AD 2011-05-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Model PIAGGIO P-180 Airplanes

AD Number
2011-05-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-1099
FR Citation
76 FR 10224

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Model PIAGGIO P-180 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Compass mismatch (up to loss of heading information) due to ferro-magnetic masses (like the telescopic Tow-Bar) stowed in the baggage compartment.

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Required Actions

Incorporate Piaggio Aero Industries Temporary Change No. 7 or No. 11 into the Pilot's Operating Handbook and EASA Approved Airplane Flight Manual, as applicable, and install a placard in the front of the baggage compartment door.

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Compliance Time

Within 5 flights after March 31, 2011

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Affected Aircraft

PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Model PIAGGIO P-180 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSN), certificated in any category.

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