AD Amdt-39-11319

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

AD Number
Amdt-39-11319
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-CE-119-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 50439

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Premature wear of the internal gear system caused by excessive backlash in the flight control flap actuators, which could eventually result in loss of actuator output with possible reduced or loss of airplane control.

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Required Actions

Inspect all flap actuator internal gear systems to assure correct end-play and backlash measurements. Accomplish any necessary corrective adjustments.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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