AD 2024-09-03

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

AD Number
2024-09-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2024-1298
FR Citation
89 FR 44917

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Heavy corrosion on one of the two lugs of the travel limiting unit (TLU) lever assembly, which could result in premature failure of the TLU lever and loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a visual inspection of the TLU lever assembly for corrosion, and, depending on the inspection results, perform a repetitive inspection of the TLU lever assembly or a conductivity test and applicable corrective actions, including contacting the manufacturer for repair instructions and replacing the TLU lever assembly.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 calendar days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and Model ATR72 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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