Equipment and Furnishings — Emergency Exits / Grommets — Replacement
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What to do
Operators of Group 1 PC-24 aeroplanes must replace all affected grommets with serviceable parts within three months from 18 December 2019, the effective date of the directive. Installation of affected grommets is prohibited on all PC-24 aircraft from the effective date. Maintenance teams should follow the instructions in Pilatus Aircraft PC-24 Service Bulletin 25-005 for the replacement procedure.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0293 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-24 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of vinyl grommets used in the emergency exits, which may become rigid after exposure to low temperatures. The directive applies to all PC-24 aircraft serial numbers and mandates replacing affected grommets to ensure emergency exits function properly during evacuation.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive requires the replacement of affected vinyl grommets, part number 944.87.32.001, with serviceable grommets, part number 525.26.24.035, on PC-24 aeroplanes. It prohibits the installation or reinstallation of the affected grommets and introduces compliance instructions based on aircraft grouping. The directive is based on Pilatus Aircraft PC-24 Service Bulletin 25-005 issued in August 2019.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because the affected grommets can become rigid in cold conditions, potentially preventing emergency exits from opening during evacuation. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and safety of PC-24 aircraft, protecting occupants from injury. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must address this to avoid regulatory violations and maintain operational safety.
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