AD 69-20-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6-H1 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6-H2 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/350 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/350-H1 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/350-H2 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/A | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/A-H1 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/A-H2 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/B-H2 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/B1-H2 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/C-H2 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Rudder trim control cable coming off the pulleys aft of bulkhead 6 due to excessive clearance between the cable keeper and pulleys greater than 0.040 inch.
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Required Actions
Inspect the clearance between the cable keeper and pulleys aft of bulkhead 6 within the next 100 hours' time in service. If clearance exceeds 0.040 inch, replace the cable keeper (P/N 6201.16) with redesigned P/N 916.96.06.244 per Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 92 or approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours' time in service
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Affected Aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-6 Series Aircraft, serial numbers 1 through 723 and 2001 through 2050.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Trim Control Cable
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-20-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-20-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft Subject: Rudder Trim Control Cable Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/27/1969 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: 69-20-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-853 AD NUMBER: 69-20-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 27, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-20-01 PILATUS AIRCRAFT WORKS, INC: Amdt. 39-853. Applies to Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft Serial Numbers 1 through 723 and 2001 through 2050. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent the rudder trim control cable from coming off the pulleys aft of bulkhead 6 (rear cabin wall), accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours' time in service, inspect the clearance between the cable keeper and the cable pulleys aft of bulkhead 6 in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 92, dated March 1969, or later Swiss Federal Air office approved revision or an FAA approved equivalent. (b) If the clearance between the keeper and the cable pulleys is found to be greater than .040 inch, replace the old cable keeper, P/N 6201.16, with a redesigned cable keeper, P/N 916.96.06.244 in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 92, dated March 1969, or later Swiss Federal Air Office approved revision or an FAA approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective October 27, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-20-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-20-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft Subject: Rudder Trim Control Cable Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/27/1969 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: 69-20-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-853 AD NUMBER: 69-20-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 27, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-20-01 PILATUS AIRCRAFT WORKS, INC: Amdt. 39-853. Applies to Model PC- 6 Series Aircraft Serial Numbers 1 through 723 and 2001 through 2050. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent the rudder trim control cable from coming off the pulleys aft of bulkhead 6 (rear cabin wall), accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours' time in service, inspect the clearance between the cable keeper and the cable pulleys aft of bulkhead 6 in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 92, dated March 1969, or later Swiss Federal Air office approved revision or an FAA approved equivalent. (b) If the clearance between the keeper and the cable pulleys is found to be greater than .040 inch, replace the old cable keeper, P/N 6201.16, with a redesigned cable keeper, P/N 916.96.06.244 in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 92, dated March 1969, or later Swiss Federal Air Office approved revision or an FAA approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective October 27, 1969. FOOTER:
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