AD 2004-06-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pilatus | Aircraft Ltd | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Hydrogen embrittlement in the main landing gear shock absorber attachment bolts could result in failure of the main landing gear, leading to main landing gear collapse during operation with consequent loss of airplane control.
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Required Actions
Determine whether certain main landing gear shock absorber attachment bolts have been replaced. If not replaced, replace shock absorber attachment bolts on main landing gear assemblies with serial numbers beginning with AM001 through AM053.
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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 with main landing gear assemblies having serial numbers beginning with AM001 through AM053.
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