AD 90-23-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-300 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and -320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-320 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and -320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the emergency lighting system to operate during an emergency situation due to inadequate control wiring in Zones 212, 210, and 214.
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Required Actions
Modify the emergency lighting control wiring in Zones 212, 210, and 214 per Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-33-0017, Revision 1. Perform an operational test of the emergency lighting system immediately after installation as specified in the service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and -320 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 003 through 150
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Federal Register Abstract
Emergency Lighting
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-23-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-23-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-138-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and -320 Series Airplanes Subject: Emergency Lighting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/10/1990 Make: ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional Model: ATR42-300 | ATR42-320 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-23-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-138-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6797 AD NUMBER: 90-23-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and -320 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 10, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-23-07 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-6797. Docket No. 90-NM-138-AD. Applicability: Model ATR42-300 and -320 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 003 through 150, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To ensure the operation of the emergency lighting system when required during an emergency situation, accomplish the following: A. Within 10 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the emergency lighting control wiring in Zones 212, 210, and 214, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-33-0017, Revision 1, dated March 2, 1990. B. Immediately after installing the modification, perform an operational test of the emergency lighting system, in accordance with paragraph D. of Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-33-0017, Revision 1, dated March 2, 1990. C. 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, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. D. 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 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, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington. This amendment (39-6797, AD 90-23-07) becomes effective December 10, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-23-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-23-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-138-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and -320 Series Airplanes Subject: Emergency Lighting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/10/1990 Make: ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional Model: 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: 90-23-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-138-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6797 AD NUMBER: 90-23-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and -320 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 10, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-23-07 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-6797. Docket No. 90-NM-138-AD. Applicability: Model ATR42-300 and -320 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 003 through 150, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To ensure the operation of the emergency lighting system when required during an emergency situation, accomplish the following: A. Within 10 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the emergency lighting control wiring in Zones 212, 210, and 214, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-33-0017, Revision 1, dated March 2, 1990. B. Immediately after installing the modification, perform an operational test of the emergency lighting system, in accordance with paragraph D. of Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-33-0017, Revision 1, dated March 2, 1990. C. 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, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. D. 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 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, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington. This amendment (39-6797, AD 90-23-07) becomes effective December 10, 1990. FOOTER:
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