Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-8981 · 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 ATR42-300, ATR42-320.
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) that is applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320 series airplanes. This action requires an inspection to verify that the cables supplying power to the aileron trim are adequately protected and to detect any damage to these cables. This amendment also requires installation of protective sleeves on unprotected cables, and replacement of damaged cables. This amendment is prompted by reports of a short circuit of these cables due to worn protective sleeves. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent short circuiting of the cables that supply power to the aileron trim, which could lead to loss of aileron trim control.
