FAA Proposes Shock Mount Directive for Tecnam Twins
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed an airworthiness directive covering Tecnam P2006T twin-engine aircraft over engine shock mount defects.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Air Travel
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The FAA proposed an airworthiness directive for Tecnam P2006T twin-engine aircraft after a report of structural damage linked to defective engine shock mounts. The proposal would affect 131 U.S.-registered aircraft, while the P2006T NG variant is excluded because it does not hold an FAA type certificate.
Why it matters
The directive addresses a risk that an engine could disconnect from the airplane structure, potentially causing loss of control. It follows a similar directive the European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued in March covering the P2006T and P2006T NG.
The FAA estimates the inspection costs $127.50 per engine, while replacing four shock mounts costs about $690 per engine. Affected shock mounts were manufactured in batches 49-24 and 11-25, and the proposal is open for public comment until Dec. 21.
The players
Federal Aviation Administration
The FAA is the U.S. government agency responsible for regulating and overseeing civil aviation, including issuing airworthiness directives for aircraft.
Tecnam
Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer producing light general aviation aircraft, including the P2006T twin-engine model.
US Aviation Academy
US Aviation Academy is a flight training organization that placed a 38-aircraft Tecnam order in 2025.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
EASA is the European Union agency responsible for aviation safety regulation, which issued a similar directive for the P2006T and NG in March.
The details
Operators of affected aircraft would need to identify and replace the defective shock mounts, and inspect engine mounting structures to replace any damaged mounts before further flight. Affected aircraft would require shock mount replacement within 25 hours of operation or 30 days after the directive takes effect, whichever comes first.
Timeline
March 2026: EASA issued a similar directive covering the P2006T and P2006T NG.
2025: US Aviation Academy placed a 38-aircraft order that included P2006T twins and P2010 singles.
Nov. 5, 2026: The FAA published the proposed airworthiness directive.
Dec. 21, 2026: Deadline for public comments on the proposed directive.
Roadmap
The FAA proposal follows EASA's March directive covering the P2006T and P2006T NG, extending a parallel safety response across the Atlantic. The U.S. action excludes the NG variant because it does not currently hold an FAA type certificate.
Owners of affected P2006T aircraft would need to schedule shock mount inspections and replacements within 25 hours of operation or 30 days after the directive takes effect. Some expenses may be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
The takeaway
Owners and operators of Tecnam P2006T aircraft should check whether their shock mounts fall within the affected batches and plan for inspections before the proposed deadlines. Early attention to warranty coverage can help limit out-of-pocket costs.
What happens next
The public comment period on the proposed directive closes Dec. 21, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more Air Travel coverage for context on aircraft safety directives.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AVweb.
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