AD 2002-01-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-7, PC-12, and PC-12/45 Airplanes

AD Number
2002-01-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-CE-33-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 2323

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-7, PC-12, and PC-12/45 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Extruding gasket material from the engine-driven pump housing and inadequately torqued relief valve attachment screws could lead to fuel leakage and result in a fire in the engine compartment.

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Required Actions

Inspect the joints between the engine-driven pump housing, relief valve housing, and relief valve cover for fuel leakage or extruding gasket material. Replace any engine-driven pump with signs of fuel leakage or extruding gasket material. Inspect and re-torque relief valve attachment screws as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-7, PC-12, and PC-12/45 airplanes that incorporate a certain engine-driven pump.

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