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    EASA AD No.

    : 2013-0057

    EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE


    AD No: 2013-0057

    Date: 11 March 2013


    Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation
    (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States and of the
    European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of that
    Regulation.

    This AD is issued in accordance with EU 748/2012, Part 21.A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the
    continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate an
    aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency [EC
    2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption].

    Design Change Approval Holder’s Name : Modification(s):


    ICARIUS AEROTECHNICS PT6A-34 engine installation

    Approval Number: DGAC France Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) n°IM23-SF-0127

    Foreign AD: Not applicable

    Supersedure: None

    ATA 71 Powerplant – Air inlet Screen – Inspection / Replacement

    Manufacturer: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd (for the STC-modified aeroplanes)

    Applicability: PC-6 B2/H2 and B2/H4 aeroplanes, all serial numbers, if modified in
    accordance with DGAC France STC IM23-SF-0127.

    Reason: The instructions provided by Icarius Aerotechnics to install a PT6A-34 engine


    on a PC6 aeroplane specify that the engine is to be modified into a similar
    configuration as the removed PT6A-27 engine, as originally installed by Pilatus
    Aircraft Ltd, i.e. Build Specification 877 (for four-blade propeller) or Build
    Specification 624 (for three-blade propeller).
    One operator of an STC-modified PC-6 aeroplane reported foreign object
    damage (FOD) in the compressor and on the turbine blades of their recently
    installed PT6A-34 engine. Investigation results revealed that in this case, the
    engine was inadvertently equipped with a narrow, coarse-mesh air inlet screen.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to further cases of FOD
    in the engine compressor and turbine blades, possibly resulting in engine in
    flight shut down and forced landing, with consequent damage to the aeroplane
    and/or injury to occupants.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires a one-time inspection to
    identify the engine air inlet screen and, depending on findings, the
    implementation of a flight manual (FM) change, installation of a placard and
    repetitive engine inspections. This AD also requires modification of the engine
    installation to install a wide fine mesh air inlet screen, Part Number (P/N)
    3009499, which constitutes terminating action for the repetitive engine
    inspections.

    TE.CAP.00110-003 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. 1/2


    Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet.
    EASA AD No.: 2013-0057

    Effective Date: 25 March 2013

    Required Action(s) Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously:


    and Compliance
    (1) Within 25 flight hours (FH) or 30 days, whichever occurs first after the
    Time(s):
    effective date of this AD, inspect the engine air inlet screen in accordance
    with the instructions of Icarius Aerotechnics Service Bulletin (SB) n°1001.
    Note : For PC-6 B2/H2 aeroplanes, the action required by paragraph (1) of this
    AD may be accomplished by the pilot owner in accordance with EC 2042/2003
    Part M.A.803(b).
    (2) If, during the inspection as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, a narrow
    coarse air inlet screen is found installed, before next flight, insert the
    temporary FM revision as defined in Annex 2 of Icarius Aerotechnics SB
    n°1001 and install the placard in the full view of the pilot in accordance with
    the instructions of Icarius Aerotechnics SB n°1001.
    (3) Concurrent with the actions as required by paragraph (2) of this AD, and,
    thereafter, after each use of the thrust reversion, visually inspect the engine
    compressor in accordance with the instructions of Pratt & Whitney Engine
    Maintenance Manual No.3021242 chapter 72-30-05 §5 and, depending on
    findings, accomplish all applicable corrective actions before next flight.
    (4) Within 110 FH or 90 days, whichever occurs first after the inspection as
    required by paragraph (1) of this AD, modify the engine installation by
    installing a wide fine mesh air inlet screen P/N 3009499 in accordance with
    the instructions of Icarius Aerotechnics SB n°1001.
    (5) After modification of an aeroplane as required by paragraph (4) of this AD,
    the temporary flight manual revision and placard as required by paragraph
    (2) of this AD may be removed from the aeroplane.
    (6) Modification of an aeroplane as required by paragraph (4) of this AD
    constitutes terminating action for the repetitive engine inspections required
    by paragraph (3) of this AD.
    (7) From the effective date of this AD, do not install any narrow coarse mesh
    air inlet screen on PC-6 B2/H2 and B2/H4 aeroplanes modified in
    accordance with DGAC France STC IM23-SF-0127.

    Ref. Publications: Icarius Aerotechnics SB n°1001 R0 dated 10 January 2013.


    The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for
    compliance with the requirements of this AD.

    Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can accept Alternative


    Methods of Compliance for this AD.
    2. Based on the required actions and the compliance time, EASA have
    decided to issue a Final AD with Request for Comments, postponing the
    public consultation process until after publication.
    3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information
    Section, Executive Directorate, EASA; E-mail: [email protected].
    4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in
    this AD, please contact:
    ICARIUS AEROTECHNICS – Aéropole - 05130 TALLARD – FRANCE
    Telephone : +33 (4) 92 54 16 23; Fax : +33 (4) 92 54 16 22
    E-mail: [email protected].

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    Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet.

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