The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 airplanes. This directive is based on safety information from Swiss aviation authorities and addresses potential safety issues. It requires changes to the aircraft maintenance manual, specifically introducing inspections for the flap pivot arm assemblies and wing angle brackets, and updates to the maintenance of the oxygen system. These changes are aimed at preventing reduced structural integrity and maintaining safety standards for the aircraft.
Simple Explanation
The FAA is like a safety helper for planes, and they've said that certain Pilatus PC-7 airplanes have new safety checks to keep them flying safely, like making sure parts of the wings and the oxygen tank work right.