Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16610 · Cargo and accessory compartments
PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Model PIAGGIO P-180 Airplanes
This AD applies to PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Model PIAGGIO P-180 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSN), 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, within 5 flights after March 31, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), do the following actions:
(1) For MSN 1004 through 1104: Incorporate Piaggio Aero P.180 AVANTI Temporary Change No. 7 to the Pilot's Operating Handbook and EASA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Rep. 6591, issued: February 24, 2009, in the Limitations section following Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Service Bulletin (Mandatory) N.: SB 80-0275, Rev. N. 0, dated June 15, 2009.
(2) For MSN 1105 and subsequent: Incorporate Piaggio Aero P.180 AVANTI II Temporary Change No. 11 to the EASA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Rep. 180-MAN-0010-01100, issued: February 24, 2009, in the Limitations section following Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Service Bulletin (Mandatory) N.: SB 80-0275, Rev. N. 0, dated June 15, 2009.
(3) All MSN: Install the part number 80K347593-005 limitation placard in the front of the baggage compartment door following Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Service Bulletin (Mandatory) N.: SB 80-0275, Rev. N. 0, dated June 15, 2009.
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Revisions and changes to the Limitations section of the AFM are mandatory in Europe as part of the European regulatory process upon issuance by the type certificate holder. The FAA must mandate any such changes through rulemaking, specifically in this case an airworthiness directive.
