AD 2001-05-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 Airplanes

AD Number
2001-05-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-CE-46-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 14306

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the elevator and rudder attachment brackets due to cracks or corrosion damage, which could result in the elevator or rudder separating from the airplane with consequent loss of airplane control.

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Required Actions

Replace the horizontal stabilizer brackets with new parts using replacement kit No. 500.50.07.132 and replace the vertical stabilizer bracket with new parts using replacement kit No. 500.50.07.133. Do not install any parts identified as old parts in the replacement kits.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 6 months after April 27, 2001, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 airplanes, serial numbers MSN 001 through MSN 612, certificated in any category.

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