AD 2000-26-17 66 FR 1255

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes that are equipped with a certain windshield configuration. This AD requires you to incorporate pilot's operating handbook (POH) information that prohibits the operation of the windshield heating system in the "LIGHT" mode, and requires you to modify the windshield deicing system wiring and circuit breakers. You can remove the POH information after accomplishing the modification. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Switzerland. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent loss of electrical power to the windshield deicing system due to operation in the "LIGHT" mode, which could result in icing of the windshield and loss of control of the airplane.