AD 2016-04-10

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Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

AD Number
2016-04-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-1280
FR Citation
81 FR 9746

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Chafed wires between electrical harnesses (2M-2S-6M) and the metallic structure of the cargo lining panel above the electronic rack 90VU shelf, likely due to incorrect harness installation and bracket positioning, leading to wire harness chafing and arcing, possibly resulting in an on-board fire.

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Required Actions

Inspect the affected area, including bracket position checks, and take applicable corrective actions if discrepancies are found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42-500 airplanes, and Model ATR72-102, -202, -212, and -212A airplanes, as identified by EASA AD 2015-0171.

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