AD 97-04-14

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
97-04-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-30-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional ATR42-200 Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Series Airplanes
aircraft ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional ATR42-300 Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Series Airplanes
aircraft ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional ATR42-320 Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The electrical wiring for the stick pusher/shaker test function may have an electrical fault that could cause self-activation of the stick pusher during flight, resulting in reduced controllability especially during takeoff or landing.

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Required Actions

Install Modification 04700 in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0083 within 60 days after the AD's effective date. Conduct functional testing prior to further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date of the AD

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Affected Aircraft

Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 series airplanes with serial numbers up to and including 414, excluding serial number 403, and where Modification 04700 has not been incorporated.

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