AD 89-12-09

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42 Series Airplanes

AD Number
89-12-09
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 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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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