AD 98-05-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pilatus Aircraft Limited | PC-12 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue damage to the elevator due to incorrect rivet lengths or excessive gaps in rivet shanks, which could result in structural failure and eventual loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the elevator for incorrect rivet lengths and excessive gaps in rivet shanks within 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date. Install new rivets and shims as required, prior to further flight, following Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 55-001.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12 airplanes with manufacturer’s serial numbers 101, 105, 106, 107, 109 through 112, 114, 115, 117 through 120, 122 through 125, 129, 131 through 140, 142, and 146; certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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