AD 96-22-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6 | Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Model PC-6 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6-H1 | Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Model PC-6 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6-H2 | Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Model PC-6 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/350 | Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Model PC-6 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/350-H1 | Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Model PC-6 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/350-H2 | Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Model PC-6 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/A | Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Model PC-6 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/A-H1 | Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Model PC-6 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/A-H2 | Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Model PC-6 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-6/B-H2 | Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Model PC-6 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural failure of the hinge bracket on the horizontal stabilizer due to loose or sheared rivets or incorrect spacing tolerance, which could result in partial or complete loss of control of the horizontal stabilizer and loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect hinge brackets on the horizontal stabilizer for sheared or loose rivets and spacing tolerance per Pilatus SB PC-6 165. If loose/sheared rivets or incorrect spacing are found, reposition and space the brackets and replace rivets prior to further flight.
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Compliance Time
within the next 75 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-6 airplanes (all serial numbers)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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