EASA Regulations for Piaggio P180

11 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Piaggio P180.

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EASA AD 2025-0102

May 5, 2025

Hydraulic Power — Landing Gear Flexible Hoses — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0102 is an airworthiness directive addressing hydraulic power landing gear flexible hoses on Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aeroplanes, specifically those with manufacturer serial numbers 1002, 1004 to 1234, and 3001 to 3018. The directive mandates modification of the landing gear hydraulic flexible hoses to prevent potential leakage and fire hazards. It applies to specific part numbers of flexible hoses used in the landing gear hydraulic system.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piaggio P180

EASA AD 2025-0014

Jan 13, 2025

Flight Controls — Flap Transmission Shafts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0014 is an airworthiness directive addressing flap transmission shafts inspection for Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1002, 1004 through 3016 inclusive, and 3018. The directive mandates a one-time inspection of the flap transmission shafts to detect chafing and clearance issues that could compromise flap transmission integrity and aircraft control.

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  • Piaggio P180

EASA AD 2024-0006

Jan 9, 2024

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piaggio P180
  • Piaggio P.180 Avanti
  • Piaggio Avanti II

EASA AD 2023-0122R1

Jul 5, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piaggio P180
  • Piaggio P.180 Avanti
  • Piaggio P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD 2023-0007

Jan 13, 2023

Stabilizers — Horizontal Stabilizer Central Box — Inspection / Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0007 is an airworthiness directive addressing corrosion issues in the horizontal stabilizer central box of Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aeroplanes. It mandates inspections, reporting, and corrective actions including repair or replacement of the horizontal stabilizer to ensure structural integrity and flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piaggio P180
  • Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti
  • Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD 2013-0084R1

Aug 30, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piaggio P180
  • Piaggio P.180 Avanti
  • Piaggio P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD 2021-0104

Apr 15, 2021

Fuselage — Skin Panels — Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0104 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Piaggio P.180 Avanti II aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 1174 to 1214 inclusive and 1218 to 1230 inclusive. The directive addresses corrosion found on the fuselage lower skin panels, particularly on the inner side in the passenger cabin area. It mandates inspections and possible repairs to ensure structural integrity of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piaggio P180
  • Piaggio P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD 2009-0211R1

Dec 9, 2020

Fuselage - Pressure Bulkhead - Inspection / Reinforcement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0211R1 is an updated safety directive addressing the inspection and reinforcement of the '0' pressure bulkhead on Piaggio Aero Industries P.180 Avanti II aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1106 to 1189. This directive mandates a dye-penetrant inspection to detect cracks and requires reinforcement by installing doublers to prevent potential structural failure. The directive ensures continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piaggio P180
  • Piaggio Aero Industries P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD 2019-0269

Oct 29, 2019

Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment; Navigation — Flight Environment Data / Altimetry System for RVSM Operations — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0269 is an amendment concerning Piaggio P.180 Avanti II aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1002 and 1105 to 3010. It addresses issues with the altimetry system and flight environment data related to Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) operations. The directive mandates modifications to the Aircraft Flight Manual and installation of improved Air Data Computers and Detachable Configuration Modules.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piaggio P180
  • Piaggio P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD 2019-0144

Jun 19, 2019

Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment ; Ice and Rain Protection — Total Air Temperature Probe Heater / Electrical Circuit — Modification

The document titled 'Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment ; Ice and Rain Protection — Total Air Temperature Probe Heater / Electrical Circuit — Modification' applies specifically to the Piaggio P180 aircraft. It details an amendment to the Aircraft Flight Manual concerning modifications to the ice and rain protection system, focusing on the total air temperature probe heater and its electrical circuit.

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  • Piaggio P180