AD 2009-12-12 Airworthiness Directives; ATR Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A Airplanes

Models named: ATR42-500, ATR72-212A. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of the AD, certificated in any category. (1) ATR Model ATR42-500 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 667, 669, and 671. (2) ATR Model ATR72-212A airplanes, MSNs 756 to 784 inclusive, except MSNs 770, 773, and 783.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 550 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection to verify the installation of the correct protection sleeves and the correct routing and clamping of the wire bundles. Do the actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0020 or ATR72-92-1021, both dated October 17, 2008; as applicable. (2) If any discrepancy is found during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, do all applicable corrective actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0020 or ATR72-92-1021, both dated October 17, 2008; as applicable. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No Differences. 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, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1139. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2008-0218, dated December 10, 2008; and Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR42-92-0020 and ATR72-92-1021, both dated October 17, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0020, dated October 17, 2008; or Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR72-92-1021, dated October 17, 2008; as applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, 2009. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-13573 Filed 6-11-09; 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, do a detailed inspection to verify the installation of the correct protection sleeves and the correct routing and clamping of the wire bundles. Do the actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0020 or ATR72-92-1021, both dated October 17, 2008; as applicable. (2) If any discrepancy is found during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, do all applicable corrective actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0020 or ATR72-92-1021, both dated October 17, 2008; as applicable. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No Differences. 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, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1139. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2008-0218, dated December 10, 2008; and Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletins ATR42-92-0020 and ATR72-92-1021, both dated October 17, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0020, dated October 17, 2008; or Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR72-92-1021, dated October 17, 2008; as applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, 2009. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-13573 Filed 6-11-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P