airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-11-09 · Effective 2020-12-14 · 85 FR 71244
Document
Document number
2020-24805
Federal Register citation
85 FR 71244
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Pilatus
Publication date
2020-11-09
Effective date
2020-12-14
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0719
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Model PC-24 airplanes. This AD 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 identifies the unsafe condition as movement of the aft fuel pipe within the coupling, which can cause damage to the O-rings and lead to a fuel leak, fuel fire or explosion, and consequent loss of control of the airplane. This AD requires replacing and prohibits installing affected parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.