AD 98-19-16

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72-212A Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-19-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-159-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR72-212A Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72-212A Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Rupture of the lower attachment fittings of the flap support beam due to fatigue, and consequent damage to the flaps.

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Required Actions

Install bushings on the lower attachment fittings of the flap support beam in accordance with Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR72-57-1020. An alternative method of compliance may be approved if submitted through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 24,000 total flight cycles, or within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Aerospatiale Model ATR72-212A series airplanes on which Modification 4831 has not been accomplished.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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