AD Amdt-39-10596

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Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12 Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10596
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-CE-08-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 32975

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Directional deviation on the standby magnetic compass caused by an overload of electrical current in the airplane structure.

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Required Actions

Replace and re-route the power return cables on the starter generator and generator 2, insert a temporary revision to the pilot operating handbook (POH), and install a placard near the standby magnetic compass.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12 airplanes subject to mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) from Switzerland.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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