AD 2001-11-02

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

AD Number
2001-11-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-CE-82-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 30300

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft LTD Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft LTD Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft LTD Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The A250 voltage spike suppression filter in the modification kit can cause the circuit breaker 235 to trip due to overload, leading to overheating of wiring in extreme circumstances.

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Required Actions

Modify the generator 2 excitation by removing certain diodes, installing a new 5-amp circuit breaker (P/N 972.55.18.406), and installing an improved A250 voltage spike suppression filter, all in accordance with revised procedures.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after July 23, 2001, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes, serial numbers 101 through 289, certificated in any category.

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