AD 92-02-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-200 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-300 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-320 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the nose landing gear (NLG) due to cracks in the four hinge pins of the left-hand and right-hand NLG leg and drag braces.
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Required Actions
Perform a dye penetrant inspection to detect cracks in the four hinge pins of the left-hand and right-hand NLG leg and drag braces, and accomplish emergency extension functional tests per Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0039, Rev 1. Replace any cracked hinge pins with new or previously inspected pins free of cracks. Ensure all installed hinge pins are new or inspected per the service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after March 2, 1992, or prior to 250 hours time-in-service for specified serial numbers; within 60 days after March 2, 1992, or prior to 500 hours time-in-service for other specified serial numbers.
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Affected Aircraft
AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 series airplanes with serial numbers 16, 17, 19, 20, 22 through 34, 36 through 39, 41 through 45, 47 through 49, 54, 59, and 107.
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