AD 2013-11-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

AD Number
2013-11-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0223
FR Citation
78 FR 37701

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure to inspect and maintain stabilizer-trim attachment components and the flap actuator could result in loss of control.

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Required Actions

Inspect and maintain stabilizer-trim attachment components and the flap actuator in accordance with the latest revision of the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) and Airworthiness Limitations Document (ALS). Replace any Flap Actuator that has accumulated or exceeded 7 years since new or since last overhaul, or 3,500 hours TIS, with a 350-hour TIS or 6-month grace period.

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Compliance Time

Within 350 hours TIS or 6 months of the effective date of this AD.

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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 manufacturer serial numbers (MSN), and MSN 2001 through 2092.

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