AD 81-07-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68 | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68 and P68B Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68B | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68 and P68B Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent positioning of the longitudinal trim tab to an incorrect position for takeoff.
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Required Actions
Before each flight until modified, set the trim tab position indicator to zero and position the stabilator leading edge to the zero reference point. If misaligned, reposition the trim tab indicator or placard the correction. Within 50 hours time in service after April 6, 1981, install Partenavia Kit P/N 68-010 (serials 1-75) or P/N 68-009 (serials 76-159).
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P68 and P68B series airplanes, Serial Numbers 1 to 75 inclusive without Kit P/N 68-010, and Serial Numbers 76 to 159 inclusive without Kit P/N 68-009.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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