AD 2004-12-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pilatus | Aircraft Ltd | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion on the inner drive cables of inboard and/or outboard flap flexshafts, part numbers 945.02.02.203 and/or 945.02.02.204, could cause the flap flexshafts to rupture, leading to flap system inoperability.
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Required Actions
Check the airplane logbook to determine if certain inboard and outboard flap flexshafts have been replaced with parts of improved design. If the improved parts are not installed, replace the affected flexshafts with the improved design parts.
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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 equipped with inboard and/or outboard flap flexshafts, part numbers 945.02.02.203 and/or 945.02.02.204.
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