AD 2003-17-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 and ATR72 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-17-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-169-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 52087

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 and ATR72 Series Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 and ATR72 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of a wire bundle in the area of electrical rack 90VU, which could result in an electrical short and potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wire bundle in the area of electrical rack 90VU to detect damage, verify that the conduit around the wire bundle is in the proper position, and install a clamp between the wire bundles and the carbon shelves structure (93VU, 94VU, 95VU). Repair any damaged wiring before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 500 flight hours or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 and ATR72 series airplanes, certificated in any category, on which ATR Modification 1447 has been incorporated and ATR Modification 4840 has not been incorporated.

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