SDR 96ZZZX5421

Service difficulty report · Emergency Exit · Pilats PC12

Difficulty date
October 8, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
LF1R294K
Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.
Aircraft
N124BW
Make and model
Pilats PC12
Aircraft serial
124
Part
Emergency Exit
Part number
5522012036
Condition
Seal Leaks
Location
Cabin
Part time
207 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 ALL INSULATION FROM EMERGENCY EXIT TO AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD DETERIORATED AND SOAKING IN WATER. SUBMITTER STATED IMMEDIATE INSPECTION RECOMMENDED; FAULTY SEAL.