Pilatus PC-24 Owners Must Update Manuals by May for Safety
Published Date: 4/14/2026
Rule
Summary
Pilatus PC-24 airplane owners need to update their maintenance manuals by May 19, 2026, to include new safety rules. The FAA found that the previous rules weren’t strict enough, so this update helps keep these planes safe and sound. This change might mean some extra work but it’s all about flying safer!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
New More-Restrictive Inspection Intervals
The AD requires incorporation of new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations from EASA AD 2025-0211 (dated September 26, 2025), including revised fuselage section inspection intervals and aileron and rudder trim actuator inspection intervals. These specific inspection and threshold changes must be added to your maintenance program as specified in the referenced EASA AD.
Must Revise Maintenance Manual Quickly
If you own or operate a Pilatus PC-24 airplane, you must revise the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of your aircraft maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness within 30 days after May 19, 2026. The AD applies to all Pilatus PC-24 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
FAA's Estimated Compliance Cost
The FAA estimates this AD affects 167 U.S.-registered PC-24 airplanes. The FAA estimates one work-hour at $85 per airplane to revise the ALS, giving a cost per product of $85 and a total cost on U.S. operators of $14,195.
Owner-Pilot Can Do and Record Work
The AD allows the owner/operator who holds at least a private pilot certificate to perform the required actions and must enter compliance in the aircraft records per 14 CFR 43.9(a) and 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be kept as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
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