AD 2008-13-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pilatus | Aircraft Ltd | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. PC-6 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. PC-6 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Both screws of the tail-wheel locking mechanism had ruptured, rendering the mechanism inoperative.
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Required Actions
Replace the screws and nuts that attach the locking plate to the locking lever of the tail-wheel locking mechanism with steel screws and nuts. Install a placard on the tail-wheel mudguard.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after July 30, 2008, or within the next 12 months after July 30, 2008, whichever occurs first.
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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, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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