AD 67-21-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_67-21-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-21-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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