AD Amdt-39-10471

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10471
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-CE-130-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 19175

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the elevator and rudder attachment brackets because of cracks or corrosion damage, which could result in the elevator and/or rudder separating from the airplane with consequent loss of airplane control.

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Required Actions

Inspect the elevator and rudder attachment brackets for cracks and/or corrosion. Repair or replace any cracked or corrosion-damaged parts as applicable.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 airplanes subject to mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) from Switzerland.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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