AD 90-08-06
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
Failure of the main landing gear wheel due to cracked spokes.
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Required Actions
Perform a visual inspection of the inboard wheel halves within 7 days or 100 landings after the last inspection under AD 88-09-04, whichever occurs later. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 7 days or 100 landings. At each tire change, conduct an eddy current or nondestructive test. Replace cracked inboard wheel halves before further flight. Terminate repetitive inspections by replacing with reinforced halves and modified hub spacers per service bulletins.
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Compliance Time
Within 7 days or 100 landings after the last inspection in accordance with AD 88-09-04, whichever occurs later. Repeat inspections at intervals not to exceed 7 days or 100 landings, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
All Model ATR42 series airplanes, certificated in any category, with Loral Part Numbers 5006856, 5006856-1, and 5006856-2, serial numbers OCT83-001 through OCT86-377, excluding OCT86-001 through OCT86-071.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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