AD 92-15-12

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and -320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
92-15-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
92-NM-31-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 nose landing gear (NLG) retraction control logic could result in an unintended retraction of the nose landing gear during manual override operation, leading to a gear-up landing.

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Required Actions

Modify the nose landing gear retraction control logic and perform a functional test of the landing gear retraction manual override control in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0028, Revision 3. An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time may be approved if submitted through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and -320 series airplanes with Modification 1694 (Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0021) accomplished and Modification 2063 (Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0028) not accomplished.

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Federal Register Abstract

Nose Landing Gear Retraction Control Logic

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AD Number:
92-15-12
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
92-NM-31-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and -320 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Nose Landing Gear Retraction Control Logic
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/08/1992
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 92-15-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   92-NM-31-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8306

AD NUMBER:   92-15-12

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and -320 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 8, 1992.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
92-15-12 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-8306. Docket No. 92-NM-31-AD.

Applicability: Model ATR42-300 and -320 series airplanes on which Modification 1694 (Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0021) has been accomplished and on which Modification 2063 (Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0028) has not been accomplished, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent a gear-up landing, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the nose landing gear (NLG) retraction control logic, and perform a functional test of the landing gear retraction manual override control, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0028, Revision 3, dated February 12, 1991.

(b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch.

NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch.

(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 modification and functional test shall be done in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0028, Revision 3, dated February 12, 1991, which includes the following list of effective pages:

Page Number	
Revision Level
	Date
1-2, 11, 13-21	
3
	February 12, 1991
3-10, 12	
1
	February 23, 1990

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 September 8, 1992.

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AD Number:
92-15-12
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
92-NM-31-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and -320 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Nose Landing Gear Retraction Control Logic
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/08/1992
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: 92-15-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   92-NM-31-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8306

AD NUMBER:   92-15-12

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300 and -320 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 8, 1992.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
92-15-12 AEROSPATIALE: Amendment 39-8306. Docket No. 92-NM-31-AD.

Applicability: Model ATR42-300 and -320 series airplanes on which Modification 1694 (Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0021) has been accomplished and on which Modification 2063 (Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0028) has not been accomplished, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent a gear-up landing, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the nose landing gear (NLG) retraction control logic, and perform a functional test of the landing gear retraction manual override control, in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0028, Revision 3, dated February 12, 1991.

(b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch.

NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch.

(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 modification and functional test shall be done in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-32-0028, Revision 3, dated February 12, 1991, which includes the following list of effective pages:

Page Number	
Revision Level
	Date
1-2, 11, 13-21	
3
	February 12, 1991
3-10, 12	
1
	February 23, 1990

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 September 8, 1992.

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