Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-8884 · ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional Airplanes
ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional Airplanes
This AD applies to ATR - GIE Avions de Transport R gional ATR72-101, ATR72-102, ATR72-201, ATR72-202, ATR72-211, ATR72-212, ATR72-212A.
The models as the FAA's AD index lists them. The serial ranges, installed parts and exceptions are in the AD itself: read it at the FAA.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR72 series airplanes, that requires inspections to detect cracking in the brake side half hub in the bearing housing area of certain main landing gear (MLG) wheels, and replacement of the MLG wheel, if necessary. This amendment also requires the eventual replacement of certain MLG wheels with other wheels, as terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This amendment is prompted by in-service experience that indicates the possibility of fatigue cracking occurring in the subject area. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the brake side half hub due to fatigue cracking, which could lead to separation of the MLG wheel and tire from the axle.
