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AD 2025-17-13 Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A. Airplanes
Makes named: tecnam. Models named: P-Mentor. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A. (Tecnam) Model P-Mentor airplanes, serial numbers 1003 through 1056 inclusive, 1064 through 1075 inclusive, 1078 through 1082 inclusive, 1089, 1090, 1118, 1119, 1124, 1125, and 1126, except those having Tecnam modification MOD2010/359 installed or TECNAM Service Bulletin SB 748-CS-Ed. 1, Rev. 0, dated April 22, 2024 (TECNAM SB 748-CS-Ed. 1, Rev. 0), embodied.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
For the purpose of this AD, the definitions in paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD apply. (1) Affected parts: The seat rails of the pilot and co-pilot seats. (2) Reference material: TECNAM Service Bulletin SB 738-CS-Ed. 1, Rev. 2, dated July 5, 2024 (TECNAM SB 738-CS-Ed. 1, Rev. 2).
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by the failure of the pilot seat locking mechanism. The FAA is issuing this AD to address this unsafe condition. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could lead to the pilot or co-pilot seat unlocking during flight, possibly resulting in loss of control of the airplane.
Affected ADs
None.
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