AD 66-01-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes

AD Number
66-01-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6-H1 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/350 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/350-H1 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/350-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/A Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/A-H1 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/A-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fuel flow restriction due to incorrect installation of the valve plug in fuel shutoff valve P/N 321-ITX 6D, where the valve plug protrudes more than 2mm (0.078 inch).

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Required Actions

Inspect fuel shutoff valve P/N 321-ITX 6D for correct installation of the valve plug per Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 36. Replace the valve with new P/N 6238.124 if the plug protrudes more than 2mm before further flight. Replace the valve within 60 hours' time in service after the effective date.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD for inspection and immediate replacement if needed; and within the next 60 hours' time in service after the effective date for full replacement.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-6 Series Airplanes, Serial Numbers 515, 522, and 524 through 580.

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Federal Register Abstract

Fuel Valve

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AD Number:
66-01-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fuel Valve
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Pilatus Aircraft Limited
Model:
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
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 66-01-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-173

AD NUMBER:   66-01-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   66-01-03 PILATUS: Amdt. 39-173, Part 39, Federal Register December 24, 1965. Applies to Model PC-6 Series Airplanes, Serial Numbers 515, 522, and 524 through 580.
Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
To prevent further instances of fuel flow restriction, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect fuel shutoff valve P/N 321-ITX 6D for correct installation of the valve plug in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 36, dated September 1965, or later Swiss Federal Air Office- approved revision. If the valve plug protrudes more than 2mm. (0.078 inch), before further flight, replace the valve with a new valve P/N 6238.124.
(b) Within the next 60 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace fuel shutoff valve P/N 321-ITX 6D with a new valve P/N 6238.124, in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 36, dated September 1965, or later Swiss Federal Air Office- approved revision.

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AD Number:
66-01-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fuel Valve
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Pilatus Aircraft Limited
Model:
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
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 66-01-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-173

AD NUMBER:   66-01-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   66-01-03 PILATUS: Amdt. 39-173, Part 39, Federal Register December 24, 1965. Applies to Model PC-6 Series Airplanes, Serial Numbers 515, 522, and 524 through 580.
Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
To prevent further instances of fuel flow restriction, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect fuel shutoff valve P/N 321-ITX 6D for correct installation of the valve plug in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 36, dated September 1965, or later Swiss Federal Air Office- approved revision. If the valve plug protrudes more than 2mm. (0.078 inch), before further flight, replace the valve with a new valve P/N 6238.124.
(b) Within the next 60 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace fuel shutoff valve P/N 321-ITX 6D with a new valve P/N 6238.124, in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 36, dated September 1965, or later Swiss Federal Air Office- approved revision.

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