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.
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