AD 2017-09-12

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

AD Number
2017-09-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9430
FR Citation
82 FR 23494

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of emergency power supply units (EPSUs) due to defective internal electronic components, which could affect the EPSU internal battery charge, leading to a partial or total loss of emergency lighting.

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Required Actions

Inspect each EPSU to determine the part number, serial number, and amendment level. Replace the EPSU if necessary.

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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.

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