AD 93-07-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-300 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300, -320, ATR72-100 and - 200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-320 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300, -320, ATR72-100 and - 200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-101 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300, -320, ATR72-100 and - 200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-102 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300, -320, ATR72-100 and - 200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-201 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300, -320, ATR72-100 and - 200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-202 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300, -320, ATR72-100 and - 200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-211 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300, -320, ATR72-100 and - 200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-212 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300, -320, ATR72-100 and - 200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-212A | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300, -320, ATR72-100 and - 200 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reduced controllability of the airplane due to incorrect size cotter pins on the left and right elevator tab hinges.
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Required Actions
Remove cotter pins on left and right elevator tab hinges, recheck torque of the nuts, and install correct size cotter pins in accordance with specified Aerospatiale Service Bulletins. Alternative methods of compliance may be approved if submitted through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD (May 26, 1993).
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Affected Aircraft
AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-300, -320, ATR72-100, and -200 series airplanes listed in Service Bulletins ATR42-55-0005 and ATR72-55-1001, Revision 2, dated October 28, 1991, certificated in any category.
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