# Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2020-11-02 · Effective 2020-12-07 · 85 FR 69140
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-24047
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Pilatus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 85 FR 69140
- **Publication date:** 2020-11-02
- **Effective date:** 2020-12-07
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2020-0745
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as improperly manufactured horizontal stabilizer rear attachment bolts. If not corrected, this could lead to fatigue failure of the bolts and loss of airplane control. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/11/02/2020-24047/airworthiness-directives-pilatus-aircraft-ltd-airplanes)
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