AD 2003-11-17

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

AD Number
2003-11-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-CE-53-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 33840

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Drill and/or rivet tool damage could have occurred in areas around the edges of the rear pressure dome during assembly, leading to nicks, scratches, and potential cracks in the pressure dome, which could result in rapid decompression.

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Required Actions

Inspect the front and rear surfaces of the pressure dome for damage and cracks, and if necessary, accomplish repairs as specified in the service information.

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes, certificated in any category, with serial numbers: 101 through 380, 382 through 385, 387 through 395, 398 through 406, 408, 409, 413, 415, and 417.

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