AD 2002-14-22
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pilatus | Aircraft Ltd | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Defective main landing gear (MLG) assembly bolts with improper cadmium plating, which could cause hydrogen embrittlement and bolt failure, leading to MLG collapse during landing.
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Required Actions
Inspect the left and right main landing gear (MLG) assemblies for bolts with a serial number (S/N) beginning with the letters 'AT' and numbers 299 or lower. Replace each defective bolt with a bolt that does not have a S/N with both the letters 'AT' and a number of 299 or lower.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes.
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