Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21604 · Fuselage
ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
This AD applies to the ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Model ATR42-300, -320, and -500 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers, except manufacturer serial numbers 001 through 362 inclusive.
(2) ATR72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-300, - 320, and -500 airplanes; and all Model ATR72-101, -102, -201, -202, - 211, -212, and -212A airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of defective seat tracks. This AD requires a detailed visual inspection of each affected part for deficiencies (sealant blockage and out of tolerance ligaments), and depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective actions, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0097R1, dated May 28, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0097R1).
(1) Where EASA AD 2020-0097R1 refers to May 18, 2020 (the effective date of its original issue), this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2020-0097R1 does not apply to this AD.
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2020-0097R1 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
