Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14270 · Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Airplanes
Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 Airplanes
This AD applies to Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 airplanes, certificated in any category, that are not modified by ATR Modification 5385.
The FAA is correcting a typographical error in an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that was published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2005 (70 FR 54249). The error resulted in an incorrect Docket No. This AD applies to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR42-500 airplanes. This AD requires inspecting for correct installation of the fastener that attaches the ground braids on the elevator, modifying the forward bonded assembly of the elevator control rod, and corrective action if necessary.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD: Do the actions required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD.
(1) Modify the forward bonded assembly of the control rod in accordance with Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-55-0009, dated July 12, 2002.
(2) Perform a detailed inspection for correct installation of the fastener that attaches the ground braids on the elevator, in accordance with Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-55-0010, Revision 1, dated March 11, 2003. Correct any discrepancies before further flight in accordance with the service bulletin. Inspections and corrective action done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-55-0010, dated July 12, 2002, are acceptable for compliance with this paragraph.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is: “An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be required.”
