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AD/PC-6/46 - Aileron Mass Balance Weights and Flettner Tabs

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This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Pilatus PC‑6 aeroplanes up to and including MSN 939 to inspect and, if necessary, modify aileron mass balance weights and Flettner tabs by following Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 57‑001 and applicable parts of Service Bulletin No. 62B to correct incorrect configurations and remove suspected non‑conforming parts. Compliance is mandatory by 16 June 2002; the aircraft owner/operator must arrange and pay for the work. The AD was issued by a CASA delegate under CAR 1998 subreg. 39.1(1).

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

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For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

Pilatus Porter PC-6 Series Aeroplanes

AD/PC-6/46 Aileron Mass Balance Weights

AD/PC-6/46 Aileron Mass Balance Weights and Flettner Tabs 5/2002

Applicability: All PC-6 series aircraft, up to and including MSN 939.

Requirement: Action in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 57-001, dated 20 December 2001, and applicable portions of Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 62B.

Note: Switzerland FOCA AD HB 2002-001 refers.

Compliance: Before 16 June 2002, unless already accomplished.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 16 May 2002.

Background: The aileron configuration on some PC-6 aircraft may be incorrect. In particular, configurations may not comply with that specified in Service Bulletin No. 62B. In addition, suspected bogus parts that do not comply with original manufacturer’s data may have been fabricated and installed during aircraft maintenance and repairs.

Incorrect configuration and/or the use of unapproved parts could result in an unsafe condition.

Signature of David Villiers, Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

David Alan Villiers

Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 28 March 2002

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

Pilatus Porter PC-6 Series Aeroplanes

AD/PC-6/46 Aileron Mass Balance Weights AD/PC-6/46 Aileron Mass Balance Weights and Flettner Tabs 5/2002

AD/PC-6/46 Aileron Mass Balance Weights and Flettner Tabs 5/2002

Applicability: All PC-6 series aircraft, up to and including MSN 939.

Note: Switzerland FOCA AD HB 2002-001 refers.

Compliance: Before 16 June 2002, unless already accomplished.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 16 May 2002.

Incorrect configuration and/or the use of unapproved parts could result in an unsafe condition.

David Alan Villiers

Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 28 March 2002