AD 2016-22-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

AD Number
2016-22-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9356
FR Citation
81 FR 76845

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Wear and cracks on the stabilizer-trim attachment and relevant structural components have been reported, potentially leading to failure of the fitting or connecting piece, which could result in disconnection of the horizontal stabilizer rear attachment and loss of control.

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Required Actions

Conduct visual and non-destructive inspections of the stabilizer-trim attachment components and related parts to detect cracks. Replace all cracked parts as necessary. Follow additional installation requirements for these parts.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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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.

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