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EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AD No.: 2013-0134

Date: 02 July 2013

Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation 

(EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States and of the 

European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of that 

Regulation.

This AD is issued in accordance with EU 748/2012, Part 21.A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the 

continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate an 

aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency [EC 

2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption].

Design Approval Holder’s Name:

COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNAM s.r.l.

Type/Model designation(s):

P2006T aeroplanes

TCDS Number: EASA.A.185

Foreign AD: Not applicable

Supersedure: None

ATA 32 Landing Gear – Nose Landing Gear Lower Link – Inspection /

Replacement

Manufacturer: Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl

Applicability: P2006T aeroplanes, all serial numbers.

Reason: During an inspection of a P2006T, a nose landing gear (NLG) lower link was 

found with two cracks. The affected NLG lower link is part of NLG lower link 

assembly P/N 26-8-1417-000.

This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to NLG failure, possibly 

resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to the occupants.

To address this potential unsafe condition, Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam 

(hereafter referred to as Tecnam) issued Service Bulletin (SB) SB-128-CS, 

providing inspection instructions. Tecnam also developed an improved NLG 

lower link assembly with P/N 26-8-8000-000, which can be installed in service 

by accomplishment of Tecnam SB-104-CS.

For the reasons described above, this AD requires, for aeroplanes equipped 

with NLG lower link assembly P/N 26-8-1417-000, a one-time inspection of the 

NLG lower link and, depending on findings, accomplishment of the applicable 

corrective action. This AD also requires installation of the improved NLG lower 

link assembly P/N 26-8-8000-000.

Effective Date: 16 July 2013
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Required Actions 

and Compliance

Time:

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously:

(1) For aeroplanes on which a NLG lower link assembly P/N 26-8-1417-000 is 

installed, within 25 flight hours (FH) or 30 days, whichever occurs first after 

the effective date of this AD, accomplish a detailed inspection of the NLG 

lower link P/N 26-8-1417-1 in accordance with the instructions of Tecnam

SB SB-128-CS.

(2) If, during the inspection as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, a crack is 

detected, before next flight, replace the NLG lower link assembly with an 

improved assembly in accordance with the instructions of Tecnam SB

SB-128-CS, or in accordance with the instructions of Tecnam SB

SB-104-CS.

(3) Unless already accomplished as required by paragraph (2) of this AD, 

within 50 FH or 60 days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of 

this AD, replace the NLG lower link assembly P/N 26-8-1417-000 with an 

improved assembly in accordance with the instructions of Tecnam SB SB128-CS, or in accordance with the instructions of Tecnam SB SB-104-CS.

(4) After modification of an aeroplane as required by paragraph (2) or (3) of 

this AD, as applicable, do not install a NLG lower link assembly P/N 

26-8-1417-000 or a NLG lower link P/N 26-8-1417-1 on that aeroplane.

(5) For an aeroplane on which a NLG lower link assembly P/N 26-8-8000-000 

is already installed, from the effective date of this AD, do not install a NLG 

lower link assembly P/N 26-8-1417-000 or a NLG lower link P/N 

26-8-1417-1 on that aeroplane.

Ref. Publications: Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl SB SB-128-CS dated 15 May 2013.

Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam srl SB SB-104-CS dated 28 March 2013.

The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of this AD.

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve 

Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD.

2. This AD was posted on 06 June 2013 as PAD 13-069 for consultation until 

20 June 2013. No comments were received during the consultation period.

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information 

Section, Executive Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu.

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in 

this AD, please contact:

Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam Airworthiness Office

Phone +39 0823 620134 or fax +39 0823 622899

Email: m.oliva@tecnam.com; airworthiness@tecnam.com.