AD 93-16-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-101 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-102 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-201 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-202 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-211 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-212 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-212A | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the landing gear due to failure of main landing gear side braces with part numbers D23207000 or D23207000-1.
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Required Actions
Replace main landing gear side braces with part numbers D23207000 or D23207000-1 using repaired or modified side braces with part number D23207000-2, following Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR72-32-1011. Alternative methods of compliance may be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 7,500 landings on the MLG side brace or within the next 100 landings after the effective date of this AD (October 7, 1993), whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
AEROSPATIALE Model ATR72-100 and -200 series airplanes equipped with main landing gear side braces having part numbers D23207000 or D23207000-1.
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