AD 2011-26-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Airplanes

AD Number
2011-26-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1040
FR Citation
76 FR 77369

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Baggage door lockpins not engaging properly and the baggage door open light illuminating when the baggage door is not open, which could lead to the pilot disregarding a valid warning.

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Required Actions

Inspect the baggage door and locking mechanism, and perform necessary corrective actions. If false in-flight BAG DOOR indications have occurred, modify the locking mechanism following Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Service Bulletin No. 80-0223, Revision 1. Inspect screws on the locking device for proper tightness and correct as necessary. If false in-flight BAG DOOR indications have not occurred, inspect the baggage door and locking mechanism and perform necessary corrective actions following Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 80-0289, Revision 1.

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Compliance Time

Within 165 hours time-in-service (TIS) after January 17, 2012, or within the next 60 days after January 17, 2012, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes, serial numbers 1002 and 1004 through 1189, certificated in any category.

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