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AD 98-11-06 Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and -320, and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes
Models named: ATR42-300, -320 series, ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, -212 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Model ATR42-300 and -320 series airplanes, on which Aerospatiale Modification 1696 (reference Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-71-0010) has not been accomplished; and Model ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, and -212 series airplanes, on which Aerospatiale Modification 3742 (reference Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR72-71-1006) has not been accomplished; certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.
Compliance
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent fuel from overflowing into the engine nacelle, which could result in a fire in the nacelle, accomplish the following: (a) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the engine fuel drainage system, in accordance with Avions [[Page 28482]] de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42-71-0010, Revision 4, dated October 23, 1996 (for Model ATR42 series airplanes), or Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR72-71-1006, Revision 1, dated October 21, 1996 (for Model ATR72 series airplanes), as applicable. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the International Branch, ANM-116. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The modifications shall be done in accordance with the following Avions de Transport Regional service bulletins, which contain the following list of effective pages: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page number Service bulletin referenced and date shown on page Revision level shown on page Date shown on page ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATR72-71-1006, Revision 1, October 1, 2 1........................... October 21, 1996. 21, 1996. 3-15 Original.................... September 29, 1995. ATR42-71-0010, Revision 4, October 1, 2, 4, 7 4........................... October 23, 1996. 23, 1996. 3, 15 1........................... September 4, 1990. 5, 8-10, 14 Original.................... July 3, 1989. 6, 11-13 2........................... January 30, 1991. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directives 96-109-063 (B) and 96-110-030 (B), both dated June 5, 1996. (e) This amendment becomes effective on June 30, 1998. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 13, 1998. John J. Hickey, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 98-13291 Filed 5-22-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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