Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16187 · Electric power
PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Model P-180 Airplanes
This AD applies to Model PIAGGIO P-180 airplanes, all serial numbers through 1180, certificated in any category.
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, do the following actions:
(1) Within 3 months after March 11, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), inspect for minimum clearance and insulation damage to the generator power cables in accordance with Part A of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS of PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin (Mandatory) N.: 80-0271, dated May 18, 2009.
(2) If, as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, any discrepancy (inadequate clearance or insulation damage) is found, before further flight, do all necessary corrective actions in accordance with Part B of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS of PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin (Mandatory) N.: 80-0271, dated May 18, 2009.
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
