Plane Wings Might Lose Pins: FAA Says Inspect Now!
Published Date: 9/28/2026
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Summary
If you own a Tecnam P2006T airplane, listen up! The FAA found a problem where the left aileron could come loose because a hinge pin might be missing. Starting October 13, 2026, you’ll need to do a one-time check of the aileron hinges and fix any issues to keep flying safe—no big costs expected, just some careful inspecting.
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Required corrective action for cracked/damaged hinges
If the inspection finds any cracked or damaged aileron hinge, you must, before further flight, obtain and follow FAA-, EASA-, or Tecnam DOA‑approved corrective instructions and accomplish the approved repairs. The FAA states it has no data to estimate the cost or number of airplanes that may require hinge repair.
One-time aileron hinge inspection required
If you own or operate a Tecnam P2006T (S/N 001–434 and 442), you must perform a one-time detailed visual inspection of the inboard and outboard aileron hinges and cotter pins within 25 flight hours or 30 days after October 13, 2026. The FAA estimates this inspection takes 1 work-hour at $85 per airplane and that 102 U.S.-registered airplanes are affected.
Immediate cotter‑pin replacement if discrepant
If the inspection finds any cotter pin discrepancy, you must replace and secure the cotter pin before further flight. The FAA estimates the on-condition cost as about 1 work-hour ($85) plus $1 per cotter pin, totaling about $86 per affected cotter pin.
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