AD 98-15-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR42-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR42-320 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR42-500 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-101 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-102 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-201 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-202 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR72-212A | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Overheating and consequent failure of the electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter capacitors could result in emission of toxic smoke and fumes throughout the airplane, causing adverse effects on flight crew and passengers.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time visual inspection of the EMI filter capacitors and electronic cards of the cabin air recirculation fans. Replace damaged components with new or serviceable parts and modify/re-identify the fan assembly per applicable service bulletins. Do not install cabin air-conditioning recirculation Rotron fans with part numbers 011232500 Amend. A or 011494500 Amend. A.
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Compliance Time
Within 11 months after the effective date of this AD (August 20, 1998)
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Affected Aircraft
Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300, -320, -500 and ATR72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, -212A series airplanes as listed in Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR42-21-0069 and ATR72-21-1048, dated February 5, 1998.
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