AD 90-08-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-300 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and ATR42-320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-320 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and ATR42-320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Simultaneous rupture of the passenger/crew door lifting device compensation rod and its fail-safe cable.
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Required Actions
Within 15 days after the effective date, inspect the upper part of the rod for dents, scratches, or damage and the fail-safe cable for damage per Service Bulletin ATR42-52-0042. Replace the rod if damage is 0.2mm or deeper, blend out and protect minor damage, and replace the cable if wires are damaged. Also, modify the rod installation and install heat shrink tubing on the cable within 15 days.
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Compliance Time
Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 250 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and ATR42-320 series airplanes with Modification 1236 installed (or retrofitted per Service Bulletin ATR42-52-0019) and without Modification 2440 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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