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EASA Regulations for Pilatus PC-12/45

9 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Pilatus PC-12/45.

EASA AD 2023-0184

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0184 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04-00-00. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Oct 19, 2023
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EASA AD 2022-0212

Air Conditioning — Vapour Cycle Cooling System / Compressor Condenser Cables — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0212 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses an unsafe condition related to the vapour cycle cooling system compressor/condenser cables and their grounding installation. It mandates inspection and modification to prevent potential fire hazards caused by insufficient grounding.

Oct 18, 2022
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EASA AD 2022-0103

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0184

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0103 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes of all serial numbers. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04-00-00. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Jun 9, 2022
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EASA AD US-2021-24-01

Fuselage - Strake Attachment Brackets / Fuselage Frame - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-24-01 addresses Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes equipped with Supplemental Type Certificate SA00634DE. This directive mandates inspections of the fuselage strake attachment brackets, surrounding structure, and bolts due to reported failures at the uppermost bracket attachment location. The goal is to detect and repair any damage or looseness to prevent airplane flutter and loss of control.

Dec 13, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0110-CN

CANCELLED: Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Fork Assembly — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2021-0110-CN is an official cancellation of the previous EASA AD 2021-0110 concerning the inspection and replacement of the nose landing gear fork assembly on Pilatus PC-12 series aeroplanes. This cancellation applies to all PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aircraft with affected nose landing gear parts. The notice confirms that the previously identified corrosion issue on the nose landing gear fork assembly is no longer considered an unsafe condition requiring mandatory action.

Nov 3, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0214

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0103

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0214 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes of all manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04-00-00. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and revised maintenance requirements.

Sep 17, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0005

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0214

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0005 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04-00-00. The directive addresses new and more restrictive maintenance tasks, including a new 5-year life limit for main landing gear actuator bottom attachment bolts.

Jan 14, 2021
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EASA AD 2019-0129

Stabilizers — Horizontal Stabilizer Rear Attachment Bolts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0129 is an official regulatory document addressing the inspection and replacement of horizontal stabilizer rear attachment bolts on Pilatus PC-12 series aeroplanes, including PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E models. The directive targets bolts with specific part and production order numbers that were improperly heat treated during manufacturing. It mandates replacement of these affected bolts to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety.

Jun 6, 2019
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EASA SIB 2007-22

PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-12, PC-12/45 and PC-12/47 aircraft - Main Landing Gear Special Bolts - Identification / Replacement - FOCA Switzerland AD HB-2007-382

EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2007 – 22 is a safety information notice regarding FOCA Switzerland Airworthiness Directive HB-2007-382. It addresses the identification and replacement of special bolts on the main landing gear of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 aircraft with Manufacturer Serial Numbers 101 through 749. The notice informs aviation professionals about a safety issue related to inadequate production of these bolts, although it does not affect the type design approval.

Aug 29, 2007
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