AD 76-01-09

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)

AD Number
76-01-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6-H1 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/350 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/350-H1 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/350-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/A Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/A-H1 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/A-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/B-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/B1-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/B2-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/C-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/C1-H2 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue failure of the elevator attachment brackets on the inboard ends of the right and left elevator surfaces.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect both left and right brackets (P/N 6300.0011.00) for cracks in the flanges using at least 10 power magnification per Pilatus Service Bulletin 107 or equivalent. Install reinforcement plates (P/Ns 6002.6993.51 and 6002.6993.52) per Pilatus Service Bulletin 107 or equivalent. Discontinue inspections after repairs and reinforcement plates are installed.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 25 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service since the last inspection for inspections. Install reinforcement plates within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model PC-6 airplanes (all variants) with serial numbers 667 and subsequent and serial numbers 2001 through 2047 inclusive manufactured by Fairchild Hiller.

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Federal Register Abstract

Elevator Attach Brackets

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AD Number:
76-01-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
Subject:
Elevator Attach Brackets
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/06/1976
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: 76-01-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2490

AD NUMBER:   76-01-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 6, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   76-01-09 PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD: Amendment 39-2490. Applies to Pilatus Model PC-6 airplanes (all variants) manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. serial numbers 667 and subsequent and serial numbers 2001 through 2047 inclusive manufactured by Fairchild Hiller.
Compliance is required as indicated.
To prevent a possible fatigue failure of the elevator attachment brackets on the inboard ends of the right and left elevator surfaces, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 25 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service since the last inspection, visually inspect both the left and right brackets, P/N 6300.0011.00, of the welded attachment assembly for cracks in the flanges using a glass of at least 10 power in accordance with paragraph 2.1 of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 107, dated May 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent.
(b) If cracks are found, before further flight, repair in accordance with paragraph 2.1 of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 107, dated May 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent.
(c) Within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, install reinforcement plates, P/Ns 6002.6993.51 and 6002.6993.52, unless already accomplished, in accordance with paragraph 2.2 of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 107, dated May 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent.
(d) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued after all cracks have been repaired and reinforcement plates have been installed in accordance with paragraph (c) of the AD.
(Fairchild Hiller Service Bulletin PC-6-55-3 pertains to this same subject.)
This amendment becomes effective on February 6, 1976.

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AD Number:
76-01-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)
Subject:
Elevator Attach Brackets
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/06/1976
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: 76-01-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2490

AD NUMBER:   76-01-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model PC-6 Airplanes (all variants)

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 6, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   76-01-09 PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD: Amendment 39-2490. Applies to Pilatus Model PC-6 airplanes (all variants) manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. serial numbers 667 and subsequent and serial numbers 2001 through 2047 inclusive manufactured by Fairchild Hiller.
Compliance is required as indicated.
To prevent a possible fatigue failure of the elevator attachment brackets on the inboard ends of the right and left elevator surfaces, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 25 hours' time in service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service since the last inspection, visually inspect both the left and right brackets, P/N 6300.0011.00, of the welded attachment assembly for cracks in the flanges using a glass of at least 10 power in accordance with paragraph 2.1 of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 107, dated May 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent.
(b) If cracks are found, before further flight, repair in accordance with paragraph 2.1 of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 107, dated May 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent.
(c) Within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, install reinforcement plates, P/Ns 6002.6993.51 and 6002.6993.52, unless already accomplished, in accordance with paragraph 2.2 of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 107, dated May 1971, or an FAA-approved equivalent.
(d) The repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be discontinued after all cracks have been repaired and reinforcement plates have been installed in accordance with paragraph (c) of the AD.
(Fairchild Hiller Service Bulletin PC-6-55-3 pertains to this same subject.)
This amendment becomes effective on February 6, 1976.

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