AD 2008-04-13 Airworthiness Directives; ATR Model ATR42 and ATR72 Airplanes

Models named: ATR42-200, -300, -320, -500, ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, -212. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) ATR Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 1 through 642. (2) ATR Model ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 1 through 724.

Within 41 months after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, modify the fuel system and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions according to the instructions given by the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR 42-28-0039, Revision 03, dated November 15, 2006, are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action specified in this AD. Table 1.—Service Information Avions de Transport Regional service bulletin Revision level Date ATR42-28-0039 (for Model ATR42 Airplanes) 04 June 12, 2007. ATR72-28-1019 (for Model ATR72 Airplanes) 05 June 12, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: The additional actions specified in the MCAI for operators that have done actions in accordance with previous issues of the service bulletins are not complete. Therefore, this AD only refers to Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR 42-28-0039, Revision 03, dated November 15, 2006; Revision 04, dated June 12, 2007; and ATR 72-28-1019, Revision 05, dated June 12, 2007; as appropriate sources of service information for accomplishing the required actions. Operators that have done actions in accordance with previous issues of the service bulletins may request an approval for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) according to paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that the AMOC provides an acceptable level of safety. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM-116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0226, dated August 24, 2007, and the service information listed in Table 2 of this AD, for related information. Table 2.—Related Service Information Avions de Transport Regional service bulletin Revision level Date ATR42-28-0039 04 June 12, 2007. ATR72-28-1019 05 June 12, 2007. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-28-0039, Revision 04, dated June 12, 2007; or Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR72-28-1019, Revision 05, dated June 12, 2007; as applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-28-0039, Revision 04, dated June 12, 2007, contains the following effective pages:   Page Nos. Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1-6, 8-10, 16-18, 45-48, 92, 93 04 June 12, 2007. 7, 11, 51 1 February 28, 2006. 12-15, 19-26, 31, 32, 39, 40, 67, 68, 79, 80, 91 03 November 15, 2006. 27-30, 33-38, 41-44, 49, 50, 53-66, 69-78, 81-90 Original August 1, 2005. 52 02 August 10, 2006. Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR72-28-1019, Revision 05, dated June 12, 2007, contains the following effective pages:   Page No. Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1-8, 13-15, 18, 37, 38, 66 05 June 12, 2007. 9, 51, 52 1 February 28, 2006. 10-12, 17, 21-36, 39-48, 53, 54, 57, 58, 61-64 Original August 1, 2005. 16, 65 02 August 10, 2006. 19, 20, 49, 50, 55, 56, 59, 60 03 September 29, 2006. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact ATR, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html . Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 13, 2008. Stephen P. Boyd, Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-3188 Filed 2-21-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Within 41 months after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, modify the fuel system and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions according to the instructions given by the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR 42-28-0039, Revision 03, dated November 15, 2006, are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action specified in this AD. Table 1.—Service Information Avions de Transport Regional service bulletin Revision level Date ATR42-28-0039 (for Model ATR42 Airplanes) 04 June 12, 2007. ATR72-28-1019 (for Model ATR72 Airplanes) 05 June 12, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: The additional actions specified in the MCAI for operators that have done actions in accordance with previous issues of the service bulletins are not complete. Therefore, this AD only refers to Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR 42-28-0039, Revision 03, dated November 15, 2006; Revision 04, dated June 12, 2007; and ATR 72-28-1019, Revision 05, dated June 12, 2007; as appropriate sources of service information for accomplishing the required actions. Operators that have done actions in accordance with previous issues of the service bulletins may request an approval for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) according to paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that the AMOC provides an acceptable level of safety. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM-116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0226, dated August 24, 2007, and the service information listed in Table 2 of this AD, for related information. Table 2.—Related Service Information Avions de Transport Regional service bulletin Revision level Date ATR42-28-0039 04 June 12, 2007. ATR72-28-1019 05 June 12, 2007. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-28-0039, Revision 04, dated June 12, 2007; or Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR72-28-1019, Revision 05, dated June 12, 2007; as applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-28-0039, Revision 04, dated June 12, 2007, contains the following effective pages:   Page Nos. Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1-6, 8-10, 16-18, 45-48, 92, 93 04 June 12, 2007. 7, 11, 51 1 February 28, 2006. 12-15, 19-26, 31, 32, 39, 40, 67, 68, 79, 80, 91 03 November 15, 2006. 27-30, 33-38, 41-44, 49, 50, 53-66, 69-78, 81-90 Original August 1, 2005. 52 02 August 10, 2006. Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR72-28-1019, Revision 05, dated June 12, 2007, contains the following effective pages:   Page No. Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1-8, 13-15, 18, 37, 38, 66 05 June 12, 2007. 9, 51, 52 1 February 28, 2006. 10-12, 17, 21-36, 39-48, 53, 54, 57, 58, 61-64 Original August 1, 2005. 16, 65 02 August 10, 2006. 19, 20, 49, 50, 55, 56, 59, 60 03 September 29, 2006. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact ATR, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html . Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 13, 2008. Stephen P. Boyd, Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-3188 Filed 2-21-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P