK of Eurofox aircraft experiencing cracking in the vicinity of the welded joint between the rudder pedals and the rudder pedal torque tube.
Status: Current.
Version Date: January 8, 2026. 
The directive requires an inspection to ensure the continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft by addressing the potential for a failure in the rudder control system. 
For more information, the directive can be viewed on the UK Civil Aviation Authority website or the British Gliding Association website.