EASA AD No : 2010-0126 

EASA Form 110 Page 1/2 

EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 

AD No.: 2010-0126

Date: 23 June 2010 

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 EC 1702/2003, Part 21A.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]. 

Type Approval Holder’s Name : 

Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.

Type/Model designation(s) : 

P.180 Avanti II aeroplanes 

TCDS Number : EASA.A.059 

Foreign AD : Not applicable 

Supersedure : None 

ATA 53 Fuselage – Ceiling Rivets - Replacement 

Manufacturer(s): Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. 

Applicability: P.180 Avanti II aeroplanes, serial numbers from 1166 up to 1175 inclusive. 

Reason: Due to a manufacturing error, some rivets, required by drawings, were not 

installed in the joints between two ceiling beams and the rear pressurized 

bulkhead. 

If left uncorrected, long term fatigue stress could locally weaken the structure, 

compromising the fuselage structural integrity. 

This AD requires the accomplishment of Piaggio Aero Industries (PAI) Service 

Bulletin (SB) 80-0268 original issue, which contains instructions to rework the 

affected area, thus restoring the fuselage design strength as well as the 

fatigue specifications of the structure. 

Effective Date: 07 July 2010 

Required Action(s) 

and Compliance 

Time(s): 

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously: 

Within 200 Flight Hours (FH) after the effective date of this AD, replace the 

rivets of the joint brackets on the right-hand and left-hand beam with 

“Hi-Lok” fasteners, in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of PAI 

SB 80-0268 original issue. 
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Ref. Publications: Piaggio Aero Industries Service Bulletin 80-0268 original issue. 

The use of later approved revisions of this document 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 18 May 2010 as PAD 10-049 for consultation until 

15 June 2010. No comments were received during the consultation period. 

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Airworthiness 

Directives, Safety Management & Research Section, Certification 

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

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

AD, please contact: 

Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A - Airworthiness Office 

Phone: +39 010 6481353 Fax: +39 010 6481881. 

E-mail: airworthiness@piaggioaero.it .