Pilatus Pilots Beware: FAA Demands Landing Manual Makeover
Published Date: 6/18/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
Pilatus PC-24 airplane owners need to update their flight manuals because the flight director might give wrong info during landing. The FAA wants this fix done quickly to keep everyone safe. This change won’t cost much but is super important for safe flying.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Pilatus PC-24 AFM Revision Required
If you own or operate a Pilatus Model PC-24 airplane, you must incorporate a temporary revision into the airplane flight manual (AFM) that revises the Abnormal Procedures section because the flight director may give inaccurate guidance during approach. The FAA proposes this airworthiness directive for all Pilatus PC-24 airplanes to address that unsafe condition; the agency says the change will not cost much and is important for safety.
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