Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006B06105:reg:407
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006B06105
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 407
Character Range: 1222–4401

407            435 thru 437     472 thru 475    524
411 thru 414   439              478 thru 490

            Requirement: Accomplish the following, as applicable to each aircraft configuration, in accordance with Pilatus PC-12 Service Bulletin 35-004 dated 19 December 2003:

               1. Remove and discard the forward oxygen pipe part number (P/N) 535.21.12.076 and install new forward oxygen pipe P/N 535.21.12.125.

2.         Carry out the following inspections:

                  1. Inspect the overhead panel for damage. If damage is found; contact PILATUS for repair procedures.

                 b.         Inspect the interior-lighting power-supply units for damage.

                 c.         For aeroplanes with the eight-seat oxygen system installed; inspect the aft oxygen pipe P/N 535.21.12.054 for damage.

3.         Carry out the following Modifications:

                  1. For aeroplanes with the TCAS antenna and the eight-seat oxygen system installed; modify the TCAS antenna cable routing in accordance with paragraph (3) (E) and (Fig. 2) of SB No. 35-004.

                 b.         For aeroplanes with the eight-seat oxygen system installed; modify the attachment of the aft oxygen pipe routing in accordance with paragraph (3)
                 (F) and (Fig. 1) of SB No. 35-004.

 Pilatus PC-12 Series Aeroplanes

 AD/PC-12/42 (continued)

4.         If damaged interior-lighting power-supply unit(s) is found during the Requirement 2.b. inspection, replace the damaged unit (s).

5.         If a damaged aft oxygen pipe is found during the Requirement 2.c. inspection, replace the pipe.

            Note: Swiss FOCA AD HB-2004-182 refers.

 Compliance: For Requirements 1, 2 and 3:

                      Aircraft
                Total Hours Time in Service (TIS)

         Compliance

                Less than 1500 hours TIS At the next annual inspection after the
                                        effective date of this Directive, but not later than 31 December 2004

                Greater than 1500 hrs TIS At the next 100 hrs inspection after the
                                        effective date of this Directive, but not later than 31 December 2004

            For Requirements 4 and 5 - Prior to further flight after the inspection. This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 5 August 2004.
            Background: The Swiss Federal Office for Civil Aviation (FOCA) has advised that it is possible for chaffing damage to occur which could result in the leakage of the passenger oxygen pipe assembly. The chaffing is due insufficient clearance between the passenger oxygen pipe assemblies and some of the cabin lighting components in the headliner in aeroplanes with executive interiors.

            This Directive requires inspection of the installation for damage, modification of the pipe assembly to increase the clearance distance between the oxygen pipes and lighting components, and replacement of parts and/or components as required.

 James Coyne
 Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 23 June 2004

 The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 14 July 2004.