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AD/PC-6/41 - Rudder Pedal Supports

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This airworthiness directive requires owners/operators of Pilatus PC-6 aeroplanes S/N 001–824 fitted with steel rudder pedal support tube P/N 6232.0196.00 to inspect the rudder pedal support for cracks with a 10× magnifier, following Pilatus Service Bulletin PC-6-A-162 A(2). The first inspection must occur within 5 hours time in service from 15 April 1995 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours. It matters because cracking has been reported and failure could reduce control of the aircraft.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source Pilatus Porter PC-6 Series Aeroplanes

AD/PC-6/41 Rudder Pedal Supports 5/95

Applicability: All PC-6 aircraft S/N 001 to 824 inclusive fitted with steel rudder pedal support tube P/N 6232.0196.00.

Requirement: Visually inspect the rudder pedal support for cracks using a 10X glass. Inspect in accordance with Pilatus Service Bulletin (SB) PC-6-A-162, Accomplishment Instructions A(2).

Note: Swiss FOCA AD HB 89-301 refers.

Compliance: Initially inspect within 5 hours time in service from 15 April 1995. Re-inspect at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service.

Background: Cracking has been reported on in-service aircraft. Failure of the rudder pedal support tube could result in a reduction in control of the aircraft.

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