AD 2020-21-22

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Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes

AD Number
2020-21-22
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0472
FR Citation
85 FR 69134

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The combination of the attachment structure design and high loads during landing contribute to the development of cracks in the tailcone and horizontal stabilizer attachment structure.

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Required Actions

Inspect the tailcone and horizontal stabilizer for corrosion, cracks, and loose or sheared rivets and repairing or replacing damaged parts as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Textron Aviation Inc. Models 180, 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, 180K, 182, 182A, 182B, 182C, 182D, 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E, and A185F airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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