AD Amdt-39-10170
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pilatus | Britten-Norman Ltd | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. (Formerly Britten-Norman) BN-2A, BN-2B, and BN-2T Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. (Formerly Britten-Norman) BN-2A, BN-2B, and BN-2T Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the junction of the torque link lug and upper case of the main landing gear (MLG) torque link assemblies could lead to failure of the main landing gear, resulting in loss of control during landing operations.
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Required Actions
Repetitively inspect the junction of the torque link lug and upper case of the MLG torque link assemblies for cracks. Replace any MLG torque link assembly with Modification A39 if cracks are found or after a certain period without cracks. Replacing all assemblies with Modification A39 eliminates the need for inspections.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A, BN-2B, and BN-2T series airplanes (excluding BN2A MK. 111 series)
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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