AD 2014-03-20

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

AD Number
2014-03-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0964
FR Citation
79 FR 10346

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Insufficient clearance between one of the horizontal stabilizer end ribs and the corresponding elevator horn.

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Required Actions

Measure the clearances between the horns of the elevator and the end ribs of the horizontal stabilizer on both left-hand and right-hand sides. If the clearance is less than 5 mm, restore the required minimum clearance value. Report the inspection results to Piaggio Aero Industries S.P.A.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 200 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 1, 2014, or within the next 12 months after April 1, 2014, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Piaggio Aero Industries S.P.A Model P-180 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 1002 and 1004 through 1231, certificated in any category.

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