AD 2006-07-26

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Airplanes

AD Number
2006-07-26
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-23816
FR Citation
71 FR 18205

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking on the upper skin and ribs of the outer wing box on an in-service airplane, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform one-time external and internal inspections of the upper skin panels and rib feet of the outer wing boxes from rib 24 to rib 29, as specified in Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0064. Repair any discrepancies found before further flight using an approved method.

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Compliance Time

Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD or before the accumulation of 4,000 total flight cycles, whichever is later.

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Affected Aircraft

All Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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