AD 87-25-51

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Airplanes

AD Number
87-25-51
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 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

Loss of aileron control due to autopilot servo freezing

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Required Actions

Modify the autopilot roll actuator per Honeywell Service Bulletin 21-1987-063, inspect all actuators for improperly installed rubber plug, and ensure foreign debris does not enter the actuator during modification.

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Compliance Time

within the next 10 hours time-in-service

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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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