AD 2012-26-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

AD Number
2012-26-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0732
FR Citation
78 FR 11572

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Need to incorporate new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual). The revisions include an inspection of the wing main spar fastener holes at rib 6 for cracks.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wing main spar fastener holes at rib 6 for cracks. Replace the torque tube part number (P/N) 1000-0000-000 if not already done. Comply with the revised maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations.

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Compliance Time

Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after August 19, 2009, or 1 year after August 19, 2009, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs), certificated in any category.

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