AD 2009-16-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-7 Airplanes

AD Number
2009-16-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0509 Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-029-AD
FR Citation
74 FR 38894

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-7 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-7 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-7 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion on the bolts and in the bores of the attachment fittings for the engine mounting frame, caused by damaged cadmium plating of the bolts or damaged surface finish of the attachment fitting, could lead to crack initiation and subsequent failure of the engine attachment fitting.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the bolts and bores of the attachment fittings for the engine mounting frame. Replace the bolts if no corrosion is found. If corrosion is found, perform corrective actions as specified in the service bulletin. Inspect repetitively at intervals not exceeding 5 years.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after September 9, 2009, or upon accumulating 5,000 hours total time-in-service (TIS) or 5 years from the date of manufacture, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-7 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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