AD 75-17-08

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model B4-PC11 Gliders

AD Number
75-17-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited B4-PC11 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model B4-PC11 Gliders

Unsafe Condition

The canopy limiting lock link may prevent emergency jettisoning of the canopy.

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Required Actions

Disconnect the limiting cable within 10 hours' time in service. Alter the canopy limiting cable attachment per Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 1001 or FAA-approved equivalent within 50 hours' time in service.

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Compliance Time

within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model B4-PC11 gliders equipped with canopy limiting lock link.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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