AD 2000-23-26
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerospatiale | Model ATR72 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking in certain structural elements could adversely affect the structural integrity of these airplanes.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by incorporating the 'Time Limits' section of the ATR72 Maintenance Planning Document, Revision 4, dated July 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 of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Aerospatiale Model ATR72 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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