Airworthiness Directives for Baykar Piaggio Aerospace P-180 Airplanes: Vertical Stabilizer Inspections
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The FAA issued Airworthiness Directive 2026-06-05 requiring owners and operators of certain Piaggio P-180 airplanes to perform repetitive visual and non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections of the vertical stabilizer for corrosion and cracks. A one-time NDT inspection of the vertical stabilizer assembly is also mandated. The AD affects 107 U.S.-registered aircraft with serial numbers 1002, 1004-3016, and 3018. Compliance is required within 220 hours TIS or 13 months for most aircraft, and 660 hours TIS or 26 months for serial number 3018, with repetitive inspections every 660 hours TIS or 26 months thereafter. If damage is found, immediate corrective actions including repairs or replacements are required before further flight. Certain repairs approved via specific channels serve as terminating action for the repetitive inspections. The unsafe condition could lead to reduced structural integrity and loss of aircraft control.
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- Requires repetitive visual and NDT inspections every 660 hours TIS or 26 months, whichever occurs first
- One-time NDT inspection of vertical stabilizer assembly within 220 hours TIS/13 months for most aircraft (serial nos. 1004-3016) and 660 hours/26 months for serial no. 3018
- Immediate corrective actions (repair or replacement) required before further flight if corrosion or cracking is found
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