AD 2008-13-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. PC-6 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2008-13-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0493 Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-028-AD
FR Citation
73 FR 35911

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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