Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1998-08-07 · Effective 1998-09-21 · 63 FR 42203
Document
Document number
98-20838
Federal Register citation
63 FR 42203
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Pilatus
Publication date
1998-08-07
Effective date
1998-09-21
FAA docket
Docket No. 98-CE-30-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 airplanes. This AD requires replacing the seal unit on both main landing gear (MLG) legs and the nose landing gear (NLG) leg. 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 prevent MLG or NLG failure caused by deterioration of a MLG or NLG leg seal unit, which could result in damage to the airplane or airplane control problems during takeoff, landing, or taxi operations.