AD 2003-08-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerospatiale | Model ATR42-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Series Airplanes, and Model ATR72-102, -202, -212, and -212A Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Insulation blankets constructed of metallized polyethyleneteraphthalate (MPET) may contribute to the spread of a fire when ignited by small sources such as electrical arcing or sparking.
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Required Actions
Replace insulation blankets constructed of MPET located from sections 11 through 16 of the fuselage with new insulation blankets constructed of Terul 18™.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 series airplanes, and Model ATR72-102, -202, -212, and -212A series airplanes with insulation blankets constructed of MPET.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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