AD 2011-10-16

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

AD Number
2011-10-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0468
FR Citation
76 FR 27872

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Water accumulation in the lower part of the fuselage can freeze and jam the flight controls, potentially leading to loss of control.

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Required Actions

Cut the rubber flap of the 2 aft flapper valves, inspect the flapper valves for proper functioning, and perform a functional test of the fuselage drain holes. For aircraft not compliant with Piaggio Aero Industries Service Bulletin 80-0291 and without additional drain holes drilled per ASB-80-0324, drill additional drain holes. Report inspection results to Piaggio Aero Industries.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes.

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