AD 69-07-02
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
Internal corrosion of the aileron mass balance unit P/N 6106.11 can cause structural damages.
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Required Actions
Inspect the external surface of the mass balance support arms for corrosion evidence (blistering paint or discoloration) within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date, and repeat every 10 hours. If corrosion is found, replace the unit with P/N 6106.11 (marked yellow) or P/N 111.45.08.001 before further flight. Discontinue inspections after replacement.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours' time in service from the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-6 Airplanes with serial numbers 1 through 701, 2001 through 2018, 2023, 2025 through 2029, 2040 and 2041.
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron Balance Unit
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-07-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-07-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes Subject: Aileron Balance Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/01/1969 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: 69-07-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-743 AD NUMBER: 69-07-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 1, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-07-02 PILATUS: Amdt. 39-743. Applies to Model PC-6 Airplanes Serial Nos. 1 through 701, 2001 through 2018, 2023, 2025 through 2029, 2040 and 2041. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent structural damages to the aileron mass balance unit P/N 6106.11, due to internal corrosion, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours' time in service from the last inspection, inspect the external surface of the mass balance support arms for evidence of corrosion (indicated by blistering of paint or slight discoloration). (b) If evidence of corrosion is detected during the inspection prescribed in paragraph (a), before further flight, replace the aileron mass balance unit P/N 6106.11 with a modified aileron mass balance unit P/N 6106.11 (which is identified by a 1/2-inch diameter yellow colored marking), or with a new aileron mass balance unit P/N 111.45.08.001, in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 89, dated November 1968 or later Swiss Federal Air Office approved revision or an FAA approved equivalent. (c) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) may be discontinued after the modified or new aileron mass balance unit has been installed. This amendment becomes effective April 1, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-07-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-07-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes Subject: Aileron Balance Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/01/1969 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: 69-07-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-743 AD NUMBER: 69-07-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 1, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-07-02 PILATUS: Amdt. 39-743. Applies to Model PC-6 Airplanes Serial Nos. 1 through 701, 2001 through 2018, 2023, 2025 through 2029, 2040 and 2041. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent structural damages to the aileron mass balance unit P/N 6106.11, due to internal corrosion, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 hours' time in service from the last inspection, inspect the external surface of the mass balance support arms for evidence of corrosion (indicated by blistering of paint or slight discoloration). (b) If evidence of corrosion is detected during the inspection prescribed in paragraph (a), before further flight, replace the aileron mass balance unit P/N 6106.11 with a modified aileron mass balance unit P/N 6106.11 (which is identified by a 1/2-inch diameter yellow colored marking), or with a new aileron mass balance unit P/N 111.45.08.001, in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 89, dated November 1968 or later Swiss Federal Air Office approved revision or an FAA approved equivalent. (c) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) may be discontinued after the modified or new aileron mass balance unit has been installed. This amendment becomes effective April 1, 1969. FOOTER:
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