EASA Regulations for Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)

4 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane).

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EASA SIB SAIB-2025-07

Sep 16, 2025

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.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Alexandria Aircraft 17-30A
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-470
  • Textron Aviation 180
  • Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation 185 (Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 206
  • Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)
  • Textron Aviation P206
  • Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)

EASA AD US-2024-14-03

Jul 22, 2024

Auto Flight - Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System - Software Update

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-14-03 addresses various airplanes equipped with the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System installed under Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01866WI. This directive mandates a software update to the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System to prevent un-commanded automatic pitch trim runaway events. The affected aircraft include all models specified in the directive that have the optional GSA 28 pitch trim servo installed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Commander (Cpac, Inc.) 112
  • Commander (Cpac, Inc.) 114
  • Daher Aerospace TB
  • Mooney International Corporation M20
  • Piper Aircraft PA-24 (Comanche)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-30 (Twin Comanche)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Piper 6X)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Saratoga)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32R (Lance)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-39 (Twin Comanche)
  • Textron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)
  • Textron Aviation 172RG
  • Textron Aviation 177 (Cardinal)
  • Textron Aviation 177RG (Cardinal RG)
  • Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation 19
  • Textron Aviation 206
  • Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 206H (Stationair)
  • Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)
  • Textron Aviation 23 (Musketeer)
  • Textron Aviation 24 (Sierra)
  • Textron Aviation 33 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 35 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 36 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation F172
  • Textron Aviation F177RG
  • Textron Aviation F182
  • Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)
  • Textron Aviation P172D
  • Textron Aviation P206
  • Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)

EASA SIB AIR-21-16

Aug 27, 2021

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.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Textron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)
  • Textron Aviation 177 (Cardinal)
  • Textron Aviation 177RG (Cardinal RG)
  • Textron Aviation 180
  • Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation 185 (Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 188 (AGwagon)
  • Textron Aviation 206
  • Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 207 (Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)
  • Textron Aviation 337 (Super Skymaster)
  • Textron Aviation F172
  • Textron Aviation F177RG
  • Textron Aviation F182
  • Textron Aviation F337
  • Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)
  • Textron Aviation P206
  • Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)
  • Textron Aviation T337

EASA AD US-2020-18-01

Nov 10, 2020

Fuselage - Forward Cabin Doorposts at the Strut Attach Fitting - Repetitive Inspections

Fuselage - Forward Cabin Doorposts at the Strut Attach Fitting - Repetitive Inspections is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2020-18-01) that applies to multiple Textron Aviation Inc. airplane models including various Cessna 172, 182, 206, 207, and 210 series aircraft. This AD mandates repetitive inspections of the lower area of the forward cabin doorposts at the strut attach fitting to detect cracks and requires repairs if cracks are found. The directive addresses a critical structural safety concern related to potential wing strut attach point failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Textron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)
  • Textron Aviation 172RG
  • Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation 206
  • Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 207 (Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)
  • Textron Aviation F172
  • Textron Aviation F182
  • Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)
  • Textron Aviation P206
  • Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)
  • Textron Aviation Cessna 172
  • Textron Aviation Cessna 182
  • Textron Aviation Cessna 206
  • Textron Aviation Cessna 207
  • Textron Aviation Cessna 210