AD 2009-04-14 Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47E Airplanes

Makes named: pilatus. Models named: PC-12/47E. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Model PC-12/47E airplanes, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 545 and MSN 1001 and subsequent, certificated in any category.

Unless already done, before further flight after the effective date of this AD, do the following: (1) Insert the following information into the Limitations section of the POH: “Maximum bank angle during climb must not exceed 30 degrees.” (2) Insert the following information into the Abnormal Procedures section of the POH: “When a discrepancy is observed between the PFD and the electronic standby instrument system (ESIS), the aircraft should be flown with flight director (FD) and auto pilot (AP) engaged until the error corrects itself. The ESIS should be used as the primary means of attitude reference as long as the problem exists. If the problem does not disappear after 15 minutes, transition to visual meteorological conditions (VMC) conditions for the rest of the flight is required.” (3) Insert the following information into the Normal Procedures section of the POH: “The FD shall be used for take-off in either heading or navigation mode as appropriate and with the heading or navigation properly set. The pilot shall include the ESIS in the normal scan.” (4) Inserting a copy of this AD into the applicable section of the POH satisfies the requirements of this AD. (5) The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 14 CFR 43.7 may do the actions required in this AD. Make an entry in the aircraft records showing compliance with this portion of the AD following 14 CFR 43.9. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) We changed the language of the information to be inserted into the Limitations section in order to make the required action legally enforceable. Specifically, we changed the word “should” to “must.” (2) We are not allowing incorporating Temporary Revision No. 9, dated January 30, 2009, into the POH as an alternative method of compliance to the requirements of this AD because of the enforceability issued described above. 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. 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 64016; 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 (EASA) AD No. 2009-0028-E, dated February 11, 2009, and PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Temporary Revision No. 9 to PC-12/47E Pilot's Operating Handbook, Report No. 02277, dated January 30, 2009, for related information. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on February 12, 2009. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-3641 Filed 2-19-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, before further flight after the effective date of this AD, do the following: (1) Insert the following information into the Limitations section of the POH: “Maximum bank angle during climb must not exceed 30 degrees.” (2) Insert the following information into the Abnormal Procedures section of the POH: “When a discrepancy is observed between the PFD and the electronic standby instrument system (ESIS), the aircraft should be flown with flight director (FD) and auto pilot (AP) engaged until the error corrects itself. The ESIS should be used as the primary means of attitude reference as long as the problem exists. If the problem does not disappear after 15 minutes, transition to visual meteorological conditions (VMC) conditions for the rest of the flight is required.” (3) Insert the following information into the Normal Procedures section of the POH: “The FD shall be used for take-off in either heading or navigation mode as appropriate and with the heading or navigation properly set. The pilot shall include the ESIS in the normal scan.” (4) Inserting a copy of this AD into the applicable section of the POH satisfies the requirements of this AD. (5) The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 14 CFR 43.7 may do the actions required in this AD. Make an entry in the aircraft records showing compliance with this portion of the AD following 14 CFR 43.9. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) We changed the language of the information to be inserted into the Limitations section in order to make the required action legally enforceable. Specifically, we changed the word “should” to “must.” (2) We are not allowing incorporating Temporary Revision No. 9, dated January 30, 2009, into the POH as an alternative method of compliance to the requirements of this AD because of the enforceability issued described above. 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. 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 64016; 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 (EASA) AD No. 2009-0028-E, dated February 11, 2009, and PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Temporary Revision No. 9 to PC-12/47E Pilot's Operating Handbook, Report No. 02277, dated January 30, 2009, for related information. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on February 12, 2009. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-3641 Filed 2-19-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P