airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2025-09-11 · Effective 2025-09-26 · 90 FR 43907
Document
Document number
2025-17516
Federal Register citation
90 FR 43907
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A.
Publication date
2025-09-11
Effective date
2025-09-26
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-2266
Abstract
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.