# Proposed AD 2002-CE-53-AD: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-11-17
- Products: Pilatus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 14, 2003, 68 FR 1802
- Comments due: February 24, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-11-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-11-17)
- Docket: 2002-CE-53-AD
- FR document: 03-672
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/53/c6/53c6e2e02b5982f70f27c602d4c82c8457bc05eefc7fa8e64a0dd1b438705e08 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-01-14/pdf/03-672.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/01/14/03-672/airworthiness-directives-pilatus-aircraft-ltd-models-pc-12-and-pc-1245-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/50084B96E7F755E086256CAE005963AF.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-CE-53-AD

## Summary

This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to inspect the front and rear surfaces of the pressure dome for damage and cracks, and, if necessary, accomplish repairs. This proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Switzerland. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to detect and correct damage and cracks to the pressure dome, which could lead to rapid decompression.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 14, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-672, comments due Feb 24, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/01/14/03-672/airworthiness-directives-pilatus-aircraft-ltd-models-pc-12-and-pc-1245-airplanes)

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