AD Amdt-39-16069
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; ATR Model ATR42 and ATR72 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure modes associated with fuel tank systems that could lead to an unacceptable probability of ignition risk, as identified in the MCAI.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems. Clarify the intended effect of the AD on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components regarding maintenance manuals and ICA.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
All ATR Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes; and all ATR Model ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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