AD 2001-16-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerospatiale | Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Use of Type II or IV de-icing or anti-icing fluids may result in an increase in the pitch forces necessary to rotate the airplane during takeoff, potentially leading to a delayed takeoff or even a late aborted takeoff.
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Required Actions
Revise the Appendices and Supplements chapter of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) within 15 days after the effective date of the AD. Include either the manufacturer's Appendix 'Takeoff after use of Fluid Type II or IV' or a copy of the AD in the AFM. Modify the AFM to address the effects of Type II or IV fluids on takeoff performance, including revised takeoff computations and dispatch procedures.
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Compliance Time
Within 15 days after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 series airplanes; and all Model ATR72 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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