Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A. (Tecnam) Model P-Mentor airplanes. This AD was prompted by the failure of the pilot seat locking mechanism. This AD requires an initial and repetitive inspections of the seat rails of pilot and co-pilot seats and completing corrective action as needed. This AD includes an optional terminating action for the inspection requirement. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2025-2266
Document Number
2025-17516
Type
Rule
Publication Date
September 11, 2025
Effective Date
September 26, 2025
Affected Manufacturer
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A.
Criticality
important
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2025-2266
Topics
Official Documents
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