EASA Regulations for Pilatus PC-12/47E

13 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Pilatus PC-12/47E.

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EASA AD 2023-0184

Oct 19, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/45
  • Pilatus PC-12/47
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2022-0245

Dec 12, 2022

Landing Gear — Nose and Main Landing Gear Actuators — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0245 is an airworthiness directive addressing Pilatus PC-12/47E aeroplanes, specifically those with manufacturer serial numbers 1300, 1451, and subsequent. It mandates the replacement of certain main and nose landing gear electro-mechanical actuators identified by specific part numbers due to corrosion issues. The directive ensures continued safe operation by requiring affected parts to be replaced with serviceable ones.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2022-0212

Oct 18, 2022

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/45
  • Pilatus PC-12/47
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2022-0158

Aug 4, 2022

Landing Gear – Nose and Main Landing Gear Actuators – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0158 addresses corrosion issues found on the main and nose landing gear electro-mechanical actuators of Pilatus PC-12/47E aeroplanes, specifically those with manufacturer serial numbers 1300, 1451, and subsequent. The directive mandates replacement of affected landing gear actuators to prevent potential failure. It applies to parts with specific part numbers and provides definitions for affected and serviceable parts.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2022-0103

Jun 9, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/45
  • Pilatus PC-12/47
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD US-2021-24-01

Dec 13, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/45
  • Pilatus PC-12/47
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2021-0110-CN

Nov 3, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/45
  • Pilatus PC-12/47
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2021-0214

Sep 17, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/45
  • Pilatus PC-12/47
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2021-0005

Jan 14, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/45
  • Pilatus PC-12/47
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2021-0010

Jan 11, 2021

Fuel — Inward Vent Valve — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0010 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-12/47E aeroplanes, specifically those with manufacturer serial numbers 1720 and 2001 or higher. The directive addresses an issue with inward vent valves that lack a chromate conversion coating, which could lead to corrosion and potential fire hazards. It mandates modification of affected inward vent valves to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2020-0229

Oct 20, 2020

Fuel — Fuel Transfer Ejector — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0229 is an official safety directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-12/47E aeroplanes. It addresses a fuel system issue related to fuel transfer ejectors with incorrect nozzle diameters installed on certain PC-12/47E aircraft. The directive mandates replacement of these affected fuel transfer ejectors to ensure compliance with approved design data and maintain fuel system safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2019-0231

Sep 13, 2019

Flight Controls — Flap Drive System / Flap Fairings and Front Inboard Tension Rods — Inspection / Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0231 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-12/47E aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 1576 and higher. It addresses inspection, modification, and replacement requirements for the flap drive system, specifically the inboard flap fairings aft (IFFA) and front inboard tension rods. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by preventing potential flap drive arm failure due to chafing and corrosion.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2019-0129

Jun 6, 2019

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/45
  • Pilatus PC-12/47
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E