Federal Register #2026-07246

FAA Airworthiness Directives for Pilatus PC-24 and Airbus SA330J Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, is issuing new Airworthiness Directives (ADs) for Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-24 airplanes and Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J helicopters. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs Highlighted: - Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (PC-24 airplanes) - Airbus Helicopters (SA330J helicopters) - Services Requested: - Revision of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) in the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) or instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) for both aircraft types - Incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, updated inspection intervals, and maintenance tasks - Pilatus directive references EASA AD 20250211 - Airbus directive references EASA AD 20250127 - Products/Part Numbers: - No specific hardware, products, or part numbers are being procured; the requirement is for compliance with updated maintenance procedures and limitations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance is mandatory for all affected aircraft - The directives address unsafe conditions that could result in loss of control - Operators must update maintenance programs within 30 days of the effective date - Places of Performance/Delivery: - FAA Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch (Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Westbury, NY) - U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations (Washington, DC) - European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Cologne, Germany (referenced authority)

Description

The FAA is issuing a final rule superseding a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD 2023-11-05) for all Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-24 airplanes. This directive requires revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing aircraft maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness to incorporate new or more restrictive limitations. The purpose is to address an unsafe condition that could lead to failure of certain parts and potential loss of control of the airplane. Compliance with the revised maintenance requirements is mandatory by May 19, 2026.

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