AD 2000-18-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerospatiale | Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Degradation of lift and drag characteristics in prolonged severe icing exposure, which could result in loss of lift and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Modify the alerting capability of the anti-icing advisory system to improve crew awareness of icing conditions, replace the median wing de-icing boots with extended de-icing boots, and install de-icing boots on the metallic wing leading edge.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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