# Proposed AD FAA-2020-0472: Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2020-21-22
- Products: Textron
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 14, 2020, 85 FR 28890
- Comments due: June 29, 2020
- Became: [AD 2020-21-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-21-22)
- Docket: FAA-2020-0472 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-0472, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2020-10316
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/37/96/37969479fe561f0ff2522db14b494f6d64f5a326c4d5808c067b32b3af8db8ef (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-14/pdf/2020-10316.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/05/14/2020-10316/airworthiness-directives-textron-aviation-inc-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/16DDD713B573629C8625856800444282.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-0472

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Models 180, 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, 180K, 182, 182A, 182B, 182C, 182D, 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E, and A185F airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracks found in the tailcone and horizontal stabilizer attachment structure. This proposed AD would require inspecting the tailcone and horizontal stabilizer for corrosion and cracks and repairing or replacing damaged parts as necessary. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- May 14, 2020: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2020-10316, comments due Jun 29, 2020 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/05/14/2020-10316/airworthiness-directives-textron-aviation-inc-airplanes)

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