AD 2006-06-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerospatiale | Model ATR72 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Rupture of the upper arm of the main landing gear (MLG) secondary side brace assembly due to fatigue cracking.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time general visual inspection for contamination of the upper arms of the MLG secondary side brace assemblies. Conduct repetitive eddy current inspections for cracking of the upper arms at specified intervals. Replace affected upper arms if cracking is found. Eventually replace all aluminum upper arms with steel upper arms.
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Compliance Time
Within 200 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Aerospatiale Model ATR72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes, certificated in any category; except airplanes that have received ATR Modification 5522 in production.
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