Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16401 · Engine controls
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/47E Airplanes
This AD applies to Model PC-12/47E airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 1001 and MSN 1003 through 1140, certificated in any category.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Within 30 days after September 22, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the power control lever reverse thrust latch handle for free movement following the accomplishment instructions in paragraph 3.A. of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No: 76-002, dated October 15, 2009.
(2) If during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD you determine the reverse thrust latch sticks or the idle detent is not present, do the following actions:
(i) Before further flight, insert Temporary Revision No. 12 to PC-12/47E Pilot's Operating Handbook, dated October 15, 2009, into the normal procedures section of the aircraft flight manual (AFM).
(ii) Within 12 months after September 22, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), modify the engine control console assembly following the accomplishment instructions in paragraph 3.B. of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Service Bulletin No: 76-002, dated October 15, 2009.
(iii) Before further flight after the modification required by paragraph (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, remove Temporary Revision No. 12 to PC-12/47E Pilot's Operating Handbook, dated October 15, 2009, from the AFM.
(3) If during the inspection specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD you determine the reverse thrust latch moves freely and the idle detent is present, no further action is required.
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
