AD 2001-25-10

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

AD Number
2001-25-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-CE-77-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 65829

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Excessive backlash in the flap actuator internal gear system and electrical surges in the flap control system, which could lead to flap power drive-unit circuit breaker not closing during flight and current surges, potentially causing flap system failure and reduced or loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the flap actuator internal gear system for correct end-play and backlash measurements and accomplish any necessary corrective adjustments. Incorporate modifications to the flap system and install a new design FCWU with a serial number of 100,001 or higher, or FAA-approved equivalent part number. Modify the flap control wiring and install a flap power drive-unit field control panel.

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Compliance Time

Within 600 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes.

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