SDR 96ZZZX5420

Service difficulty report · Emergency Exit · Pilats PC12

Difficulty date
October 8, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N121RF
Make and model
Pilats PC12
Aircraft serial
114
Part
Emergency Exit
Part number
5222012036
Condition
Seal Leaks
Location
Cabin
Part time
357 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

INVESTIGATION OF MOISTURE REPORT REVEALED THAT ALL INSULATION FROM THE EMERGENCY EXIT TO THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD IN THE BELLY OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS DETERIORATED AND SOAKED IN WATER. LEAKY EMERGENCY EXIT, FAULTY SEALING SUSPECTED. SUBMITTER STATED INSPECTION RECOMMENDED. PILATUS ACFT ADVISED.