EASA AD DCA-750XL-23: Cockpit Control Handles - Inspection

What to do

Operators of Pacific Aerospace 750XL aircraft with serial numbers up to 215 must perform the required inspections and any necessary corrective actions as detailed in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/093 issue 1 or later. These actions must be completed at the next scheduled maintenance inspection or by 28 January 2018, whichever occurs first. Compliance with this directive is mandatory before further flight after the deadline.

Summary

Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/23 Cockpit Control Handles - Inspection is issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and applies to Pacific Aerospace 750XL aircraft with serial numbers up to and including 215. This directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent snagging of the control column with the cockpit control tee handles. The inspections must follow the instructions in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/093 issue 1 or later approved revisions.

What changed

This new Airworthiness Directive introduces mandatory inspections and corrective actions for the cockpit control tee handles on Pacific Aerospace 750XL aircraft. It addresses a safety concern identified during a ground inspection where the control column could snag on the tee handles at maximum movement limits. The directive requires compliance with the specified service bulletin to mitigate this unsafe condition.

Why it matters

This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the safe operation of Pacific Aerospace 750XL aircraft by preventing potential control column snagging, which could affect aircraft handling. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must integrate these inspections into scheduled maintenance to maintain airworthiness and regulatory compliance. Failure to comply could result in unsafe flight conditions and regulatory penalties.

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