Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0103, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2021-0005
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What to do
Operators must replace components before exceeding their new life limits and perform all applicable maintenance tasks within specified intervals as defined in the updated Aircraft Maintenance Manual. They must revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to include the new limitations and tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected according to Pilatus maintenance documentation before further flight.
Summary
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.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0214 supersedes the previous AD 2021-0005 and introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations, including a new life limit for the rudder bellcrank. It removes the requirement for repetitive eddy current inspections of the rudder bellcrank due to this new life limit. The directive requires operators to update their Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these changes.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it mandates updated maintenance and life limits to prevent unsafe conditions on Pilatus PC-12 series aeroplanes. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure adherence to these revised requirements to maintain aircraft airworthiness and regulatory compliance. Failure to comply could result in unsafe conditions and regulatory violations.
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