AD 2015-13-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

AD Number
2015-13-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-1986
FR Citation
80 FR 36707

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Non-conformity of certain control rods, due to incorrect polishing during manufacturing, could result in failure of the control rods, potentially affecting elevator controls, rudder pedal assemblies, and rudder tab controls.

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Required Actions

Inspect the affected control systems rods. Depending on findings, replace the affected rods.

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Compliance Time

Within an adapted compliance time, as specified in the referenced service information.

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Affected Aircraft

ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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