AD 87-11-08 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes

AD Number
87-11-08 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Simultaneous loss of both pilots' primary attitude and heading information generated by Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS).

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Required Actions

Isolate pilots' AHRS (AHRS Number 1) from the System Avionics Standard Communications Bus (ASCB) per Service Bulletin ATR-42-34A-0016, install EFIS Symbol Generators with part number 700544-411, Mod-level U or subsequent, insert specified limitations into the AFM and FCOM, replace AHRS with modified units per Service Bulletin ATR42-34-340018, and connect four wires between terminal blade 67VT1 and connector 1FP1-AA. Alternate compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager, Standardization Branch.

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Compliance Time

Within 15 days after June 8, 1987 (the effective date of Amendment 39-5628, AD 87-11-08), unless previously accomplished.

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Affected Aircraft

AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 series airplanes, including ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320, ATR42-500, certificated in any category, unless the equivalent of Production Modification 1397 was installed prior to delivery.

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Federal Register Abstract

Attitude and Heading Reference Systems

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AD Number:
87-11-08 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Attitude and Heading Reference Systems
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/03/1988
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: 87-11-08 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5984

AD NUMBER:   87-11-08 R1

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 3, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-11-08 R1 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-5628 as amended by amendment 39-5984. Applies to ATR-42 series airplanes, certificated in any category, unless the equivalent of Production Modification 1397 was installed prior to delivery.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent simultaneous loss of both pilots' primary attitude and heading information generated by Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS), accomplish the following:

A. Within 15 days after June 8, 1987 (the effective date of Amendment 39-5628, AD 87-11-08), accomplish the following:

1. Isolate the pilots' AHRS (AHRS Number 1) from the System Avionics Standard Communications Bus (ASCB) in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR- 42-34A-0016, dated March 23, 1987, and ensure that Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) Symbol Generators having part number 700544-411, Mod-level U or subsequent, have been installed.

2. Insert the following into the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Limitations Section 2. This can be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM and into the Flight Crew Operations Manual (FCOM), if used.

a. "Disconnect autopilot at or above 200 feet above ground level (AGL)."

b. "Approach operations are limited to Category I or higher weather minima."

B. Replacement of the Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) with a modified AHRS, and connection of four (4) wires between terminal blade 67VT1 and connector 1FP1-AA, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-34-340018, Revision 1, dated September 22, 1987, constitutes terminating action for the requirements of paragraph A., above.

C. 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.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

D. 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 39-5984 amends AD 87-11-08, Amendment 39-5628.

This Amendment, 39-5984, becomes effective September 3, 1988.

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AD Number:
87-11-08 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Attitude and Heading Reference Systems
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/03/1988
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: 87-11-08 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5984

AD NUMBER:   87-11-08 R1

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 3, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-11-08 R1 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-5628 as amended by amendment 39-5984. Applies to ATR-42 series airplanes, certificated in any category, unless the equivalent of Production Modification 1397 was installed prior to delivery.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent simultaneous loss of both pilots' primary attitude and heading information generated by Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS), accomplish the following:

A. Within 15 days after June 8, 1987 (the effective date of Amendment 39-5628, AD 87-11-08), accomplish the following:

1. Isolate the pilots' AHRS (AHRS Number 1) from the System Avionics Standard Communications Bus (ASCB) in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR- 42-34A-0016, dated March 23, 1987, and ensure that Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) Symbol Generators having part number 700544-411, Mod-level U or subsequent, have been installed.

2. Insert the following into the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Limitations Section 2. This can be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM and into the Flight Crew Operations Manual (FCOM), if used.

a. "Disconnect autopilot at or above 200 feet above ground level (AGL)."

b. "Approach operations are limited to Category I or higher weather minima."

B. Replacement of the Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) with a modified AHRS, and connection of four (4) wires between terminal blade 67VT1 and connector 1FP1-AA, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-34-340018, Revision 1, dated September 22, 1987, constitutes terminating action for the requirements of paragraph A., above.

C. 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.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

D. 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 39-5984 amends AD 87-11-08, Amendment 39-5628.

This Amendment, 39-5984, becomes effective September 3, 1988.

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