AD 2016-18-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR-GIE | Avions de Transport Régional | Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Insufficient gap between the Type III Emergency Exit door internal skin structure and the overhead stowage compartment fitting installed on the rail, which could result in obstructed opening of the Type III Emergency Exit door during an emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Measure the gap between the Type III Emergency Exit doors and certain overhead stowage compartment fittings; remove certain fittings from the overhead stowage compartments and measure the gap between the Type III Emergency Exit doors and the overhead stowage compartment hooks, if necessary; re-install or repair the Type III Emergency Exit doors; and modify the overhead stowage compartments.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42-500 and Model ATR72-212A airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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