AD 2003-12-10
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 ATR72-102, -202, -212, and 212A Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Release of the forward flight attendant's shoulder restraint harness, which could result in injury to the flight attendant in case of turbulence.
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Required Actions
Within 18 months after the effective date, modify the forward flight attendant's seat (including replacing the inertia-reel harness with a new fixed harness, and replace the backrest cover and cushion with new components). Before further flight, replace the seat identification placard with a new one having a new part number and install a new modification placard indicating the accomplishment of SICMA Service Bulletin 138-25-008.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months after the effective date
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Affected Aircraft
Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 series airplanes; and Model ATR72-102, -202, -212, and 212A series airplanes, as listed in Table 1 of the AD.
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