Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15365 · Fuselage
Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P 180 Airplanes
This AD applies to PIAGGIO P-180 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 1001, 1002, 1004, and MSN 1006 through 1033, that:
(1) are certificated in any category; and
(2) have not been modified in accordance with Piaggio Aero Industries Service Bulletin No. 80-0057, dated February 7, 1995.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Unless already done, replace the emergency exit door pan assembly part number (P/N) 80-111152-401 with a new door pan assembly P/N 80-111152-405, and a new doubler reinforcement P/N 80-111604-001, following Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin N.: 80-0057, Revision 1, dated May 31, 2007, at whichever of the following occurs later:
(1) When the airplane reaches 4,500 hours total time-in-service (TIS); or
(2) Within 6 months after March 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD) or 500 hours TIS after March 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD), whichever of these occurs first.
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
