AD 2001-05-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piaggio | Aero Industries S.p.A Model P-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A Model P-180 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect maneuvering of the flap actuators and evidence of grease and oxidation around the gear box of the outboard flap actuators.
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Required Actions
Inspect the flap actuators for incorrect maneuvering and evidence of grease and oxidation around the gear box. If a problem actuator is found, immediately replace the flap actuators with improved design actuators or repair the existing actuators to the improved design level. If no problem actuator is found, repeat the inspection until improved design flap actuators are installed.
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Compliance Time
Upon accumulating 600 hours time-in-service (TIS) on the flap actuators or within the next 100 hours TIS after April 27, 2001, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A Model P-180 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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