Proposed Rule: Check Pilatus PC-12/47E Emergency Exit Panels

The FAA is asking for public comments on a proposed safety rule for Pilatus Model PC-12/47E airplanes. The proposal would require owners and operators to visually inspect the passenger service unit trim panel above the emergency exit door for dual lock fastener tapes. If the tapes are missing, the rule would require modifying the panel. It also bans installing affected parts on any airplane.

Why it matters: The trim panel could be installed too far inward, blocking the emergency exit door from opening from the inside. If the door cannot open, occupants could be injured during an emergency evacuation. This action addresses an unsafe condition identified by the European Union aviation authority and corrected by the FAA.

Who it affects

• Owners and operators of 276 Pilatus Model PC-12/47E airplanes registered in the United States.

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This notice comes from the Federal Aviation Administration in the Federal Register; verify the full text and docket details at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2026-0018 before relying on this summary.

Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document