Rule2026-19760
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Airplanes
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Published
September 28, 2026
Effective
October 13, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A. (Tecnam) Model P2006T airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of partial detachment of the left aileron due to a missing hinge pin. This AD requires a one- time detailed visual inspection of the affected aileron hinges for damage (cracks, warping of the hinges or hinge pin, scratched paint, missing or broken torque stripe, etc.) and cotter pins for improper installation and, depending on the findings, applicable corrective action. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 186 (Monday, September 28, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 61120-61123]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19760]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2026-11784; Project Identifier MCAI-2026-00700-A;
Amendment 39-23473; AD 2026-19-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A. (Tecnam) Model P2006T
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of partial detachment of
the left aileron due to a missing hinge pin. This AD requires a one-
time detailed visual inspection of the affected aileron hinges for
damage (cracks, warping of the hinges or hinge pin, scratched paint,
missing or broken torque stripe, etc.) and cotter pins for improper
installation
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and, depending on the findings, applicable corrective action. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 13, 2026. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain
publication listed in this AD as of October 13, 2026. The FAA must
receive comments on this AD by November 12, 2026.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: (202) 493-2251.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2026-11784; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For Tecnam material identified in this AD, contact Tecnam,
Via Maiorise, 81043 Capua CE, Italy; phone: +39 0823 997538; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c9bdacaaa1a7a0aaa8a5e7babcb9b9a6bbbd89f5a8e9a1bbacaff4" http: tecnam.com">tecnam.com</a>">technical.support@<a href="http://tecnam.com">tecnam.com</a></a>; website: <a href="http://tecnam.com">tecnam.com</a>.
<bullet> You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1100 Main, Kansas City, MO
64105. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call (817) 222-5110. It is also available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2026-11784.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Kenward, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
phone: (817) 222-5152; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0869667c60676671266a26636d667f697a6c486e6969266f677e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="40212e34282f2e396e226e2b252e37213224002621216e272f36">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments using a method listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2026-11784; Project
Identifier MCAI-2026-00700-A'' at the beginning of your comments. The
most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the final rule,
explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting
data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date
and may amend this final rule because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this final rule.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Anthony
Kenward, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.
Background
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued
EASA AD 2026-0124, dated July 1, 2026 (also referred to as the MCAI),
to correct an unsafe condition on certain Tecnam Model P2006T and
P2006T NG airplanes. The MCAI states that an occurrence was reported of
partial detachment of the left aileron of a Tecnam Model P2006T
airplane. The initial investigation revealed that the hinge pin of the
outboard hinge was missing, resulting in partial detachment of the
aileron. Further investigation revealed that the hinge pin could have
migrated out from the aileron hinge assembly due to a missing or broken
cotter pin, which allowed the outboard aileron hinge halves to
separate. Based on design, there should be a cotter pin installed on
the ends of the hinge pins to secure their position. During further
fleet inspections on two other airplanes, broken and improperly
installed cotter pins were found, and cracks were discovered in some of
the aileron hinges. This could result in a migrated hinge pin which, if
not detected and corrected, could lead to detachment of an aileron,
possibly resulting in loss of control of the airplane. The MCAI
requires a one-time detailed visual inspection of the affected aileron
hinges for cracks or damage and cotter pins for improper installation
and, depending on the findings, applicable corrective action.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2026-11784.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Tecnam Service Bulletin No. SB 995-CS-Ed. 1 Rev.
2, dated September 18, 2026 (Tecnam SB 995-CS-Ed. 1 Rev. 2). This
material specifies procedures for performing a one-time detailed visual
inspection of the inboard and outboard aileron hinges and associated
cotter pins to check the hinges for cracks or damage and the cotter
pins for proper installation and integrity (e.g., installed at both
ends of each hinge pin, heads firmly seated with no evidence of
looseness). This material also specifies procedures for replacing and
securing discrepant cotter pins and contacting Tecnam for further
instructions if cracked or damaged aileron hinges are found. This
material is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination
These products have been approved by the civil aviation authority
of another country and are approved for operation in the United States.
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design
Authority, that authority has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI and material referenced above. The FAA is issuing
this AD after determining that the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the
material already
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described, except as discussed under ``Differences Between this AD and
the Referenced Material.''
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Referenced Material
The MCAI applies to Tecnam Model P2006T NG airplanes, but this AD
does not because this model does not have an FAA type certificate.
The MCAI and referenced material specify to contact the
manufacturer for approved repair instructions if it is determined
during an inspection that there is any discrepancy detected as
described in the referenced service material. This AD instead requires
doing repairs in accordance with a method approved by the FAA; EASA; or
Tecnam's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
Although Tecnam SB 995-CS-Ed. 1 Rev. 2 specifies reporting certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that
reporting.
Interim Action
The FAA considers that this AD is an interim action. If final
action is later identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking.
Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date
Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C.
551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with prior notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon the finding of good cause.
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies forgoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule.
Missing aileron hinges or cotter pins, and cracked, damaged, or
improperly installed aileron hinges or cotter pins can allow hinge pins
to migrate out of the hinge assembly, which could result in detachment
of the aileron. This represents a single-point failure with the
potential for a catastrophic event, as detachment of a primary flight-
control surface could result in loss of roll control, loss of airplane
controllability, and loss of the airplane and occupants. Additionally,
the compliance time in this AD is shorter than the time necessary for
the public to comment before publication of the final rule.
Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are
impracticable and contrary to the public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
553(b).
In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days,
for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forgo notice and
comment.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and
comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 102 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Detailed visual inspection of both inboard 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $0 $85 $8,670
and outboard aileron hinges. $85.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacement that would be required based on the results of the
inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of
airplanes that might need this replacement:
On-Condition Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Installation of cotter pin........... 1 work-hour x $85 per $1 per cotter pin...... $86 per affected cotter
hour = $85. pin.
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The on-condition hinge repair that may be needed as a result of the
inspection could vary from airplane to airplane. The FAA has received
no data to determine the costs to accomplish the repair or the number
of airplanes that may require hinge repair.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national
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government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2026-19-06 Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.: Amendment 39-
23473; Docket No. FAA-2026-11784; Project Identifier MCAI-2026-
00700-A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 13, 2026.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A.
(Tecnam) Model P2006T airplanes, certificated in any category,
serial numbers (S/N) 001 through 434 and S/N 442.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2710, Aileron
Control System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of partial detachment of the
left aileron due to a missing hinge pin. The FAA is issuing this AD
to detect and address cracks, damage, or improper installation of
the aileron hinges and cotter pins. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could lead to detachment of an aileron, possibly
resulting in loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 25 flight hours or 30 days, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time detailed
visual inspection of the inboard and outboard aileron hinges of the
left and right ailerons for damage (cracks, warping of the hinges or
hinge pin, scratched paint, missing or broken torque stripe, etc.),
and inspect the cotter pins installed at both ends of each hinge pin
for improper installation and evidence of looseness, in accordance
with steps N 4 and 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions in Tecnam
Service Bulletin No. SB 995-CS-Ed. 1 Rev. 2, dated September 18,
2026 (Tecnam SB 995-CS-Ed. 1 Rev. 2).
(2) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD, no discrepancy affecting a cotter pin or crack or damage of
an aileron hinge is found, no further action is required by this AD.
(3) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD, any discrepancy affecting a cotter pin is found, before
further flight, replace and secure the cotter pin, in accordance
with step N 6 of the Accomplishment Instructions in Tecnam SB 995-
CS-Ed. 1 Rev. 2.
(4) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD, any crack or damage is found on an aileron hinge, before
further flight, contact the Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA; or European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Tecnam's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA) for approved
corrective instructions. If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature. Accomplish the approved
corrective instructions accordingly.
(h) No Reporting Requirement
Although Tecnam SB 995-CS-Ed. 1 Rev. 2 specifies to submit
information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that
action.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Tecnam Service Bulletin No. SB 995-CS-Ed. 1
Rev. 0, dated April 21, 2026, or Tecnam Service Bulletin No. SB 995-
CS-Ed. 1 Rev. 1, dated August 25, 2026.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send
it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of
this AD and email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bffef2f0fcffd9dede91d8d0c9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1455595b57547275753a737b62">[email protected]</span></a>. Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district
office/certificate holding district office.
(k) Additional Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Anthony Kenward,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (817) 222-5152; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0968677d61666770276b27626c677e687b6d496f6868276e667f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="73121d071b1c1d0a5d115d18161d04120117331512125d141c05">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by
reference is available at the address specified in paragraph (l)(3)
of this AD.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Tecnam Service Bulletin No. SB 995-CS-Ed. 1 Rev. 2, dated
September 18, 2026.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Tecnam material identified in this AD, contact
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A., Via Maiorise, 81043 Capua
CE, Italy; phone: +39 0823 997538; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#027667616a6c6b61636e2c717772726d7076423e63226a7067643f" http: tecnam.com">tecnam.com</a>">technical.support@<a href="http://tecnam.com">tecnam.com</a></a>; website: <a href="http://tecnam.com">tecnam.com</a>.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1100 Main, Kansas City,
MO 64105. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#583e2a7631362b283d3b2c3137361836392a39763f372e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ceafea2e5e2fffce9eff8e5e3e2cce2edfeeda2ebe3fa">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on September 21, 2026.
Hollister B. Thorson,
Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-19760 Filed 9-25-26; 8:45 am]
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