AD 97-26-11

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

AD Number
97-26-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
95-NM-140-AD
FR Citation
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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

Corrosion of the rear spars of the wings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time detailed visual inspection to detect corrosion of the rear spars of the wings in accordance with Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0044. If no corrosion is detected, apply a protective compound to specified areas. If corrosion is detected, repair it using an approved method.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 series airplanes as listed in Aerospatiale Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0044, dated May 30, 1995, or Revision 1, dated June 28, 1995.

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