AD 86-25-52 R1

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE; Model ATR-42 Airplanes

AD Number
86-25-52 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional ATR42-200 Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE; Model ATR-42 Airplanes
aircraft ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional ATR42-300 Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE; Model ATR-42 Airplanes
aircraft ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional ATR42-320 Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE; Model ATR-42 Airplanes
aircraft ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional ATR42-500 Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE; Model ATR-42 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The potential hazards associated with in-flight icing conditions or the operation of ice removal systems.

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Required Actions

Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) by replacing specific sections with December 1986 revisions, revise Panel 24.VU by covering the term 'deicing', or alternatively modify the stall warning system per Service Bulletin ATR-42-30-0011, remove the cover on panel 24.VU, and replace AFM sections with October 1986 or later revisions.

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Compliance Time

before further flight into known or forecast icing conditions

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Affected Aircraft

AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 airplanes, including ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320, ATR42-500, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

AFM Changes -- Icing Conditions

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AD Number:
86-25-52 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE; Model ATR-42 Airplanes
Subject:
AFM Changes -- Icing Conditions
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/10/1987
Make:
ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional
Model:
ATR42-200 | ATR42-300 | ATR42-320 | ATR42-500
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-25-52 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5655

AD NUMBER:   86-25-52 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE; Model ATR-42 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 10, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
86-25-52 R1 AEROSPATIALE: Telegram issued December 19, 1986, as amended by Amendment 39-5655. Applies to all Model ATR-42 airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To minimize the potential hazards associated with in-flight icing conditions or the operation of ice removal systems, accomplish the following before further flight into known or forecast icing conditions:

A. Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) as follows:

1. Replace AFM Limitations, Power Plant, 2-04, Page 4, with the Revision dated December 1986, and

2. Replace AFM Normal Procedures, Flight Conditions, 3-02, Page 1, with the Revision dated December 1986.

B. Revise Panel 24.VU to change the definition of airframe ice protection system as originally designated "Deicing" by permanently covering the term "deicing" on panel 24.VU.

C. Or, as an alternate means of compliance:

1. Modify the stall warning system in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR-42-30-0011, dated March 19, 1987.

2. Remove permanent cover of term "Deicing" on panel 24.VU.

3. Replace AFM Limitations Power Plant, 2-04, Page 4, with the Revision dated October 1986, or FAA-approved AFM revisions dated later than December 1986.

4. Replace AFM Normal Procedures Flight Conditions, 3-02, Page 1, with the Revision dated October 1986, or FAA approved AFM revisions dated later than December 1986.

D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of the modifications required by this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse Cedex 03, France. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment, 39-5655, becomes effective July 10, 1987, as to all persons, except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T86-25-52, issued December 19, 1986.

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AD Number:
86-25-52 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE; Model ATR-42 Airplanes
Subject:
AFM Changes -- Icing Conditions
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/10/1987
Make:
ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional
Model:
ATR42-200 | ATR42-300 | ATR42-320 | ATR42-500
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-25-52 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5655

AD NUMBER:   86-25-52 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE; Model ATR-42 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 10, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
86-25-52 R1 AEROSPATIALE: Telegram issued December 19, 1986, as amended by Amendment 39-5655. Applies to all Model ATR-42 airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To minimize the potential hazards associated with in-flight icing conditions or the operation of ice removal systems, accomplish the following before further flight into known or forecast icing conditions:

A. Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) as follows:

1. Replace AFM Limitations, Power Plant, 2-04, Page 4, with the Revision dated December 1986, and

2. Replace AFM Normal Procedures, Flight Conditions, 3-02, Page 1, with the Revision dated December 1986.

B. Revise Panel 24.VU to change the definition of airframe ice protection system as originally designated "Deicing" by permanently covering the term "deicing" on panel 24.VU.

C. Or, as an alternate means of compliance:

1. Modify the stall warning system in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR-42-30-0011, dated March 19, 1987.

2. Remove permanent cover of term "Deicing" on panel 24.VU.

3. Replace AFM Limitations Power Plant, 2-04, Page 4, with the Revision dated October 1986, or FAA-approved AFM revisions dated later than December 1986.

4. Replace AFM Normal Procedures Flight Conditions, 3-02, Page 1, with the Revision dated October 1986, or FAA approved AFM revisions dated later than December 1986.

D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of the modifications required by this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse Cedex 03, France. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment, 39-5655, becomes effective July 10, 1987, as to all persons, except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T86-25-52, issued December 19, 1986.

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