EASA AD 2026-0124
Flight Controls – Aileron Hinge / Cotter Pins – Inspection
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0124 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Tecnam P2006T and P2006T NG aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the aileron hinge assemblies and cotter pins to ensure their integrity and prevent potential detachment of the ailerons. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models and aims to maintain flight safety by addressing a critical flight control component issue.
What Changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces a one-time detailed inspection requirement for the inboard and outboard aileron hinges and associated cotter pins on affected Tecnam P2006T and P2006T NG aeroplanes. It requires operators to inspect for missing, broken, or incorrectly installed cotter pins and cracks in the aileron hinges, with mandatory corrective actions before further flight if discrepancies are found.
Why It Matters
This directive is crucial for aviation professionals because failure to detect and correct issues with aileron hinge pins and cotter pins could lead to partial or complete detachment of an aileron, resulting in loss of aircraft control. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure timely inspections and repairs to uphold aircraft safety and regulatory compliance. It also highlights the importance of following manufacturer service bulletins and regulatory requirements to prevent in-flight control failures.
What To Do
Affected operators must perform a one-time detailed inspection of the aileron hinges and cotter pins within 25 flight hours or 30 days after 15 July 2026, whichever occurs first. If any cotter pin discrepancies are found, they must be replaced or installed correctly before the next flight. Any hinge discrepancies require contacting Tecnam for approved repair instructions and completing those repairs before further flight.
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