2022-19-03: Rudder Actuator, Main Landing Gear, Main Landing Gear Attach Section

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2016-26-08, Amendment 39-18766 (82 FR 1172, January 5, 2017; corrected February 16, 2017, 82 FR 10859); and b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2022-19-03 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Amendment 39-22172; Docket No. FAA-2022-0153; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01051-A. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 27, 2022. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2016-26-08, Amendment 39-18766 (82 FR 1172, January 5, 2017; corrected February 16, 2017, 82 FR 10859). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2722, Rudder Actuator; 3210, Main Landing Gear; and 3211, Main Landing Gear Attach Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by 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 unsafe condition in the MCAI is failure of main landing gear (MLG) actuator bottom attachment bolts and failure to accomplish a new life limit for the rudder bellcrank. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent MLG collapse during all phases of airplane operations, including take-off and landing and also to prevent rudder bellcrank failure, which could lead to loss of airplane control. (f) Actions and Compliance (1) Before further flight, unless already done, revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the existing airplane maintenance manual (AMM) or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for your airplane by incorporating the following documents. (i) For Model PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes: PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47 Structural, Component and Miscellaneous Limitations-AMM Document No. 02049-Airworthiness Limitations, Document Module Code 12-A-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, of the Pilatus Model type-PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47 MSN-101-888 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Document No. 02049, Revision 41, dated July 16, 2021; or PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47 Structural, Component and Miscellaneous Limitations-AMM Document No. 02049-Airworthiness Limitations, Document Module Code 12-A-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, of the Pilatus Model type-PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47 MSN-101-888 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Document No. 02049, Revision 42, dated December 10, 2021. (ii) For Model PC-12/47E airplanes with serial numbers 545, 1001 through 1719, and 1721 through 1999: PC-12/47E Structural, Component and Miscellaneous Limitations-AMM Document No. 2300-Airworthiness Limitations, Document Module Code 12-B-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, of the Pilatus Model type-PC-12/47E MSN-545/1001-1719 and 1721-1942 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Document No. 02300, Revision 25, dated July 16, 2021; or PC-12/47E Structural, Component and Miscellaneous Limitations-AMM Document No. 2300-Airworthiness Limitations, Document Module Code 12-B-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, of the Pilatus Model type-PC-12/47E MSN-1001-1942 (except MSN 1720) Aircraft Maintenance Manual Document No. 02300, Revision 26, dated December 10, 2021. (iii) For Model PC-12/47E airplanes with serial numbers 1720 and 2001 and larger: PC-12/47E Structural, Component and Miscellaneous Limitations-AMM Document No. 02436-Airworthiness Limitations, Document Module Code 12-C-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, of the Pilatus Model type-PC-12/47E MSN 1720, 2001-Up Aircraft Maintenance Manual Document No. 02436, Revision 03, dated July 16, 2021; or PC-12/47E Structural, Component and Miscellaneous Limitations-AMM Document No. 02436-Airworthiness Limitations, Document Module Code 12-C-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, of the Pilatus Model type-PC-12/47E MSN 1720, 2001-Up Aircraft Maintenance Manual Document No. 02436, Revision 04, dated December 10, 2021. (2) The actions required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1) through (4), and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 14 CFR 121.380, or 14 CFR 135.439. (3) After revising the airworthiness limitations required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, no alternative life limits or inspection intervals may be used unless they are approved as provided in paragraph (g) of this AD. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and email to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (h) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Doug Rudolph, Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329-4059; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. (2) Refer to MCAI European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0214, dated September 17, 2021, for more information. You may view the EASA AD at regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2022-0153. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47 Structural, Component and Miscellaneous Limitations-AMM Document No. 02049-Airworthiness Limitations, Document Module Code 12-A-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, of the Pilatus Model type-PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47 MSN-101-888 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Document No. 02049, Revision 41, dated July 16, 2021. (ii) PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47 Structural, Component and Miscellaneous Limitations-AMM Document No. 02049-Airworthiness Limitations, Document Module Code 12-A-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, of the Pilatus Model type-PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47 MSN-101-888 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Document No. 02049, Revision 42, dated December 10, 2021. (iii) PC-12/47E Structural, Component and Miscellaneous Limitations-AMM Document No. 2300-Airworthiness Limitations, Document Module Code 12-B-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, of the Pilatus Model type-PC-12/47E MSN-545/1001-1719 and 1721-1942 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Document No. 02300, Revision 25, dated July 16, 2021. (iv) PC-12/47E Structural, Component and Miscellaneous Limitations-AMM Document No. 2300-Airworthiness Limitations, Document Module Code 12-B-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, of the Pilatus Model type-PC-12/47E MSN-1001-1942 (except MSN 1720) Aircraft Maintenance Manual Document No. 02300, Revision 26, dated December 10, 2021. (v) PC-12/47E Structural, Component and Miscellaneous Limitations-AMM Document No. 02436-Airworthiness Limitations, Document Module Code 12-C-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, of the Pilatus Model type-PC-12/47E MSN 1720, 2001-Up Aircraft Maintenance Manual Document No. 02436, Revision 03, dated July 16, 2021. (vi) PC-12/47E Structural, Component and Miscellaneous Limitations-AMM Document No. 02436-Airworthiness Limitations, Document Module Code 12-C-04-00-00-00A-000A-A, of the Pilatus Model type-PC-12/47E MSN 1720, 2001-Up Aircraft Maintenance Manual Document No. 02436, Revision 04, dated December 10, 2021. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., CH-6371, Stans, Switzerland; phone: +41848247365; email: techsupport.ch@pilatus-aircraft.com; website: pilatus-aircraft.com/. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued on August 31, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022-20517 Filed 9-21-22; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P