AD 2008-17-19

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Airworthiness Directives; ATR Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Airplanes

AD Number
2008-17-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0636
FR Citation
73 FR 56454

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; ATR Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the upper arms of the secondary side brace assemblies of the Main Landing Gear (MLG), which could result in collapse of the MLG during takeoff or landing, damage to the airplane, and possible injury to the flightcrew and passengers.

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Required Actions

Inspect MLG side brace assemblies with part number D22710000, without suffix '-9', using eddy current inspection for cracking, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 631-32-191, Revision 1, dated February 26, 2007. Replace the affected side brace assembly if any defect is found.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

ATR Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes, certificated in any category; excluding airplanes on which ATR Modification 8463 has been done.

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