AD 2010-21-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Model PIAGGIO P-180 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Due to a manufacturing error, some rivets, required by drawings, were not installed in the joints between two ceiling beams and the rear pressurized bulkhead. If left uncorrected, long term fatigue stress could locally weaken the structure, compromising the fuselage structural integrity.
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Required Actions
Replace the rivets of the joint brackets on the right-hand and left-hand beam with 'Hi-Lok' fasteners, following the instructions of PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin (Mandatory) N.: 80-0268, REV. 0, dated December 18, 2008.
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Compliance Time
Within 200 hours time-in-service (TIS) after November 18, 2010.
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Affected Aircraft
PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Model PIAGGIO P-180 airplanes, serial numbers 1166 through 1175, certificated in any category.
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