AD 2000-05-26
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerospatiale | Model ATR42-200, ATR42-300, and ATR42-320 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, ATR42-300, and ATR42-320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks of the cargo door skin, certain frames, and entry door stop fittings and friction plates, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect fuselage frames 25 and 27 for discrepancies; inspect key and tooling holes for proper rivet installation and cracks; inspect forward entry door stop fitting and friction plate using eddy current and detailed visual methods; replace certain cargo door hinges with new hinges; replace forward entry door stop fitting, friction plate, and upper door corner with new parts; replace friction plates, stop fittings, and bolts with new parts for certain airplanes.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of effective date
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Affected Aircraft
Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, ATR42-300, and ATR42-320 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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