AD 2005-08-07

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Limited Models B4-PC11, B4-PC11A, and B4-PC11AF Sailplanes

AD Number
2005-08-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-20006
FR Citation
70 FR 20708

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited Models B4-PC11 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Limited Models B4-PC11, B4-PC11A, and B4-PC11AF Sailplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the control-column support (part number 112.35.11.072), which could result in failure of the support and lead to loss of the primary flight control system.

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Required Actions

Inspect the control-column support for cracks initially within 12 calendar months after the last inspection under specified service bulletins. If cracks are found, replace the control-column support with a new one.

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Compliance Time

Initially within 12 calendar months after the last inspection under specified service bulletins.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Limited Models B4-PC11, B4-PC11A, and B4-PC11AF sailplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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