AD 92-15-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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