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98-09-22

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

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracking of the windshield frame structure could reduce structural integrity of the airplane.

Effective: Jun 3, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Prior to the accumulation of 24,000 total flight cycles, or within 60 days after the effective da...

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

98-09-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracking in the lower fuselage structure around the fastener holes in the area of the side brace fitting near frame 25 on the left- and right-hand sides.

Effective: May 29, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Prior to the accumulation of 17,500 total flight cycles, or within 500 flight cycles after the ef...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

98-06-34

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Loss of airplane controllability, or engine overspeed and consequent loss of engine power caused by the power levers being positioned below the flight idle stop while the airplane is in flight.

Effective: May 5, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes

98-08-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Missing stringer clips at the junction of frame 34 and stringer 6 of the fuselage could lead to fatigue cracking in the skin of the fuselage, resulting in loss of pressure inside the airplane.

Effective: Apr 27, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 3,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

98-04-43

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Wear of the landing gear attachment pins could result in collapse of the main landing gear (MLG).

Effective: Apr 3, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD for the first set of pins, and prior to 15,0...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

97-26-11

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

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion of the rear spars of the wings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing.

Effective: Jan 23, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD

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

97-25-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Wear of the main landing gear attachment pins could result in collapse of the main landing gear.

Effective: Jan 20, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD for part (a), and prior to the accumulation ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

97-15-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Deformation of the attachment clips due to insufficient strength of the attachment clip material could result in the fairings and cowlings detaching from the airplane during flight, causing damage ...

Effective: Jul 30, 1997 Category: aircraft Compliance: Effective July 30, 1997. The one-time inspection must be accomplished within a specified timefram...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes

97-04-14

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

Unsafe Condition: The electrical wiring for the stick pusher/shaker test function may have an electrical fault that could cause self-activation of the stick pusher during flight, resulting in reduced controllability...

Effective: Mar 10, 1997 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 60 days after the effective date of the AD

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

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

96-24-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracking of the pitch uncoupling mechanism and the torque tube of the elevator could result in uncommanded uncoupling of the elevators.

Effective: Dec 31, 1996 Category: aircraft Compliance: Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 total landings, or within 1,000 landings after the effective ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

95-19-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR 42-300 and 42-320 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Chafing of the 1M wire bundle against a smoke detection pipe causing short circuits and potential fire hazard.

Effective: Oct 5, 1995 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 2,400 flight hours or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR 42-300 and 42-320 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

95-15-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the main landing gear (MLG) side brace pins due to a manufacturing defect caused by improper dehydrogenation after chromium plating, which could result in MLG collapse.

Effective: Aug 8, 1995 Category: aircraft Compliance: Prior to the accumulation of 6,000 total flight cycles on the MLG pins or within 250 flight cycle...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

95-12-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72-101, -102, and -202 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the rear hinge pin on the main landing gear (MLG) leg due to a quality problem during manufacture, which causes the pin to be susceptible to cracking. This could lead to failure of the M...

Effective: Jun 28, 1995 Category: aircraft Compliance: Initially required, with repetitive inspections as specified in the referenced service bulletins ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72-101, -102, and -202 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

95-03-08

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

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion of the elevator trim and rudder trim fail-safe rods could compromise the required strength of these items.

Effective: Mar 30, 1995 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

95-03-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72-101, -102, -201, and -202 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion of the pitch and rudder trim and rudder travel limiter fail-safe rods could compromise the required strength of these items.

Effective: Mar 30, 1995 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, or prior to further flight if SARMA-type ro...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72-101, -102, -201, and -202 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

96-09-28

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Formation of a ridge of ice on the wing leading edge causing airflow interruption over the ailerons, aileron deflection, and resultant lateral control forces leading to potential roll upset unrecov...

Effective: Feb 21, 1995 Category: aircraft Compliance: Effective June 11, 1996

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-72 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

94-21-04

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

Unsafe Condition: Cracking in hinge pins of the nose landing gear (NLG) manufactured by Nardi, part number D56867, with serial numbers beginning with 'N', which could lead to NLG collapse.

Effective: Nov 28, 1994 Category: aircraft Compliance: Prior to the accumulation of 10,000 total landings or within 1,000 landings after the effective d...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

94-15-10

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

Unsafe Condition: Short circuiting of the cables that supply power to the aileron trim due to worn protective sleeves could lead to loss of aileron trim control.

Effective: Aug 11, 1994 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, or prior to further flight as specified.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

94-15-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Rupture of the upper hinge pins in the shock absorber on the main landing gear (MLG) due to stress corrosion of the pins inside the pin. Corrosion inside the hinge pins could result in malfunction ...

Effective: Aug 8, 1994 Category: aircraft Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. Specific compliance timelines depend on ML...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

94-08-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracking in the brake side half hub bearing housing area of Dunlop main landing gear wheels, part number AHA1752 Pre Mod 6, could lead to separation of the MLG wheel and tire from the axle.

Effective: Jun 6, 1994 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 60 days after the effective date (June 6, 1994) or at the next tire change, whichever is l...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

93-22-10

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Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Severely reduced controllability of the airplane due to potential binding in the aileron control system and incorrect rudder and trim tab settings.

Effective: Dec 22, 1993 Category: aircraft Compliance: Compliance timelines vary: placard/AFM changes within 24 months, inspections within 7-24 months, ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

93-19-08

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Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the main landing gear (MLG) side brace lower arm could result in inadvertent retraction of the main landing gear during flight.

Effective: Dec 22, 1993 Category: aircraft Compliance: Compliance required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. Actions must be done before fur...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

93-21-05

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Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: A severe out-of-trim condition, which could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane due to the autopilot disengagement wiring at shelf 82VU.

Effective: Dec 13, 1993 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD (December 13, 1993).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR42-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

93-16-01

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Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Collapse of the landing gear due to failure of main landing gear side braces with part numbers D23207000 or D23207000-1.

Effective: Oct 7, 1993 Category: aircraft Compliance: Prior to the accumulation of 7,500 landings on the MLG side brace or within the next 100 landings...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

93-14-17

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Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Reduced structural integrity of the wing spar fittings due to potential peening or cracks in the fastener holes.

Effective: Sep 16, 1993 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Model ATR72-100 and -200 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure