AD 87-06-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-200 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-300 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-320 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-500 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the pilot or co-pilot seat backs
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Required Actions
Modify seats with part numbers 3A063-0035, 3A063-0036, 3A063-0079, and 3A063-0080 in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR 42-25-0006 or Revision 1. Alternate compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager, Standardization Branch.
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Compliance Time
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 series airplanes listed in Service Bulletin ATR 42-25-0006, fitted with IPECO flight crew seats
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Federal Register Abstract
Crew Seats
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-06-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-06-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes Subject: Crew Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/02/1987 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ATR42-200 | ATR42-300 | ATR42-320 | ATR42-500 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-06-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5569 AD NUMBER: 87-06-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 2, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-06-04 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-5569. Applies to Model ATR-42 series airplanes listed in Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR 42-25-0006, dated July 21, 1986, fitted with IPECO flight crew seats, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent collapse of the pilot or co-pilot seat backs, accomplish the following: A. Modify seats, P/N 3A063-0035, 3A063-0036, 3A063-0079, and 3A063-0080, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR 42-25-0006, dated July 21, 1986, or Revision 1, dated September 3, 1986 (Reference IPECO Service Bulletin A001-25-22, dated June 5, 1986). B. 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. C. 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 service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse Cedex 03, France. This document 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 becomes effective April 2, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-06-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-06-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes Subject: Crew Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/02/1987 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: 87-06-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5569 AD NUMBER: 87-06-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 2, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-06-04 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-5569. Applies to Model ATR-42 series airplanes listed in Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR 42-25-0006, dated July 21, 1986, fitted with IPECO flight crew seats, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent collapse of the pilot or co-pilot seat backs, accomplish the following: A. Modify seats, P/N 3A063-0035, 3A063-0036, 3A063-0079, and 3A063-0080, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR 42-25-0006, dated July 21, 1986, or Revision 1, dated September 3, 1986 (Reference IPECO Service Bulletin A001-25-22, dated June 5, 1986). B. 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. C. 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 service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse Cedex 03, France. This document 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 becomes effective April 2, 1987. FOOTER:
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