Main Wing — Lower Skin External Reinforcement Doublers — Inspection
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What to do
Operators of affected Piaggio P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aeroplanes must perform initial and repetitive HFEC inspections within specified flight hour or calendar time intervals starting no later than 23 January 2024. If repairable corrosion or other discrepancies are found, repairs must be completed before the next flight following the instructions in the Piaggio Aero Industries Service Bulletin 80-0494. Changes in embodiment status of Service Bulletin 80-0482 require corresponding inspection adjustments as detailed in the directive.
Summary
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.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0006 introduces mandatory repetitive HFEC inspections of the main wing lower skin external reinforcement doublers to detect stress-corrosion and cracks, particularly on aeroplanes modified with Service Bulletin 80-0482. It requires corrective actions if repairable corrosion or other discrepancies are found and clarifies grouping of aeroplanes based on embodiment status of the service bulletin. The directive also allows embodiment or removal of the service bulletin with associated inspection requirements.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for maintaining the structural integrity of the main wing on affected Piaggio P.180 aeroplanes by preventing undetected corrosion and cracks that could compromise safety. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure timely inspections and repairs to avoid unsafe conditions. Adhering to this directive ensures continued airworthiness and regulatory compliance under EASA regulations.
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