AD 2020-07-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
interference between bonding braid screws and pitch tab control rods, which could lead to failure of the rods and tab disconnection, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
an inspection of the bonding braid screws for proper installation, a detailed inspection for damage to the pitch tab control rods if necessary, and replacement of the pitch tab control rods if necessary, as specified in EASA AD 2019-0262.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0262, dated October 22, 2019.
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