AD 91-15-01
final rule
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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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Pedal Connection Rod
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-15-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-15-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-123-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 -300, ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes Subject: Rudder Pedal Connection Rod Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/17/1991 Make: ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional Model: ATR42-200 | ATR42-300 | ATR72-101 | ATR72-102 | ATR72-201 | ATR72-202 | ATR72-211 | ATR72-212 | ATR72-212A 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: 91-15-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-123-AD AMENDMENT: 39-7064 AD NUMBER: 91-15-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 -300, ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 17, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-15-01 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-7064. Docket No. 91-NM-123-AD. Applicability: 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; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent failure of the rudder pedal connection rod and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a visual inspection of the rudder pedal connection rod (captain side) to determine the rod vendor, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0052 (for Model ATR42 series airplanes), Revision 1, dated April 4, 1991; or Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1015 (for Model ATR72 series airplanes), Revision 1, dated April 4, 1991; as applicable. (1) If the rod is manufactured by TAC, no further action is required. (2) If the rod is manufactured by SARMA, vendor P/N 14132B, prior to further flight, replace the rod with a TAC rod; or a SARMA rod, vendor P/N 14132-C; in accordance with the applicable service bulletin. (b) As of the effective date of this AD, no SARMA rudder pedal connection rod, P/N 14132B, shall be installed on any airplane. (c) An alternative method 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 forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it 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. (e) The inspection and replacement requirements shall be done in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0052 (for Model ATR42 series airplanes), Revision 1, dated April 4, 1991; or Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1015 (for Model ATR72 series airplanes), Revision 1, dated April 4, 1991; which include the following list of affected pages: Service Bulletin Page Number Revision Level Date ATR42-27-0052 1, 3, 4, 7 1 April 4, 1991 2, 5-6, 8 through 17 (Original) March 7, 1991 ATR72-27-1015 1, 2, 5 1 April 4, 1991 3, 4, 6 through 15 (Original) March 7, 1991 This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street N.W., Room 8401, Washington, D.C. This amendment (39-7064, AD 91-15-01) becomes effective on July 17, 1991. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-15-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-15-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-123-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 -300, ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes Subject: Rudder Pedal Connection Rod Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/17/1991 Make: ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional Model: ATR42-200 | ATR42-300 | ATR72-101 | ATR72-102 | ATR72-201 | ATR72-202 | ATR72-211 | ATR72-212 | ATR72-212A 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: 91-15-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-123-AD AMENDMENT: 39-7064 AD NUMBER: 91-15-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 -300, ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 17, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-15-01 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-7064. Docket No. 91-NM-123-AD. Applicability: 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; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent failure of the rudder pedal connection rod and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a visual inspection of the rudder pedal connection rod (captain side) to determine the rod vendor, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0052 (for Model ATR42 series airplanes), Revision 1, dated April 4, 1991; or Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1015 (for Model ATR72 series airplanes), Revision 1, dated April 4, 1991; as applicable. (1) If the rod is manufactured by TAC, no further action is required. (2) If the rod is manufactured by SARMA, vendor P/N 14132B, prior to further flight, replace the rod with a TAC rod; or a SARMA rod, vendor P/N 14132-C; in accordance with the applicable service bulletin. (b) As of the effective date of this AD, no SARMA rudder pedal connection rod, P/N 14132B, shall be installed on any airplane. (c) An alternative method 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 forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it 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. (e) The inspection and replacement requirements shall be done in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0052 (for Model ATR42 series airplanes), Revision 1, dated April 4, 1991; or Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1015 (for Model ATR72 series airplanes), Revision 1, dated April 4, 1991; which include the following list of affected pages: Service Bulletin Page Number Revision Level Date ATR42-27-0052 1, 3, 4, 7 1 April 4, 1991 2, 5-6, 8 through 17 (Original) March 7, 1991 ATR72-27-1015 1, 2, 5 1 April 4, 1991 3, 4, 6 through 15 (Original) March 7, 1991 This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street N.W., Room 8401, Washington, D.C. This amendment (39-7064, AD 91-15-01) becomes effective on July 17, 1991. FOOTER:
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