2026-22564·DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Airplanes

Proposed RuleComment Period OpenComments open

Published: Nov 5, 2026
Comments close: Dec 21, 2026
Citation: 91 FR 69730
Docket: Docket No. FAA-2026-13799, Project Identifier MCAI-2026-00336-A
Agencies: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a safety rule that would require owners and operators of Tecnam P2006T light‑sport aircraft to check the engine‑mount brackets for a specific, non‑approved shock‑mount part that has been found to cause structural damage. If the non‑conforming part is found, it must be replaced with an approved component, and the rule would also ban the use of the faulty shock mount on any future installations. The measure is intended to prevent further damage to the aircraft’s engine mount and to protect flight safety. The rule is being issued by the FAA, the transportation‑safety agency of the U.S. government. It applies specifically to every Tecnam P2006T airplane operating in the United States, including private owners, flight schools, and commercial operators that use this model. The proposal was published in the Federal Register on November 5 2026 (91 FR 69730). Interested parties have until December 21 2026 to submit comments. After the comment period closes, the FAA will review the feedback and decide whether to finalize the rule, at which point the inspection and replacement requirements would become mandatory.

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Official abstract

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. (Tecnam) Model P2006T airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of damage on the engine mount structure caused by defective non-conforming engine shock mounts being installed. This proposed AD would require inspecting for the installation of non-conforming engine shock mounts and replacing any non-conforming engine shock mount with an approved part. This proposed AD would also prohibit installation of a non-conforming engine shock mount on any airplane. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.