AD 67-21-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes

AD Number
67-21-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6-H1 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/350 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/350-H1 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/350-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/A Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/A-H1 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/A-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/B-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/B1-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/C-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks between the welded seams of the elevator attachment bracket, Part No. 6300.11.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the elevator attachment bracket (P/N 6300.11) for cracks between the welded seams within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date, and thereafter every 100 hours' time in service. If cracks are found, replace the defective part with a new or used uncracked part of the same part number or modify the part per Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 67 or equivalent.

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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 Airplanes, Serial Numbers to 620.

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Federal Register Abstract

Elevator Attachment Bracket

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AD Number:
67-21-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes
Subject:
Elevator Attachment Bracket
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/13/1967
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 | P...Show more
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: 67-21-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-443

AD NUMBER:   67-21-02

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 13, 1967.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
67-21-02 PILATUS: Amdt. No. 39-443, Part 39, Federal Register July 14, 1967. Applies to all Models PC-6 Airplanes, Serial Numbers to 620.

Compliance required as indicated.

To detect cracks of the elevator attachment bracket, Part No. 6300.11, 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 elevator attachment, P/N 6300.11, for cracks between the welded seams.

(b) If cracks are detected during the inspection required by paragraph (a), before further flight either replace the defective part with a new or used uncracked part of the same part number or modify the part in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 67 or later Swiss Federal Air Office-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(c) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued after the elevator attachment bracket is modified in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 67 or later Swiss Federal Air Office-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment effective August 13, 1967.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes
Subject:
Elevator Attachment Bracket
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/13/1967
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 | P...Show more
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: 67-21-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-443

AD NUMBER:   67-21-02

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 13, 1967.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
67-21-02 PILATUS: Amdt. No. 39-443, Part 39, Federal Register July 14, 1967. Applies to all Models PC-6 Airplanes, Serial Numbers to 620.

Compliance required as indicated.

To detect cracks of the elevator attachment bracket, Part No. 6300.11, 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 elevator attachment, P/N 6300.11, for cracks between the welded seams.

(b) If cracks are detected during the inspection required by paragraph (a), before further flight either replace the defective part with a new or used uncracked part of the same part number or modify the part in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 67 or later Swiss Federal Air Office-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(c) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued after the elevator attachment bracket is modified in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 67 or later Swiss Federal Air Office-approved issue, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment effective August 13, 1967.

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