AD 2006-13-12

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 Airplanes

AD Number
2006-13-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24091
FR Citation
71 FR 35783

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Engine fuel starvation during maximum climb and descent caused by poor fuel tank venting with low fuel levels, which could result in a loss of engine power during critical phases of flight.

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Required Actions

Modify the fuel system to improve venting between the collector tank, main wing tanks, and engine. Do not install any collector tank or fuel vent system unless the modification requirements are completed.

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Compliance Time

Within 3 calendar months after the effective date of the AD (July 13, 1998 for Group 1; August 7, 2006 for Group 2), unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 airplanes equipped with turbo-prop engines, including those produced under a licensing agreement with Fairchild Republic Company, Fairchild Heli Porter, or Fairchild-Hiller Corporation.

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