# Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2003-06-06 · Effective 2003-07-28 · 68 FR 33840
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-13793
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Pilatus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 68 FR 33840
- **Publication date:** 2003-06-06
- **Effective date:** 2003-07-28
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2002-CE-53-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Models PC-12 and PC- 12/45 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the front and rear surfaces of the pressure dome for damage and cracks, and, if necessary, accomplish repairs. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Switzerland. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct damage and cracks to the pressure dome, which could lead to rapid decompression.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/06/06/03-13793/airworthiness-directives-pilatus-aircraft-ltd-models-pc-12-and-pc-1245-airplanes)
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