Originally Posted by
jrutt
frankin otter
Hmmm This one needs to be aware of AD; 14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0622; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-034-AD;
Amendment 39-15999; AD 2009-18-03], RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-6, PC- 6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 Airplanes
Findings of
corrosion,
wear and
cracks in the upper wing strut fittings on some PC-6 aircraft have been reported in the past. It is possible that the spherical bearing of the wing strut fittings installed in the underwing can be loose in the fitting or cannot rotate because of corrosion. In this condition, the joint cannot function as designed and fatigue cracks may then develop. Undetected cracks, wear and/or
corrosion in this area could cause failure of the upper attachment fitting, leading to failure of the wing structure and subsequent loss of control of the aircraft.
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
Think the Demon Deacons could use a vertical wind tunnel!