AD 67-13-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Failure of rivets attaching the rudder control lever to the rudder post.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date, visually inspect the rivets for defects or failure. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 100 hours' time in service. Replace defective or failed 3mm diameter rivets with AN 470 AD 5-10 rivets or FAA-approved equivalent before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 50 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-6 Series Airplanes, Serial Numbers to 563.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Control Lever Rivets
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-13-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-13-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes Subject: Rudder Control Lever Rivets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/04/1967 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: 67-13-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-388 AD NUMBER: 67-13-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 4, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-13-03 PILATUS: Amdt. 39-388, Part 39, Federal Register April 4, 1967. Applies to Model PC-6 Series Airplanes, Serial Numbers to 563. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent failure of rivets attaching the rudder control lever to the rudder post, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 50 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection, visually inspect the rivets attaching the rudder control lever to the rudder post for defective or failed rivets. (b) If defective or failed rivets are found during the inspection required by (a), before further flight, replace the 3mm. diameter rivets with AN 470 AD 5-10 rivets, or FAA- approved equivalent. (c) The repetitive inspections required by (a) of this AD may be discontinued after the rudder control lever attachment is modified in accordance with (b) of this AD. (Pilatus Aircraft Limited Service Bulletin No. 66 pertains to this subject.) This directive effective May 4, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-13-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-13-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes Subject: Rudder Control Lever Rivets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/04/1967 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: 67-13-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-388 AD NUMBER: 67-13-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 4, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-13-03 PILATUS: Amdt. 39-388, Part 39, Federal Register April 4, 1967. Applies to Model PC-6 Series Airplanes, Serial Numbers to 563. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent failure of rivets attaching the rudder control lever to the rudder post, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 50 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the last inspection, visually inspect the rivets attaching the rudder control lever to the rudder post for defective or failed rivets. (b) If defective or failed rivets are found during the inspection required by (a), before further flight, replace the 3mm. diameter rivets with AN 470 AD 5-10 rivets, or FAA- approved equivalent. (c) The repetitive inspections required by (a) of this AD may be discontinued after the rudder control lever attachment is modified in accordance with (b) of this AD. (Pilatus Aircraft Limited Service Bulletin No. 66 pertains to this subject.) This directive effective May 4, 1967. FOOTER:
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