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AD 75-17-08 ACTIVE

Canopy Jettisoning Capability
Key Information
AD Number 75-17-08 Status Active
Effective Date August 18, 1975 Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-2310
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Glider"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Pilatus Aircraft Limited
Model(s) B4-PC11
Regulatory Text

75-17-08 PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD: Amendment 39-2310. Applies to B4-PC11 gliders, certificated in all categories, equipped with canopy limiting lock link.
Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
To ensure canopy emergency jettisoning capability, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, disconnect the limiting cable.
(b) Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, alter the canopy limiting cable attachment in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Pilatus Service Bulletin No. 1001, dated April 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent.
This amendment becomes effective August 18, 1975.