EASA Regulations for Piaggio P.180 Avanti

3 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Piaggio P.180 Avanti.

EASA AD 2024-0006

Main Wing — Lower Skin External Reinforcement Doublers — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0006 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of main wing lower skin external reinforcement doublers on Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aeroplanes with specific serial numbers. The directive mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of affected parts identified by part numbers 80-212457-001 and 80-212457-002 to detect corrosion and cracks. It applies to aeroplanes with or without embodiment of Piaggio Aero Industries Service Bulletin 80-0482.

Jan 9, 2024

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EASA AD 2023-0122R1

Stabilizers — Vertical Stabilizer Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0122R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for the vertical stabilizer assembly on Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aeroplanes. It mandates High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspections and potential replacement of the horizontal tail trim actuator fitting assembly, part number 80-363283-401, to detect and correct stress corrosion cracking. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aircraft.

Jul 5, 2023

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EASA AD 2013-0084R1

Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Lever Hinge Fitting - Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0084R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and maintenance of the main landing gear lever hinge fittings on Piaggio P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aeroplanes, excluding those equipped with Magnaghi main landing gear. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks caused by friction in the landing gear assembly, which could compromise structural integrity and aircraft control during takeoff or landing. It also introduces an optional modification to improve stress resistance and reduce inspection frequency for affected landing gear.

Aug 30, 2021

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