Federal Register #FAA-2026-11784

FAA Directive: Inspection and Corrective Action for Tecnam P2006T Aileron Hinges

This FAA airworthiness directive addresses safety concerns for Tecnam Model P2006T airplanes: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs Mentioned: - Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. (Tecnam) - Products/Services Requested: - One-time detailed visual inspection of inboard and outboard aileron hinges for damage (cracks, warping, scratched paint, missing or broken torque stripe) - Inspection of cotter pins for improper installation - Replacement and securing of cotter pins if discrepancies are found - Reference to Tecnam Service Bulletin No. SB 995-CS-Ed. 1 Rev. 2 for inspection and repair procedures - Notable Requirements: - Inspection must be completed within 25 flight hours or 30 days after directive issuance - Repairs beyond cotter pin replacement require FAA approval - Compliance is mandatory for 102 affected U.S. Tecnam P2006T airplanes - No new products are being procured; directive mandates maintenance actions for existing aircraft - The directive aims to prevent aileron detachment and loss of control by ensuring proper hinge and cotter pin installation.

Description

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A. Model P2006T airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of partial detachment of the left aileron due to a missing hinge pin. It requires a one-time detailed visual inspection of the affected aileron hinges for damage and cotter pins for improper installation, with applicable corrective actions depending on findings. The AD aims to address the unsafe condition that could lead to detachment of an aileron and possible loss of control of the airplane.

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