AD 2007-24-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 Airplanes

AD Number
2007-24-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27532 Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-021-AD
FR Citation
72 FR 67843

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Plugged fuselage drain holes can trap water in the lower fuselage, which may accumulate and freeze at altitudes with temperatures below the freezing point, potentially jamming longitudinal flight control cables and causing loss of control.

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Required Actions

Inspect fuselage drain holes and the passenger evaporator drain line for proper operation, following Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory SB-80-0220. Incorporate specified sections of the Piaggio P.180 AVANTI/AVANTI II Maintenance Manual (AMM) into the maintenance program. Replace/add specific AMM pages as detailed in SB-80-0220.

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Compliance Time

Within 1 month after the effective date of this AD or at the next scheduled maintenance inspection, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes, serial numbers 1004 through 1112, certificated in any category.

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