✈️FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Piaggio Aviation Aircraft
Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aviation S.p.A. Airplanes
Summary
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piaggio Aviation S.p.A. (Piaggio) Model P-180 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of leakage from the flexible hydraulic hoses connected to the hydraulic pump package (HPP). This proposed AD would require replacing the affected flexible hydraulic hoses. This proposed AD would also prohibit installing the affected flexible hydraulic hoses on any airplane. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation introduces a new airworthiness directive requiring compliance on certain Piaggio Aviation airplanes, necessitating replacement of unsafe hydraulic hoses. This mandates financial commitments from operators for labor and parts, impacting their operational costs and maintenance schedules.