Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-9258 · 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, ATR72-202.
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. This action requires repetitive inspections to detect displacement of the rear hinge bush, and to detect cracking or rupture of the rear hinge pin on the main landing gear (MLG) leg; and the correction of any discrepancies. This amendment is prompted by a report of the failure of this hinge pin on an in-service airplane. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent failure of the hinge pin, which can lead to failure of the MLG leg or MLG attachment assembly.
