Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-10-09 · Effective 2003-10-10 · 68 FR 58265
Document
Document number
03-25477
Federal Register citation
68 FR 58265
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Pilatus
Publication date
2003-10-09
Effective date
2003-10-10
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-CE-42-AD
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect for certain installed fuel booster pumps and replace that fuel booster pump, inspect other certain fuel booster pumps for defects, and either install lead protection spiral wrap or replace the defective fuel booster pumps, depending on whether defects are found. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Switzerland. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any defective fuel booster pump, which could result in electrical arcing from the leads in an air/fuel mixture. Such failure could lead to a fire or explosion of a fuel tank.