AD 75-26-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/A | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6/A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the engine mount to fuselage attachment
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Required Actions
Reinforce the U-channel (P/N 6201.992) by installing a steel plate (P/N 112.35.06.337) to each U-channel lug and rework the engine strut heads (P/N 6501.106) in accordance with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 83A dated February 1971 or an FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-6/A airplanes up to and including S/N 659 (all variants) with Astazou engine installations manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Mount
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-26-17.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-26-17 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6/A Airplanes Subject: Engine Mount Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/17/1976 Make: Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model: PC-6/A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-26-17 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2466 AD NUMBER: 75-26-17 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6/A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 17, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-26-17 PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD: Amendment 39-2466. Applies to Pilatus Model PC-6/A airplanes up to and including S/N 659 (all variants) with Astazou engine installations manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. NOTE: This AD does not apply to Pilatus Model PC-6/A airplanes manufactured by Fairchild Hiller. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the engine mount to fuselage attachment, reinforce the U-channel, P/N 6201.992, by installing a steel plate, P/N 112.35.06.337, to each U-channel lug and rework the engine strut heads, P/N 6501.106, in accordance with paragraph 2.2 of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 83A dated February 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective on January 17, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-26-17.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-26-17 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6/A Airplanes Subject: Engine Mount Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/17/1976 Make: Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model: PC-6/A 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: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-26-17 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2466 AD NUMBER: 75-26-17 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6/A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 17, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-26-17 PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD: Amendment 39-2466. Applies to Pilatus Model PC-6/A airplanes up to and including S/N 659 (all variants) with Astazou engine installations manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. NOTE: This AD does not apply to Pilatus Model PC-6/A airplanes manufactured by Fairchild Hiller. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the engine mount to fuselage attachment, reinforce the U-channel, P/N 6201.992, by installing a steel plate, P/N 112.35.06.337, to each U-channel lug and rework the engine strut heads, P/N 6501.106, in accordance with paragraph 2.2 of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 83A dated February 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective on January 17, 1976. FOOTER:
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