AD 98-07-18

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes.

AD Number
98-07-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-CE-119-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: April 06, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 65)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-12 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes.
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-12/45 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes.

Unsafe Condition

Improper operation of the propeller de-icing controller caused by electromagnetic interference (EMI), which could result in ice build-up on the propeller with possible airplane controllability problems.

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Required Actions

Within 9 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, identify the serial number of the affected propeller de-icing controller (P/N 968.29.13.223 or equivalent). Replace controllers with serial number U999 or lower without 'SB30-1' marking with P/N 500.50.12.109 (or equivalent). Do not install non-compliant controllers after the effective date.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 9 calendar months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes, serial numbers MSN 101 through MSN 153.

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