AD 2021-24-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

AD Number
2021-24-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0573
FR Citation
86 FR 69996

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The strake attachment brackets and surrounding structure failing at the upper most bracket bolt hole, which could result in airplane flutter and reduced lateral stability, which may lead to loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fuselage strakes for movement, the strakes and their attachment brackets for loose and missing bolts and screws and structural deformation, and the strake attachment brackets and surrounding structure for discoloration, deformation, cracks, and other structural damage. Replace components and repair damage if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 150 hours TIS.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, with a Spectre Lift Platform System installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA00634DE.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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