AD 95-03-08
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
Corrosion of the elevator trim and rudder trim fail-safe rods could compromise the required strength of these items.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the elevator trim and rudder trim fail-safe rods to determine model and orientation of the open end per Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0071. Replace SARMA-type rods prior to further flight with modified rods per ATR42-27-0049, Revision 2. Reverse install TAC-type rods with upward-oriented ends per ATR42-27-0048, Revision 2 prior to further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320 series airplanes on which Modification 02723 has not been installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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