AD 99-04-24

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

AD Number
99-04-24
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-118-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR72-102 Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes
aircraft ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR72-201 Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes
aircraft ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR72-202 Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes
aircraft ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR72-212 Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes
aircraft ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR72-212A Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of anchor nuts on the upper surface of the wings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the anchor nuts (part number NAS1473A5) on the upper surface of the wings in accordance with Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR72-57-1019 or Revision 1. Replace damaged nuts within allowable limits before 4,000 flight cycles; repair immediately if damage exceeds limits.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD (March 30, 1999).

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Affected Aircraft

Aerospatiale Model ATR72-102, -201, -202, -212, and -212A airplanes as listed in Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR72-57-1019.

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