AD 93-19-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-200 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-300 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-320 | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main landing gear (MLG) side brace lower arm could result in inadvertent retraction of the main landing gear during flight.
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Required Actions
Perform ultrasonic inspections of the MLG side brace lower arm per specified service bulletins at intervals not exceeding 1,000 landings. Install Modification 03226 within 15,000 total landings or 12 months after December 22, 1993. Replace discrepant parts before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. Actions must be done before further flight if inspection results exceed criteria.
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Affected Aircraft
AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 and -300 series airplanes where Modification 03226 (per SB ATR42-32-0040) has not been completed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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