AD 2000-21-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes

AD Number
2000-21-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-CE-03-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 64340

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing damage and consequent loss of engine oil caused by rubbing torque oil-pressure tubes and py pressure pipe assemblies.

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Required Actions

Inspect torque oil-pressure tubes and py pressure pipe assemblies for abrasion damage and distortion. Replace damaged or distorted components and ensure a clearance distance of at least 0.12 inches (3.0 millimeters). Adjust as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after December 15, 2000.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 101 through MSN 301, equipped with specified torque oil-pressure tubes and py pressure pipe assemblies.

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