AD 2005-04-16

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

AD Number
2005-04-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-05-20399
FR Citation
70 FR 9851

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Windshield de-ice wiring of the incorrect size could result in heat damage of the windshield de-ice wiring. This failure could lead to possible fire in the overhead panel of the flight compartment.

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Required Actions

Inspect the windshield de-ice system wiring to ensure it is the correct size as specified in the applicable wiring diagrams. Inspect the wires, splices, and related link wires in the terminal block (TB 152) for any heat damage. Replace all damaged or incorrect sized wires.

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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.

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