AD Amdt-39-12174
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerospatiale | Model ATR42-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of certain structural elements could adversely affect the structural integrity of these airplanes.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate life limits for certain items and inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain structures. Compliance must be completed within 30 days after December 19, 2000.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after December 19, 2000
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Affected Aircraft
All Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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