AD 89-12-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-200 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-300 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-320 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-500 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A fire in a cargo compartment remaining undetected
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Required Actions
Modify the forward and aft smoke detector test systems in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-26-0010, Revision 1, dated March 28, 1989. Alternate means of compliance or adjustment of compliance time may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.
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Compliance Time
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
All Model ATR42 series airplanes, certificated in any category
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Federal Register Abstract
Smoke Detector Test Systems
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-12-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-12-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42 Series Airplanes Subject: Smoke Detector Test Systems Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/20/1989 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ATR42-200 | ATR42-300 | ATR42-320 | ATR42-500 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 89-12-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6231 AD NUMBER: 89-12-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 20, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-12-09 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-6231. Applicability: All Model ATR42 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent a fire in a cargo compartment remaining undetected, accomplish the following: A. Modify the forward and aft smoke detector test systems, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-26-0010, Revision 1, dated March 28, 1989. 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 will either concur or comment 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 in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Aerospatiale, 216 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6231, AD 89-12-09) becomes effective on June 20, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-12-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-12-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42 Series Airplanes Subject: Smoke Detector Test Systems Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/20/1989 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: 89-12-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6231 AD NUMBER: 89-12-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 20, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-12-09 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-6231. Applicability: All Model ATR42 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent a fire in a cargo compartment remaining undetected, accomplish the following: A. Modify the forward and aft smoke detector test systems, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-26-0010, Revision 1, dated March 28, 1989. 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 will either concur or comment 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 in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Aerospatiale, 216 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6231, AD 89-12-09) becomes effective on June 20, 1989. FOOTER:
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