Piaggio P180

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SDR 2025FA0000443Brake · seizedDURING AN AIRCRAFT JACKING PROCEDURE FOR UNRELATED MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT-HAND (RH) WHEEL WAS NOT ABLE TO SPIN NORMALLY DUE TO HIGH FRICTION. THE BRAKE WAS SENT OUT FOR EVALUATION AND WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN OVERHEATED, WHICH Jul 1, 2025 · N481BR · Piagio P180 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 2024FA0000068Relay · overheatedDURING MAINTENANCE, IT WAS NOTED THAT RELAY K62 HAD BECOME EXCESSIVELY WARM AT SOME POINT AND THE HEAT SHIELDING ON WIRE H202A10 THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE RELAY TERMINAL A1 WAS ALSO MELTED. NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE AFFECTING SURROUNDING AREA. JUST THE OVERHEATING Jan 19, 2024 · N481BR · Piagio P180 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR PAZR202305100001Adc · inoperativeAPPLIED POWER TO AIRCRAFT AND VERIFIED THE #1 ADC SHOWS AS FAILED. PUSHED THE SELF TEST BUTTON ON FRONT OF UNIT, NO SIGN OF SELF TEST WAS SEEN. REMOVED #1 ADC UNIT AND VERIFIED POWER AND GROUNDS TO UNIT. ALL POWER AND GROUNDS CHECKED GOOD.Apr 28, 2023 · N105GP · Piagio P180 · Air Data ComputerSDR 9JLA2023021034502Unknown · unknownDURING POST FLIGHT MAINTENANCE CHECKS THE TECHNICIAN NOTED A CRACK IN THE RIGHT ENGINE UPPER COWL MATERIAL THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES LONG. THE CRACK IS POSITIONED 39 INCHES AFT OF THE LEADING EDGE OF THE RIGHT COWL INLET LIP ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE COFeb 10, 2023 · N989BJ · Piagio P180 · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 2021F00214Windshield · usedTHIS WAS IN A PIAGGIO AVANTI II AIRCRAFT. THE OUTER PANE OF THE CO-PILOT'S WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN FLIGHT.Sep 11, 2021 · N493JD · Piagio P180 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR 9JLA2021080425175Sensor · defectiveTHE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT PROPELLER SYNC FAULTED, THE CREW ADVISED, WHEN ENGAGED THE LEFT PROP WOULD SPEED-UP 25 TO 30 RPM. THE DISCREPANCY WAS DEFERRED FOR CONTINUED OPERATIONS. THE MAINTENANCE TEAM TROUBLESHOT AND DETERMINED THE LEFT PROP SYNCHRO PHASER Jul 16, 2021 · N989BJ · Piagio P180 · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR 3FPY20190711005Actuator · faultyAIRCREW REPORT: PITCH TRIM INDICATION INTERMITTENT. PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR OUTPUT SIGNAL FOR PITCH TRIM INDICATOR ERRATIC - INDICATION INACCURATE (FAILED COMPLETELY DURING FAULT FINDING). PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED COMPONENT AND TESTED SERVICEABJul 11, 2019 · N61WC · Piagio P180 · Stabilizer ActuatorSDR 2019FA0000133Brake Assy · lockedUPON LANDING AT THE KRVS AIRPORT, THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL/BRAKE WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND FAILED TO ROTATE WHATSOEVER. THIS WAS AFTER A SIMILAR EVENT AT KEDC. UPON LANDING AT KEDC, THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL "APPEARED" TO LOCK UP MOMENTARILY CAUSE A FLAT SPOT ON TApr 25, 2019 · N490JD · Piagio P180 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR CA190428001Seal · leaking(CAN) OIL ODOR NOTED IN CABIN DURING CLIMB, VISIBLE SMOKE/HAZE NOTED IN CABIN AT TOP OF CLIMB, ENGINE POWER REDUCED AND SMOKE/HAZE CLEARED AND OIL ODOR REDUCED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. POST FLIGHT INVESTIGATION REVEALED OIL CONTAMIApr 14, 2019 · Piagio P180 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 2019F00022Pulley · failedDURING A SCHEDULED 200FH INSPECTION AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 05-00-00, THE LEFT LOWER RUDDER PULLEY, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE LOWER LEFT RUDDER PULLEY WAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4" HIGHER THEN THE RIGHT PULLEY. UPON REMOVAL OF THE PULLEY, THE BEARING AND RACE WAS FROZENFeb 22, 2019 · N490JD · Piagio P180 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2018FA0000108Downlock Switch · malfunctionedON DEPLOYMENT OF GEAR , NO GREEN LIGHT NOTED AT RIGHT MAIN GEAR ANNUNCIATOR, AND NO RED UNSAFE LIGHT NOTED AT RIGHT GEAR ANNUNCIATOR. HYDRAULIC POWER PACK WENT TO LOW MODE AFTER GEAR DEPLOYED BUT WARNING HORN COULD NOT BE SILENCED WITH GEAR SELECTED DOWN. WHENMar 16, 2018 · N864HD · Piagio P180 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 2017FA0000226Brake Assy · bindingAIRCRAFT HAD THE LEFT WHEEL GO FLAT AFTER LANDING ROLLOUT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT IT HAS HAPPENED IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS. UPON INSPECTION OF THE WHEEL, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE THERMAL FUESES WERE OPEN. AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER,May 31, 2017 · N61WC · Piagio P180 · BrakeSDR 2016F00231Door · out of adjustDURING CLIMB OUT, THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO PRESSURIZE. THE SOUND OF RUSHING AIR WAS HEARD. FOLLOWED THE CHECKLISTS AND COULD NOT GET THE PLANE TO PRESSURIZE. A DECISION WAS MADE TO RETURN FOR LANDING AND AN EMERGENCY DECLARED. DURING A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, Nov 28, 2016 · N589H · Piagio P180 · Emergency ExitsSDR 2016FA0000551Handle · failedATTEMPTED OPENING THE EMERGENCY EXIT FROM THE EXTERIOR OF AIRCRAFT. EMERGENCY EXIT HANDLE FAILED.Nov 2, 2016 · N589H · Piagio P180 · Emergency ExitsSDR CA160301004Heater · malfunctioned(CAN) AFTER LANDING, EXTERNAL FUEL LEAK WAS NOTICED. (THIS IS THE 3RD EVENT). THE FUEL WAS INSIDE THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE NACELLE, ON WING, FUSELAGE AND EVEN INSIDE THE LANDING GEAR VANE. PIAGGIO DID A GROUND RUN, AND REPORTED, ABOVE IDLE POWER, A FUEL SPRAY FROFeb 17, 2016 · Piagio P180 · Fuel HeaterSDR CA160113002Actuator · loose(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, NOTICED ROD END JAM NUTS NOT SECURE ON RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR.Jan 11, 2016 · Piagio P180 · Rudder Tab Control SystemSDR CA160119021Engine · malfunctioned(CAN) THE OPERATOR REPORTED THAT 4 TIMES OUT OF 5, THE ENGINE WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. CYCLING THE CONTROLS HAD NO EFFECT. TROUBLESHOOTING IS ON-GOING WITH RIGGING TESTING AND PROPELLER GOVERNOR SWAP.Dec 30, 2015 · Piagio P180 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA151125004Hose · collapsed(CAN) FOUND DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION RIGHT BLEED AIR PRE-COOLER OVERHEATED AND RT ENGINE BLEED AIR SUPPLY HOSE INTERIOR WALL COLLAPSED.Nov 23, 2015 · Piagio P180 · Engine Cooling SystemSDR CA151125005Anti-Ice Valve · malfunctioned(CAN) LEFT WING ANTI-ICE VALVE FAILED TO CLOSE WHEN SELECTED "OFF". INVESTIGATION FOUND "BUTTEFLY" TURNING ON SHAFT DUE TO STRIPPED SPLINES.Nov 20, 2015 · Piagio P180 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR CA150414004Hinge Pin · sheared(CAN) ENGINE ANTI-ICE DIVERTER DOOR HINGE PINS SHEARED. DOOR WAS FOUND LOOSE IN COWL. TECH SUPPORT HAS SEEN THIS IN THE PAST. DAMAGE POSSIBLY CAUSED BY ICE BUILD-UP.Apr 13, 2015 · Piagio P180 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR J72A20150323001Warning Light · illuminatedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT AT 37,000FT, DOOR SEAL ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CABIN WAS STARTING TO CLIMB. MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING. COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. REPLACED DOOR SEAL CHECK VLV & REGULATOR AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES.Mar 19, 2015 · N589H · Piagio P180 · Door Warning SystemSDR CA150325012Engine · flamed out(CAN) FOLLOWING THROTTLE REDUCTION TO IDLE DURING DESCENT THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE WHICH FLAMED OUT AGAIN TWICE WHILE BRINGING THROTTLE TO IDLE. ALL EVENTS OCCURRED IN EEC MODE.Mar 11, 2015 · Piagio P180 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA150313013Blade · separated(CAN) IAW "AVIATION OCCURRENCE REPORT" DATED MARCH, 11, 2015: AFTER LANDING ON RUNWAY 23, WHILE ON TAXIWAY P, SMOKE ODOR WAS DETECTED BY CAPTAIN AND WAS VERIFIED TO BE PRESENT WITH THE FIRST OFFICER. THE SMOKE ODOR APPEARED TO INCREASE AS WAS ACCOMPANIED WITHMar 10, 2015 · Piagio P180 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR J72A2015F00030Bulkhead · corrodedDURING "D" CHECK, VISUAL INSPECTION ON THE LOWER AFT FUSELAGE JOINT TO TAIL CONE AREA REVEALED CORROSION ON AFT FUSELAGE CANTED BULKHEAD AND LOWER SKIN AREA.Feb 6, 2015 · N589H · Piagio P180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR J72A20150211Duct · crackedLEFT WING ANTI-ICE DUCT ASSEMBLY HAS CRACKS WHICH EXCEED MM SRM LIMITS. REPAIRED DUCT ASSEMBLY.Nov 30, 2014 · N589H · Piagio P180 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR J72A20150211001Duct · crackedRIGHT WING ANTI-ICE DUCT ASSEMBLY HAS CRACKS WHICH EXCEED MM SRM LIMITS. REPAIRED DUCT ASSEMBLY IAW 337 DATED 11/30/2014.Nov 30, 2014 · N589H · Piagio P180 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR J72A2015021100001Bulkhead · corrodedDURING D CHECK INSPECTION, THE CANTED BULKHEAD LOCATED AT FS 8154 AT THE 6 O'CLOCK POSITION HAS CORROSION THAT EXCEEDS MM SRM LIMITS. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE BUILDUP OF WATER ENTRAPPED AFT OF THE BULKHEAD. THE DRAIN HOLE IS LOCATED TO FAR AFNov 30, 2014 · N589H · Piagio P180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR J72A2015F00032Bulkhead · corrodedDURING D-CHECK INSPECTION, THE CANTED BULKHEAD LOCATED AT FS 8154 6 O'CLOCK POSITION HAS CORROSION THE EXCEEDS MM SRM LIMITS. CAUSE OF PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE WATER ENTRAPMENT AFT OF THE BULKHEAD AND THE DRAIN HOLE LOCATED TO FAR AFT OF THE CANTED BULKHEAD TO DRAINov 30, 2014 · N589H · Piagio P180 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA141223007Governor · failed(CAN) CREW DETERMINED PROPELLER CONTROLS NOT FUNCTIONING. IAW JLB ENTRY RT PROPELLER LOSS OF RPM. ENGINE SHUTDOWN PERFORMED IAW CHECKLIST. LANDED AIRCRAFT SAFELY. PROPELLER GOVERNOR REPLACED, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.Nov 11, 2014 · Piagio P180 · Propeller GovernorSDR 2014FA0000561Bushing · wornFOUND VERTICAL PLAY IN LT AND RT ELEVATOR HINGES. NOTED BOLTS WERE TIGHT BUT GRIPPED OUT. REMOVED HORIZONTAL COLLARS AND STINGER TO GAIN ACCESS TO ELEVATOR ATTACHMENTS. REPLACED BOLTS WITH SHORTER PN NAS6404A20 AND USED ORIGINAL WASHERS; LETTER DATED SEPTEMBSep 22, 2014 · N773RC · Piagio P180 · Elevator StructureSDR CA140130008Valve · frozen(CAN) AFTER LIFTOFF, CABIN DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW MAINTAINED FL 10 AND COMPLETED TRIP WITHOUT INCIDENT. 3 WAY VALVES FROZEN, AIC SAT ON RAMP APPROXIMATELY 6 HOURS -30C - TIS OF AIC C/O NFF SYSTEM DRAINED IAW AMM, AIC DEPARTED NEXT MORNING. NO ISSUES WIJan 29, 2014 · Piagio P180 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2013FA0000763Actuator · inoperativeAFTER ROTATION, THE PRIMARY PITCH TRIM WAS NOT WORKING. TRIM CLACKER WAS CLACKING BUT, THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT OF THE STABILIZER. SWITCHED TO SECONDARY HORIZONTAL PITCH TRIM WHICH WAS OPERATIONAL. MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THE MOTDec 10, 2013 · N871AT · Piagio P180 · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR V2JA2013F00133Brake Disc · brokenRIGHT WHEEL WAS REMOVED FOR SN VERIFICATION, AS WHEEL CAME OFF, BRAKE PAD PARTS AT KEY WAY FELL OUT.Jun 11, 2013 · N131SL · Piagio P180 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR V2JA0602134154986Display · failedIN FLIGHT, CAPTAINS PFD WENT BLANK, WITHIN A FEW SECONDS A STRONG BURNING ODOR FILLED THE COCKPIT.Jun 2, 2013 · N156SL · Piagio P180 · Flight Environment DataSDR V2JA0523134153420Fitting · leakingHYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED ON APPROACH. FOLLOWED CHECKLIST HAND-PUMPED GEAR DOWN. "HYD PRESS" CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ASSOCIATED PRESSURE BETWEEN 0-200 PSI, DIVERTED.May 23, 2013 · N143SL · Piagio P180 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR V2JA052313DEF130Seal · damagedMASTER CAUTION (DOOR SEAL) AT 34,000. RAN CHECKLIST WITH F/O FOR DESCENT TO 30,000 FT. AT 30,000 FT AIRCRAFT WAS STABLE. AFTER ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES A LOUD DOOR SEAL NOISE WAS NOTED AND CABIN BEGAN TO CLIMB RAPIDLY. AN EMERGENCY DESCENT WAS PERFORMED AS AMay 23, 2013 · N165SL · Piagio P180 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA130603006Control System · malfunctioned(CAN) THE LEFT PROPELLER RPM DECAYED UNCOMMANDED TO FEATHER AT 1000` AGL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AS THE POST TAKE OFF POWER REDUCTION WAS PERFORMED. THE CREW WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER THE PROPELLER TO NORMAL RPM AND, THEREFORE, THE PILOT SHUT DOWN AND SECURED THE LHMay 16, 2013 · Piagio P180 · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR CA130527011Spring · weak(CAN) PROPELLER RPM DECAYED TO UNCOMMANDED FEATHER AT 1000` AGL AFTER TAKE OFF. PROPELLER FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE POST TAKE OFF POWER REDUCTION. UNABLE TO RECOVER PROPELLER TO NORMAL RPM. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR HAD BEEN REINSTALLED AFMay 16, 2013 · Piagio P180 · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR V2JA0504134142480Adc · failedBOTH ADC FAILED IN FLIGHT. ADC 1 FAILED FIRST, REVERTED TO ADC 2 WHICH FAILED 15 MINUTES LATER.May 4, 2013 · N165SL · Piagio P180 · Air Data ComputerSDR V2JA0504134151771Autofeather Sys · malfunctionedCREW REPORTS UNCOMMANDED AUTOFEATHER ON LEFT ENGINE.May 4, 2013 · N132SL · Piagio P180 · Propeller Feathering/ReversingSDR V2JA2013043049004Door · out of adjustCARGO DOOR LIGHT ON IN FLIGHT. ADJUSTED BAGGAGE DOOR IAW AMM 52-30-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Apr 30, 2013 · N109SL · Piagio P180 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR 2013FA0000256Wire Harness · misinstalledRT FUEL QTY NOT DECREASING DURING RUN-UP. GROUND RUN-UP FINDING DATED 25-04, 2013. FOUND LT AND RT FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION SYSTEM CROSSED WITH EACH OTHER UNDERNEATH CENTER PEDESTAL FLOOR AT FS 500. WIRING BUNDLES REROUTED WITH THEIR RELATIVE INDICATORS TO TApr 26, 2013 · N79CN · Piagio P180 · Fuel System WiringSDR V2JA2013050447914Landing Gear · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN GEAR SELECTED UP, HYD IN HIGH DUTY, 3 GREEN AND NO RED IN-TRANSIT. AFTER CYCLING THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE, LANDING GEAR RETRACTED NORMALLY. AFTER NOSE GEAR WAS LOWERED TO THE GROUND, FOLLOWING LANDING TOUCHDOWN, ACFT VEERED TO THE RT WITH Apr 24, 2013 · N139SL · Piagio P180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR V2JA2013033083417Switch · out of adjustPILOT DISCREPANCY: BAG DOOR LIGHT IN FLIGHT. ADJUSTED AND OPS CHECKED BAGGAGE DOOR SWITCHES IAW P-180 LL MM 52-70-00, NO DEFECTS NOTED.Mar 30, 2013 · N132SL · Piagio P180 · Door Warning SystemSDR V2JA20121218006Warning Light · illuminatedCARGO DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF, PERFORMED LT ENGINE SECURING CHECKLIST, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AFTER THE ENGINE WAS SECURED, THEN ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND STAYED ON UNTILL SHORT FINAL, THEN EXTINGUISHED.Mar 3, 2013 · N138SL · Piagio P180 · Door Warning SystemSDR V2JA201212180005Engine · failedCLIMBING OUT OF FL260 TO FL310, RT TORQUE DROPPED 20 PERCENT AND IMMEDIATELY ROSE BACK TO 97 PERCENT. A SLIGHT HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION WAS THEN NOTICED BY CREW. CLIMB WAS CONTINUED TO FL310. AT FL310 OIL PRESSURE DROPPED BELOW 90PSI ON THE RT ENGINE WITH AUFeb 22, 2013 · N161SL · Piagio P180 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR V2JA20121218004Autofeather Sys · activatedUNCOMMANDED AUTO FEATHER ON FINAL.Feb 20, 2013 · N143SL · Piagio P180 · Propeller Feathering/ReversingSDR V2JA0208134143337Switch · dirtyUNCOMMANDED AUTOFEATHER IN FLIGHT ON LAST LEG. POWER LEVERS, AND ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE EQUAL. FOUND SWITCH DIRTY.Feb 8, 2013 · N143SL · Piagio P180 · Propeller Feathering/ReversingSDR V2JA20121218003Propeller · faultyUNCOMMANDED AUTO-FEATHER OF RT ENGINE ON FINAL.Feb 7, 2013 · N143SL · Piagio P180 · Propeller Feathering/ReversingSDR CA130212008Oil System · low pressure(CAN) AFTER AN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, DURING FLIGHT TESTING, 1 PROCEDURE CALLS FOR AN IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN AND RELIGHT. DURING THE RELIGHT ATTEMPT THE ENGINE NR 2 OIL PRESSURE WAS INDICATING 12 PSI. THE PILOT SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE AND LANDED SAFELY AT THE AIRPORTJan 29, 2013 · Piagio P180 · Engine Oil Indicating System
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