AD 2002-22-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pilatus | Aircraft Ltd | Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the main landing gear front attachment brackets could result in failure of the brackets. Such failure could lead to the main landing gear leg detaching from the wing main spar.
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Required Actions
Repetitively inspect the main landing gear front attachment brackets for cracks using the Impedance-Plane Eddy-Current Inspection. If cracks are found, install improved-design brackets. Installing the improved-design brackets terminates the required inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 90 days after December 20, 2002 (the effective date of this AD).
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Affected Aircraft
PILATUS Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 airplanes, serial numbers 101 through 618, that are certificated in any category.
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