AD 2000-26-17

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

AD Number
2000-26-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-CE-55-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 1255

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Operation of the windshield deicing system in the 'LIGHT' mode can overload the electrical capacity of the wiring and circuit breakers, resulting in complete electrical power loss to the windshield and icing of the windshield.

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Required Actions

Insert Temporary Revision No. 21 to the PC-12 Pilot's Operating Handbook within 30 days after the effective date of the AD. Modify the windshield deicing system wiring and circuit breakers within 12 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days for POH revision; within 12 months for modification.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 101 through MSN 320, equipped with part number (P/N) 959.81.10.107 LH and P/N 959.81.10.108 RH windshields (or FAA-approved equivalent part numbers).

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