AD 98-06-34
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-320 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-500 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-101 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-102 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-201 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-202 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR72-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of airplane controllability, or engine overspeed and consequent loss of engine power caused by the power levers being positioned below the flight idle stop while the airplane is in flight.
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Required Actions
Revise the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include specific statements prohibiting positioning power levers below the flight idle stop during flight and warning of potential consequences. This must be done within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
All Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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