AD 2003-20-15

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

AD Number
2003-20-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-CE-42-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 58265

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Defective fuel booster pump could result in electrical arcing from the leads in an air/fuel mixture, leading to a fire or explosion of a fuel tank.

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Required Actions

Inspect for installed fuel booster pumps and replace them if found. Inspect other fuel booster pumps for defects and either install lead protection spiral wrap or replace defective pumps, depending on findings.

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Compliance Time

Within 7 calendar days after October 10, 2003

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes, serial numbers 101 through 520, with fuel booster pump part numbers 969.84.11.401, 968.84.11.403, or 968.84.11.404 installed.

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