AD 2000-23-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerospatiale | Model ATR42-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of certain structural elements could adversely affect the structural integrity of these airplanes.
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Required Actions
Within 30 days after the effective date, revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by incorporating the 'Time Limits' section of the ATR42-400/500 Maintenance Planning Document, Revision 3, dated February 1999. No alternative inspections or intervals may be approved for the specified structural elements unless an alternative method of compliance is approved.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date (December 19, 2000)
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Affected Aircraft
All Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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