AD 98-08-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional | ATR42-500 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Missing stringer clips at the junction of frame 34 and stringer 6 of the fuselage could lead to fatigue cracking in the skin of the fuselage, resulting in loss of pressure inside the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time visual inspection within 3,000 flight cycles after the effective date to verify installation of stringer clips at the junction of frame 34 and stringer 6 on both sides. Install the clips if not already present.
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Compliance Time
Within 3,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 series airplanes listed in Service Bulletin ATR42-53-0103, dated September 23, 1996, certificated in any category.
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