AD 2002-22-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pilatus | Britten-Norman Limited BN-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, and BN2A MK. III Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the bottom corner of the engine mount bracket between the attachment flange and the main bracket, which could lead to engine mount assembly failure and engine separation from the airplane, resulting in loss of control.
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Required Actions
Repetitively inspect the bottom corner of the engine mount bracket for cracks. Replace any cracked bracket with a new one. Return the removed bracket(s) to Pilatus Britten-Norman and report the return to FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 500 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 24 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Pilatus Britten-Norman Limited BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN-2T, and BN2A MK. III series airplanes.
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