FAA Orders Fixes for Pilatus PC-12/47E Emergency Exit Doors
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The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a new airworthiness directive for specific Pilatus PC-12/47E airplanes. This action follows a report that an emergency exit door could not be opened from the inside of the aircraft.
Why it matters: This is a targeted safety fix for a specific model of small business jet. While it only applies to a narrow subset of aircraft, it addresses a critical failure mode where passengers could be trapped in an emergency. It is a standard regulatory response to a reported defect rather than a broad policy shift.
Who it affects
- Operators of Pilatus PC-12/47E airplanes
The Federal Aviation Administration published this rule in the Federal Register; check the original document for specific compliance deadlines and part numbers before relying on it.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document