All Tecnam P2008 aircraft (i.e., certificated, LSA and microlight aircraft) Stabilator Torque Tubes – Cracks in Mass Balance Weight attachment.
This Continuing Airworthiness Notice (CAN) is issued to bring attention to a defect report submitted to the CAA of finding cracks in the stabilator torque tubes on ten P2008 aircraft. For further details of the location of the cracks found, refer to the two photos in this CAN.
This CAN is prompted by a report received from an operator of finding cracks in the stabilator torque tube assembly P/N 20-7-100-000 on a P2008 JC aircraft in the area where the mass balance weight attaches to the stabilator torque tube.
This defect was found when the stabilator was removed from the aircraft for a different repair. A subsequent inspection of their fleet found 10 aircraft with similar cracks.
The CAA strongly recommends that operators and maintainers of Tecnam P2008 aircraft inspect the stabilator torque tube assembly in the area where the mass balance weight attaches to the stabilator torque tube. If any cracks are found accomplish appropriate corrective actions before further flight.
CAA requests that operators and maintenance providers report any cracks, or damage found, via the occurrence reporting process:
Report an occurrence(external link)
Tecnam has been notified of these findings. Refer to the photos below for two examples of typical cracks found.
This CAN is considered to be an interim action and further CAN, or AD action may follow.
Photo 1 Stabilator Torque Tubes – Cracks in Mass Balance Weights Attachment
Photo 2 Stabilator Torque Tubes – Cracks in Mass Balance Weights Attachment
