AD 2009-12-09 Airworthiness Directives; ATR Model ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320, ATR42-500, ATR72-101, ATR72-201, ATR72-102, ATR72-202, ATR72-211, ATR72-212, and ATR72-212A Airplanes

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

This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) ATR Model ATR42-200, ATR42-300, and ATR42-320 airplanes, all serial numbers, except serial numbers 1 through 107 inclusive, 110 through 112 inclusive, 114, and 115, and except airplanes on which ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0018 has been incorporated. (2) ATR Model ATR42-500 airplanes, all serial numbers, except serial numbers 667 and subsequent, and except airplanes on which ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0018 has been incorporated. (3) ATR Model ATR72-101, ATR72-201, ATR72-102, ATR72-202, ATR72-211, ATR72-212, and ATR72-212A airplanes, all serial numbers except serial numbers 756 and subsequent, and except airplanes on which ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-92-1018 has been incorporated.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 550 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time detailed inspection for damage of the electrical routing in the rear baggage zone, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0015 or ATR72-92-1016, both Revision 01, both dated February 11, 2009, as applicable. (2) If any damage is found during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Before further flight, contact ATR for repair instructions, and do the repair. (ii) Before further flight, modify the electrical routing and protective sleeve in the rear cargo compartment at frame 44 in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0018 or ATR72-92-1018, both Revision 02, both dated February 13, 2009, as applicable. (3) If no damage is found during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD: Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, modify the electrical routing and replace the protective sleeve in the rear cargo compartment at frame 44 in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0018 or ATR72-92-1018, both Revision 02, both dated February 13, 2009, as applicable. (4) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD. Table 1—Acceptable Service Information ATR Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— ATR42-92-0015 Original February 11, 2008. ATR42-92-0018 Original February 11, 2008. ATR42-92-0018 01 September 4, 2008. ATR72-92-1016 Original February 11, 2008. ATR72-92-1018 Original February 11, 2008. ATR72-92-1018 01 September 4, 2008. Note 1: This AD does not require the “Additional Work” described in ATR Service Bulletins ATR42-92-0018 and ATR72-92-1018, both Revision 01, both dated September 4, 2008. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Although the MCAI or service information tells you to submit information to the manufacturer, such submittal is not required by this AD. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 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, 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. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2008-0062, dated April 1, 2008, and the ATR service bulletins contained in Table 2 of this AD, for related information. Table 2—Related Service Information ATR Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— ATR42-92-0015, excluding Accomplishment Report 01 February 11, 2009. ATR42-92-0018, excluding Accomplishment Report 02 February 13, 2009. ATR72-92-1016, excluding Accomplishment Report 01 February 11, 2009. ATR72-92-1018, excluding Accomplishment Report 02 February 13, 2009. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information contained in Table 3 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, as applicable, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (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-GIE Avions de Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; e-mail continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; Internet http://www.aerochain.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Table 3—Material Incorporated by Reference ATR Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— ATR42-92-0015, excluding Accomplishment Report 01 February 11, 2009. ATR42-92-0018, excluding Accomplishment Report 02 February 13, 2009. ATR72-92-1016, excluding Accomplishment Report 01 February 11, 2009. ATR72-92-1018, excluding Accomplishment Report 02 February 13, 2009. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, 2009. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-13405 Filed 6-10-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 550 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time detailed inspection for damage of the electrical routing in the rear baggage zone, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0015 or ATR72-92-1016, both Revision 01, both dated February 11, 2009, as applicable. (2) If any damage is found during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Before further flight, contact ATR for repair instructions, and do the repair. (ii) Before further flight, modify the electrical routing and protective sleeve in the rear cargo compartment at frame 44 in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0018 or ATR72-92-1018, both Revision 02, both dated February 13, 2009, as applicable. (3) If no damage is found during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD: Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, modify the electrical routing and replace the protective sleeve in the rear cargo compartment at frame 44 in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0018 or ATR72-92-1018, both Revision 02, both dated February 13, 2009, as applicable. (4) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD. Table 1—Acceptable Service Information ATR Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— ATR42-92-0015 Original February 11, 2008. ATR42-92-0018 Original February 11, 2008. ATR42-92-0018 01 September 4, 2008. ATR72-92-1016 Original February 11, 2008. ATR72-92-1018 Original February 11, 2008. ATR72-92-1018 01 September 4, 2008. Note 1: This AD does not require the “Additional Work” described in ATR Service Bulletins ATR42-92-0018 and ATR72-92-1018, both Revision 01, both dated September 4, 2008. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Although the MCAI or service information tells you to submit information to the manufacturer, such submittal is not required by this AD. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 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, 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. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2008-0062, dated April 1, 2008, and the ATR service bulletins contained in Table 2 of this AD, for related information. Table 2—Related Service Information ATR Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— ATR42-92-0015, excluding Accomplishment Report 01 February 11, 2009. ATR42-92-0018, excluding Accomplishment Report 02 February 13, 2009. ATR72-92-1016, excluding Accomplishment Report 01 February 11, 2009. ATR72-92-1018, excluding Accomplishment Report 02 February 13, 2009. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information contained in Table 3 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, as applicable, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (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-GIE Avions de Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; e-mail continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; Internet http://www.aerochain.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Table 3—Material Incorporated by Reference ATR Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— ATR42-92-0015, excluding Accomplishment Report 01 February 11, 2009. ATR42-92-0018, excluding Accomplishment Report 02 February 13, 2009. ATR72-92-1016, excluding Accomplishment Report 01 February 11, 2009. ATR72-92-1018, excluding Accomplishment Report 02 February 13, 2009. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, 2009. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-13405 Filed 6-10-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P