AD 89-10-09

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
89-10-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Loss of a main landing gear wheel due to defective bearings in Loral main landing gear wheels with Part Number L910349 outboard bearings having a 'JV' date code.

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Required Actions

Inspect outboard bearings (P/N L910349) of Loral main landing gear wheels (P/N 5006856, 5006856-1, 5006856-2, 5006856-3) and replace those with 'JV' date codes per Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0018 Rev 2 and Loral Service Bulletin ATR42-32-40-8. Torque main gear axle nut per Loral Service Bulletin ATR42-32-40-7.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

All Model ATR42-200 and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Main Landing Gear Wheel

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AD Number:
89-10-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Main Landing Gear Wheel
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/09/1989
Make:
ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional
Model:
ATR42-200 | ATR42-300 | ATR42-320
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 89-10-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6206

AD NUMBER:   89-10-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective on June 9, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-10-09 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-6206.

Applicability: All Model ATR42-200 and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent loss of a main landing gear wheel due to defective bearings, accomplish the following:

A. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect outboard bearings, Part Number (P/N) L910349, of the Loral main landing gear wheels, Loral P/N 5006856, 5006856-1, 5006856-2 and 5006856-3, and replace those having a "JV" date code, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0018, Revision 2, dated November 15, 1988, and Loral Service Bulletin ATR42-32-40-8. Perform torqueing of the main gear axle nut, in accordance with Loral Service Bulletin ATR42-32-40-7.

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.

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.

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, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment (39-6206, AD 89-10-09) becomes effective on June 9, 1989.

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AD Number:
89-10-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Main Landing Gear Wheel
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/09/1989
Make:
ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional
Model:
ATR42-200 | ATR42-300 | ATR42-320
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: 89-10-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6206

AD NUMBER:   89-10-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective on June 9, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-10-09 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-6206.

Applicability: All Model ATR42-200 and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent loss of a main landing gear wheel due to defective bearings, accomplish the following:

A. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect outboard bearings, Part Number (P/N) L910349, of the Loral main landing gear wheels, Loral P/N 5006856, 5006856-1, 5006856-2 and 5006856-3, and replace those having a "JV" date code, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0018, Revision 2, dated November 15, 1988, and Loral Service Bulletin ATR42-32-40-8. Perform torqueing of the main gear axle nut, in accordance with Loral Service Bulletin ATR42-32-40-7.

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.

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.

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, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment (39-6206, AD 89-10-09) becomes effective on June 9, 1989.

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