AD 2020-07-11

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Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

AD Number
2020-07-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-1075
FR Citation
85 FR 20396

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

hydraulic pipe damage, which could result in hydraulic leakage and a potential fire in a non-fire-resistant area of the RH engine nacelle when the propeller brake is activated or deactivated while the airplane is on the ground.

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Required Actions

modification of the electrical wiring routing in the engine nacelles, a one-time detailed visual inspection (DVI) of the propeller brake hydraulic pipe and electrical wire bundle bracket screw head in the underwing box of the RH engine nacelle, and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective actions, as specified in an EASA AD.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes and Model ATR72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes.

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