AD 2008-23-03 Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-6 Series Airplanes

Makes named: pilatus. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to 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, manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 101 through 950 and MSN 2001 through 2092, certificated in any category. Note 1: These airplanes may also be identified as Fairchild Republic Company PC-6 airplanes, Fairchild Industries PC-6 airplanes, Fairchild Heli Porter PC-6 airplanes, or Fairchild-Hiller Corporation PC-6 airplanes.

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Inspect the brake pedals for full and free movement within the next 100 hours time-in-service after December 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after December 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, following the accomplishment instructions of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 32-002, Revision 2, dated April 29, 2008. (2) If as a result the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD any stiffness or limited movement of a brake pedal is found, before further flight, perform the corrective actions in accordance with the paragraph 3.C. of the accomplishment instructions of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 32-002, Revision 2, dated April 29, 2008. (3) As of December 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD), do not install any pilot or co-pilot rudder pedal assembly Part Number (P/N) 6232.0011.00, P/N 6232.0255.52, P/N 116.35.06.050, P/N 116.35.06.053, or P/N 116.35.06.054 unless it has been inspected and modified as applicable in accordance with paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et.seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD No.: 2008-0171, dated September 9, 2008, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 32-002, Revision 2, dated April 29, 2008, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., P.O. Box 992, 6371 Stans, Switzerland; phone: +41 41 619 65 80; fax: +41 41 619 65 76; Internet: http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com; e-mail: fodermatt@pilatus-aircraft.com. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 28, 2008. James E. Jackson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-26117 Filed 11-5-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Inspect the brake pedals for full and free movement within the next 100 hours time-in-service after December 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after December 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, following the accomplishment instructions of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 32-002, Revision 2, dated April 29, 2008. (2) If as a result the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD any stiffness or limited movement of a brake pedal is found, before further flight, perform the corrective actions in accordance with the paragraph 3.C. of the accomplishment instructions of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 32-002, Revision 2, dated April 29, 2008. (3) As of December 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD), do not install any pilot or co-pilot rudder pedal assembly Part Number (P/N) 6232.0011.00, P/N 6232.0255.52, P/N 116.35.06.050, P/N 116.35.06.053, or P/N 116.35.06.054 unless it has been inspected and modified as applicable in accordance with paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et.seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD No.: 2008-0171, dated September 9, 2008, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-6 Service Bulletin No. 32-002, Revision 2, dated April 29, 2008, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., P.O. Box 992, 6371 Stans, Switzerland; phone: +41 41 619 65 80; fax: +41 41 619 65 76; Internet: http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com; e-mail: fodermatt@pilatus-aircraft.com. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 28, 2008. James E. Jackson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-26117 Filed 11-5-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P