EASA Regulations for Textron Aviation 180

3 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Textron Aviation 180.

EASA SIB SAIB-2025-07

Reciprocating Engine Supercharger

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2025-07 addresses airworthiness concerns related to the installation of the Belt-Driven Vortech V-1S supercharger assembly on certain Bellanca Model 17-30A and Cessna aircraft models, including 180K, 210-5(205), 210-5A(205A), A185F, P206B, TU206G, and U206B. The bulletin highlights issues with Supplemental Type Certificates SE10233SC and SA10232SC, which approve these modifications on specific Teledyne Continental Motors O-470 engine models and Cessna 182 variants. It is an informational bulletin and does not mandate regulatory action at this time.

Sep 16, 2025

Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAlexandria Aircraft 17-30AContinental Aerospace Technologies, O-470Textron Aviation 180Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)Textron Aviation 185 (Skywagon)Textron Aviation 206Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)Textron Aviation P206Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)

EASA SIB AIR-21-16

Seat Back Attachment Bolt Inspection

Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: AIR-21-16 is an FAA information bulletin addressing a seat back attachment bolt inspection for various Textron Aviation (formerly Cessna Aircraft Company) models including the 172 series, 177 series, 180 series, 182 series, 188 series, 200 series, and 300 series airplanes. The bulletin highlights an airworthiness concern related to bolts attaching the seat back to the seat base on pilot and copilot seats using specific seat part numbers. It provides updated inspection guidance but does not mandate regulatory action.

Aug 27, 2021

Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)Textron Aviation 177 (Cardinal)Textron Aviation 177RG (Cardinal RG)Textron Aviation 180Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)Textron Aviation 185 (Skywagon)Textron Aviation 188 (AGwagon)Textron Aviation 206Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)Textron Aviation 207 (Skywagon)Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)Textron Aviation 337 (Super Skymaster)Textron Aviation F172Textron Aviation F177RGTextron Aviation F182Textron Aviation F337Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)Textron Aviation P206Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)Textron Aviation T337

EASA AD US-2020-21-22

Fuselage / Stabilizers - Tailcone and Horizontal Stabilizer Attachment Structure - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 212 (November 2, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing Textron Aviation Inc. Models 180, 180A-K, 182, 182A-D, 185, 185A-E, A185E, and A185F airplanes. The directive mandates inspections of the tailcone and horizontal stabilizer attachment structure for corrosion, cracks, and loose or sheared rivets due to reported structural cracks. It aims to prevent failure of the horizontal stabilizer attachment that could lead to tail separation and loss of airplane control.

Dec 4, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 180Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)Textron Aviation 185 (Skywagon)Textron Aviation 180A-KTextron Aviation 182Textron Aviation 182A-DTextron Aviation 185Textron Aviation 185A-ETextron Aviation A185ETextron Aviation A185F