AD 98-11-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
The lavatory wall and passenger seat configuration do not meet current head injury criteria regulations, which could cause head injuries during an airplane crash.
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Required Actions
Modify the lavatory wall and passenger seat configuration in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 25-003 (dated May 7, 1997) or its revised version (Rev. 1, dated April 7, 1998). Special flight permits may be issued under 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the AD requirements can be accomplished.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes, serial numbers MSN 101 through 180, certificated in any category, that incorporate an executive cabin layout.
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