AD Amdt-39-10254

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10254
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 95-NM-140-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 66500

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Series Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion of the rear spars of the wings could result in reduced structural integrity of the wings.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time detailed visual inspection to detect corrosion of the rear spars of the wings within 60 days after the effective date. If no corrosion is detected, apply a protective compound to specified areas prior to further flight. If corrosion is detected, repair it in accordance with FAA-approved methods prior to further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 series airplanes listed in Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0044 or Revision 1.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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