AD 92-09-01
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-200 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-300 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-320 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-101 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-102 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-201 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-202 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-211 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-212 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-212A | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the rear upper cowl heat deflector and thermal bridge could result in crew's inability to increase or decrease engine power.
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Required Actions
Install a heat deflector on the rear upper cowl and a thermal bridge between the teleflex controls and the air conditioning duct as per Aerospatiale Service Bulletins ATR42-76-0009 or ATR72-76-1002, Revision 1. Compliance may be adjusted with FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished previously.
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Affected Aircraft
AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100, -200 series airplanes listed in Service Bulletins ATR42-76-0009 and ATR72-76-1002, Revision 1.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rear Upper Cowl
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-09-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-09-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-NM-66-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes Subject: Rear Upper Cowl Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/08/1992 Make: ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional Model: ATR42-200 | ATR42-300 | ATR42-320 | ATR72-101 | ATR72-102 | ATR72-201 | ATR72-202 | ATR72-211 | ATR7...Show more 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: 92-09-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-NM-66-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8226 AD NUMBER: 92-09-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 8, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-09-01 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-8226. Docket No. 92-NM-66-AD. Applicability: Model ATR42-200 and -300 series airplanes, as listed in Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 5, 1991; and Model ATR72-100 and -200 series airplanes, as listed in Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR72-76-1002, Revision 1, dated December 5, 1991; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the crew's inability to increase or decrease engine power, accomplish the following: (a) Install a heat deflector on the rear upper cowl, and a thermal bridge between the teleflex controls and the air conditioning duct, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 5, 1991; or Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR72- 76-1002, Revision 1, dated December 5, 1991; as applicable. (b) 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. The request shall be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The installations shall be done in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 5, 1991; or Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR72- 76-1002, Revision 1, dated December 5, 1991; as applicable. These service bulletins include the following list of effective pages: Service Bulletin Page Revision Number Date ATR42-76-0009, Revision 1 1-6, 8-12, 15-17 1 December 5, 1991 7, 13-14, 18 Original April 11, 1991 ATR72-76-1002 Revision 1 1-2, 6-10, 13-14 1 December 5, 1991 3-5, 11-12, 15-16 Original April 11, 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, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on May 8, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-09-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-09-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-NM-66-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes Subject: Rear Upper Cowl Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/08/1992 Make: ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional Model: ATR42-200 | ATR42-300 | ATR42-320 | ATR72-101 | ATR72-102 | ATR72-201 | ATR72-202 | ATR72-211 | ATR7...Show more 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: 92-09-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-NM-66-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8226 AD NUMBER: 92-09-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200, -300 and ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 8, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-09-01 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-8226. Docket No. 92-NM-66-AD. Applicability: Model ATR42-200 and -300 series airplanes, as listed in Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 5, 1991; and Model ATR72-100 and -200 series airplanes, as listed in Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR72-76-1002, Revision 1, dated December 5, 1991; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the crew's inability to increase or decrease engine power, accomplish the following: (a) Install a heat deflector on the rear upper cowl, and a thermal bridge between the teleflex controls and the air conditioning duct, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 5, 1991; or Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR72- 76-1002, Revision 1, dated December 5, 1991; as applicable. (b) 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. The request shall be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The installations shall be done in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 5, 1991; or Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR72- 76-1002, Revision 1, dated December 5, 1991; as applicable. These service bulletins include the following list of effective pages: Service Bulletin Page Revision Number Date ATR42-76-0009, Revision 1 1-6, 8-12, 15-17 1 December 5, 1991 7, 13-14, 18 Original April 11, 1991 ATR72-76-1002 Revision 1 1-2, 6-10, 13-14 1 December 5, 1991 3-5, 11-12, 15-16 Original April 11, 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, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on May 8, 1992. FOOTER:
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