Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-19339 · Flight controls
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl Airplanes
This AD applies to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl Model P2006T airplanes, all serial numbers that do not incorporate design change TECNAM modification (Mod) 2006/322 at production, certificated in any category.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl Model P2006T airplanes. 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 an incorrect part number for the rudder trim actuator is referenced in the Airworthiness Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual) and the life limit for that part may not be properly applied in service. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (3) of this AD. The hours time-in-service (TIS) specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD are those accumulated on the rudder trim actuator, part number (P/N) B6-7T, since first installed on an airplane. If the total hours TIS are unknown, the hours TIS on the airplane must be used.
(1) Initially replace the rudder trim actuator, P/N B6-7T, at the compliance time in paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (ii) of this AD that occurs later:
(i) Before accumulating 1,000 hours TIS; or
(ii) Within the next 25 hours TIS after September 4, 2018 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 30 days after September 4, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first.
(2) After the initial replacement required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, repetitively thereafter replace the rudder trim actuator, P/N B6-7T, at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours TIS.
(3) Within the next 12 months after September 4, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual) by establishing a 1,000-hour life limit for the rudder trim actuator P/N B6-7T. You may refer to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl (TECNAM) Service Bulletin No. SB 285-CS-Ed 1, Revision 1 (dated November 7, 2017) or Revision 2 (dated February 2, 2018) for more information.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
