AD 2026-07-05: Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Airplanes

What the FAA requires

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. (Tecnam) Model P2010 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of unrecoverable loss of engine power. This AD requires repetitive detailed borescope inspections (BSIs) of the exhaust muffler flame tube and, depending on the results, repair of the exhaust muffler flame tube. This AD includes an optional terminating action for the inspection and repair requirements. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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Applicability

This AD applies to Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. (Tecnam) Model P2010 airplanes, up to and including serial number 335, certificated in any category, that are equipped with a Lycoming IO-390 engine (MOD2010/078). (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7800, Engine Exhaust System. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of unrecoverable loss of engine power. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and address blockage of the exhaust system due to potential failure of the exhaust muffler flame tube. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the

Part numbers this directive names

This directive does not name specific part numbers in its text; it applies by aircraft model. See the applicability above and the manufacturer's service bulletin it references.