Transport i lotnictwo · 26/10/2005

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for Pilatus PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplane owners to inspect and potentially replace nose and main landing gear assemblies due to a risk of hydrogen embrittlement, which could lead to loss of airplane control.