AD 2021-02-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

AD Number
2021-02-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0813
FR Citation
86 FR 10744

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

chafing between the IFFA and the associated front inboard tension rod, which may cause corrosion of the bare rod aluminium tube and reduce aluminium thickness, leading to failure of the inboard flap drive arm with consequent asymmetric flap extension, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.

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Required Actions

inspect the IFFAs for the correct shape and chafing between the IFFA and the associated front inboard tension rod, with corrective action as necessary, including inspection and modification or replacement of affected parts.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Model PC-12/47E airplanes with serial number 1576 and higher.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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