Airworthiness Directive

AD 2020-21-23 85 FR 69140

Federal Aviation Administration · 14 CFR part 39

FR document
2020-24047
Amendment
39-21296
Published
2020-11-02
Models covered
1
Last live check
2026-08-17
AD

2020-21-23

FR doc 2020-24047 · 85 FR 69140

AD 2020-21-23Published 2020-11-02Effective 2020-12-07

Unsafe condition: improperly manufactured horizontal stabilizer rear attachment bolts.

Full official abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as improperly manufactured horizontal stabilizer rear attachment bolts. If not corrected, this could lead to fatigue failure of the bolts and loss of airplane control. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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