AD 2009-05-07 Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E Airplanes

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

This AD applies to the following model and serial number airplanes, certificated in any category. (1) Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 101 through 544, and MSNs 546 through 888; and (2) Model PC-12/47E, manufacturer serial number 545, and MSNs 1001 through 1101.

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within 150 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 30 days after March 30, 2009 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the stick-pusher servo-cables for correct installation, position, and tension in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC12 Service Bulletin No. 27-020, Revision No. 1, dated January 30, 2009. (2) If any discrepancy is found as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, do all corrective actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC12 Service Bulletin No. 27-020, Revision No. 1, dated January 30, 2009. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: The MCAI does not supersede the previous MCAI on which FAA AD 2008-06-17 was based because it was a one-time inspection. For consistency within the FAA's regulatory system and to avoid confusion, this AD supersedes AD 2008-06-17. 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 (EASA) AD No.: 2009-0040, dated February 20, 2009, and PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC12 Service Bulletin No. 27-020, Revision No. 1, dated January 30, 2009, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC12 Service Bulletin No. 27-020, Revision No. 1, dated January 30, 2009, 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., Customer Service Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; telephone: +41 (0)41 619 62 08; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11; Internet: http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/ , or e-mail: SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the Central Region, call (816) 329-3768. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on February 25, 2009. John R. Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-4437 Filed 3-9-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within 150 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 30 days after March 30, 2009 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the stick-pusher servo-cables for correct installation, position, and tension in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC12 Service Bulletin No. 27-020, Revision No. 1, dated January 30, 2009. (2) If any discrepancy is found as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, do all corrective actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC12 Service Bulletin No. 27-020, Revision No. 1, dated January 30, 2009. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: The MCAI does not supersede the previous MCAI on which FAA AD 2008-06-17 was based because it was a one-time inspection. For consistency within the FAA's regulatory system and to avoid confusion, this AD supersedes AD 2008-06-17. 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 (EASA) AD No.: 2009-0040, dated February 20, 2009, and PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC12 Service Bulletin No. 27-020, Revision No. 1, dated January 30, 2009, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. PC12 Service Bulletin No. 27-020, Revision No. 1, dated January 30, 2009, 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., Customer Service Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; telephone: +41 (0)41 619 62 08; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11; Internet: http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/ , or e-mail: SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the Central Region, call (816) 329-3768. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on February 25, 2009. John R. Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-4437 Filed 3-9-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P