AD 2015-18-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Airplanes

AD Number
2015-18-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-3656
FR Citation
80 FR 52946

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Discrepancy in the climb performance reported in the airplane flight manual and the actual performance of the airplane, leading to potential over-estimation of All Engines Operative (AEO) rate of climb (ROC), which could result in impact with terrain or obstacles.

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Required Actions

Revise the applicable airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate the latest revision, including changes related to the airplane's rate of climb performance.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P.68R airplanes.

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