AD 2015-23-12

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Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

AD Number
2015-23-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-0682
FR Citation
80 FR 73096

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracked main landing gear (MLG) rear hinge pins, specifically part number D61000, which could lead to MLG structural failure and collapse, possibly resulting in injury to the occupants of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Identify the serial number and part number of the MLG rear hinge pins. Replace pins or the MLG if necessary, based on findings from the inspection.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes; and Model ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes; all certified models; all manufacturer serial numbers.

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