AD 2021-09-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
chafing damage on an electrical harness bundle, which could result in wire failure and a short circuit, an uncontrolled fire, and consequent loss of multiple systems, possibly resulting in reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2020-0227, which describes procedures for modifying the installation of the electrical harness routes 1M and 1S-1V, and rotating the de-icing pipe coupling installation.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
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Affected Aircraft
ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72-212A airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0227, dated October 19, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0227).
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