AD 2006-05-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerospatiale | Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the upper arms of the side braces of the main landing gear (MLG), which could result in failure of the MLG during landing and possible damage to the airplane and injury to the flightcrew and passengers.
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Required Actions
Inspect the upper arms of the MLG side braces for missing or inadequately bonded identification plates; perform an ultrasonic inspection of the upper arm of the MLG side brace for defects if necessary; replace the side brace assembly with a modified part.
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Compliance Time
Within 2 months or 500 flight hours after the effective date of the AD, whichever is first.
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Affected Aircraft
Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes, certificated in any category; with main landing gear (MLG) side brace assemblies having part number (P/N) D22710000-( ) except -8, equipped with upper arms having P/N D56778-10.
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