Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10589 · Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes
Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes
Model ATR42-300 and -320 series airplanes, on which Aerospatiale Modification 1878, 2482, 3193, or 8154 has not been installed, or on which simultaneous installation of Modifications 0481 and 0588 has not been accomplished; and Model ATR72-102, -202, and -212 series airplanes on which Aerospatiale Modification 2482, 3193, or 4648 has not been installed; certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 series airplanes, that requires replacement of the left longitudinal net of the forward cargo compartment with a new reinforced net. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent blockage of the access door, which could restrict access for crewmembers between the flight deck and the passenger compartment during normal operations or an emergency evacuation.
