AD 97-15-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. | P-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche Rinaldo Piaggio S.p.A. Model P-180 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks around the vertical pin and the torque tube bottom flange of the rudder, and in the fasteners connecting the torque tube to the bottom flange, which could result in loss of rudder control and possible loss of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the torque tube bottom flange assembly and fasteners for cracks using a dye penetrant method. If cracks are found, replace the cracked part with an improved design part prior to further flight. If no cracks are found, repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time-in-service until cracks appear, then replace the part.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD (September 19, 1997), unless already accomplished, and thereafter as indicated.
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Affected Aircraft
Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes (all serial numbers).
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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