AD 97-04-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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