AD 91-15-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-200 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 -300, ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-300 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 -300, ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-101 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 -300, ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-102 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 -300, ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-201 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 -300, ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-202 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 -300, ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-211 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 -300, ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-212 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 -300, ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-212A | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 -300, ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the rudder pedal connection rod and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a visual inspection of the rudder pedal connection rod (captain side) to determine the rod vendor within 10 days after the effective date. If the rod is manufactured by SARMA, vendor P/N 14132B, replace it with a TAC rod or SARMA rod P/N 14132-C prior to further flight. No SARMA rudder pedal connection rod P/N 14132B shall be installed on any airplane.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, and prior to further flight if the rod is SARMA P/N 14132B.
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Affected Aircraft
Model ATR42-200 and -300 series airplanes, serial numbers 003 to 208, 213, 214, 218, 221, 225, 226, and 228; and Model ATR72-100 and -200 series airplanes, serial numbers 126 to 189, 195, 198, and 210.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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