# Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2020-11-02 · Effective 2020-12-07 · 85 FR 69138
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-24048
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Pilatus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 85 FR 69138
- **Publication date:** 2020-11-02
- **Effective date:** 2020-12-07
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2020-0746
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/47E airplanes. This AD was results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as seizing of a main landing gear (MLG) spring pack assembly. This AD requires replacement of affected parts and prohibits (re)installation of affected parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/11/02/2020-24048/airworthiness-directives-pilatus-aircraft-ltd-airplanes)
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