AD 2013-22-13

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Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

AD Number
2013-22-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0928
FR Citation
78 FR 67011

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Chafing on the wiring harness attached to the engine mounting frame on the right-hand side of the engine compartment, which could cause a short circuit and could result in a fire in the engine compartment.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wiring harness and flexible duct of the condenser for chafing. If major damage is found, replace the damaged parts. If minor damage is found, install a protective sleeve on the wiring harness.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

PILATUS Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 airplanes, manufacturers' serial numbers (MSN) 101 through 618, certificated in any category.

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