Air Conditioning — Cockpit and Cabin Evaporator Filters — Replacement
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What to do
Operators of Pilatus PC-24 aircraft with affected evaporator filters must replace these parts with serviceable ones within four months from 30 July 2020. Maintenance teams must follow the instructions in Pilatus Service Bulletin 21-006 for replacement procedures. Additionally, installation of affected parts is prohibited on all PC-24 aeroplanes from the effective date of this directive.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0160 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of cockpit and cabin evaporator filter assemblies that were incorrectly installed during production and do not meet the required fire retardant standards. The directive mandates replacing these affected filters with serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.
What changed
This new directive introduces a mandatory replacement of cockpit and cabin evaporator filter assemblies on Pilatus PC-24 aircraft that have affected parts installed. It prohibits the installation or reinstallation of these non-compliant filters and requires compliance within a specified timeframe. The directive is based on Pilatus Service Bulletin 21-006, which provides detailed replacement instructions.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because the affected filters may degrade fire retardant properties, increasing the risk of smoke in the cockpit and cabin during electrical heater over-temperature events. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft safety and regulatory conformity. Failure to comply could compromise passenger and crew safety and lead to regulatory penalties.
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