This Optional Service Bulletin (OSB) provides instructions on modifying the main wing leading edge surface treatment, passing from painted to polished finishing, to ease maintenance operations.
To ensure proper endurance of the polished leading edge, performing a regular cleaning as per AMM Chap is necessary. 12-24-02, TASK 12-24-02-100-802.
AD #: 2024-04-51
Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-04-51 is sent to owners and operators of Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Model PT6A-64, PT6A-66, PT6A-66A, PT6A-66B, PT6A-66D, PT6A-67, PT6A-67A, PT6A-67AF, PT6A-67AG, PT6A-67B, PT6A-67D, PT6A-67F, PT6A-67P, PT6A-67R, PT6A-67RM, PT6A-67T, PT6A-68, PT6A-68D, PT6E-67XP, and PT6E-66XT engines.
Read more: Emergency AD 2024-04-41 (Second Stage Power Turbine Blades)
Piaggio has released Revision 6 of Service Letter 80-0195 (Customer Survey). This update is crucial as it enables Piaggio to directly engage with owners regarding new releases, including service bulletins and airworthiness directives.
Simone Saragosa, Head of Customer Service (Business Unit) After Sales, and Maurizio Piccaluga, Global Technical Support Manager, visit the SimsAir Team in Brookshire, TX. Discussions pivoted around current and upcoming maintenance issues for the fleet.
Read more: Piaggio Aerospace's Second Visit with SimsAir in Houston, TX
Maurizio Piccaluga, Head of Global Technical Support, and Davide Pozzolo, Head of Customer Support for Piaggio Aerospace in Italy, travel to Brookshire, Texas, to show how Piaggio Aerospace is committed to supporting their aircraft 100%.
Piaggio (Optional) SB-80-0482 rev.9 offers an increased maximum zero fuel weight increase from 9,800 pounds to 10,200 pounds. Any P180 Avanti and/or Avanti II aircraft serial number within the range from 1016 thru 1234 is eligible to be included in the effectivity. Contact Us for more information.