AD 88-04-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes

AD Number
88-04-03
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

Continued operation of the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) after an accident may result in the loss of recorded information.

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Required Actions

Modify the DFDR and CVR power supply logic in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-23-0002, Revision No. 1, dated March 11, 1987. Alternate means of compliance or adjustment of compliance time may be used with FAA concurrence.

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Compliance Time

within one year of the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 series airplanes listed in Service Bulletin ATR42-23-0002, Revision No. 1, dated March 11, 1987

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Federal Register Abstract

Digital Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder Power Supply

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AD Number:
88-04-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Digital Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder Power Supply
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/21/1988
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 88-04-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5846

AD NUMBER:   88-04-03

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 21, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
88-04-03 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-5846. Applies to Model ATR-42 series airplanes, as listed in Service Bulletin ATR42-23-0002, Revision No. 1, dated March 11, 1987, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within one year of the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent the loss of recorded information by continued operation of the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) after an accident, accomplish the following:

A. Modify the DFDR and CVR power supply logic in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-23-0002, Revision No. 1, dated March 11, 1987.

B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety and has the concurrence of an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, 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 inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service 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 at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective March 21, 1988.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR-42 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Digital Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder Power Supply
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/21/1988
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: 88-04-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5846

AD NUMBER:   88-04-03

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 21, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
88-04-03 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-5846. Applies to Model ATR-42 series airplanes, as listed in Service Bulletin ATR42-23-0002, Revision No. 1, dated March 11, 1987, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within one year of the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent the loss of recorded information by continued operation of the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) after an accident, accomplish the following:

A. Modify the DFDR and CVR power supply logic in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-23-0002, Revision No. 1, dated March 11, 1987.

B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety and has the concurrence of an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, 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 inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service 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 at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective March 21, 1988.

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