AD 2010-05-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47E Airplanes

AD Number
2010-05-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-1158
FR Citation
75 FR 8473

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus AIRCRAFT LTD Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47E Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47E Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Both Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) could indicate a roll attitude offset of up to 10 degrees in the same direction during an accelerated turn onto the active runway followed by take-off. Additionally, incorrect heading may be displayed if the ADAHRS switches from GPS track to magnetometer heading in low horizontal magnetic field strength areas.

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Required Actions

Update the ADAHRS software or replace the ADAHRS unit. Operators must also comply with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No.: 34-022 and Honeywell International Inc. Service Bulletin KSG 7200-34-09, Revision 0.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (April 1, 2010)

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Affected Aircraft

PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47E airplanes with affected ADAHRS units installed, including all serial numbers unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.

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