Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10698 · Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes
Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes
Model ATR42 and Model ATR72 series airplanes, as listed in Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR42-54- 0019 (for Model ATR42 series airplanes) and ATR72-54-1011 (for Model ATR72 series airplanes), both dated March 9, 1998; certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 series airplanes, that requires one-time inspections to verify the correct shape of the stiffeners for the upper engine cowl and to detect wear of the aft upper fittings of the rear engine mounts, and corrective actions, if necessary. 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 wear (scratches or grooving) of the aft upper fittings of the rear engine mount, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the engine mounts.
