AD 98-11-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR42-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320, and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR42-320 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320, and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-101 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320, and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-102 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320, and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-201 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320, and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-202 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320, and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320, and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320, and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-212A | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320, and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel overflowing into the engine nacelle, which could result in a fire in the nacelle.
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Required Actions
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the engine fuel drainage system in accordance with specified Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins. Alternative methods of compliance may be approved if they provide an acceptable level of safety.
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Compliance Time
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320 series airplanes on which Modification 1696 has not been accomplished; and Model ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, and -212 series airplanes on which Modification 3742 has not been accomplished.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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