AD 67-13-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Series Airplanes

AD Number
67-13-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

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

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 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.

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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.

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