AD 2004-03-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-03-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-376-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 5914

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in certain areas of the fuselage and passenger/service doors, which could result in reduced structural integrity.

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Required Actions

Inspect for fatigue cracking in specified fuselage areas and passenger/service doors. For certain airplanes, inspect for oversized fastener holes and cracking. Perform corrective actions or repairs as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified timeframes outlined in the AD, including initial and repetitive inspections.

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Affected Aircraft

Aerospatiale Model ATR72 series airplanes, as specified in the AD, with certain fuselage and door configurations.

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