AD 99-09-19 Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes

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

All Model ATR42 and ATR72 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the airplane from stalling due to prolonged exposure to severe icing conditions, which could result in reduced performance and controllability of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) For Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 series airplanes: Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) by inserting a copy of Chapter 2.06.01, page 2, of ATR 42 AFM Temporary Revision (TR), dated February 1999; and revise the Emergency Procedures section of the AFM by inserting a copy of Chapter 4.05.05, pages 5 and 6, of the TR. (b) For Model ATR42-500 series airplanes: Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) by inserting into the AFM a copy of Chapter 2.06.01, page 2, of ATR AFM Temporary Revision, dated February 1999; and revise the Emergency Procedures section of the AFM by inserting a copy of Chapter 4.05.05, pages 5 and 6, of the TR. (c) For Model ATR72 series airplanes: Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) by inserting into the AFM a copy of Chapter 2.06.01, page 2, of ATR 72 AFM Temporary Revision, dated February 1999; and revise the Emergency Procedures section of the AFM by inserting a copy of Chapter 4.05.05, pages 5 and 6, of the TR. (d) For Model ATR72-212A series airplanes: Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) by inserting into the AFM a copy of Chapter 2.06.01, page 2, of ATR 72 A AFM Temporary Revision, dated February 1999; and revise the Emergency Procedures section of the AFM by inserting a copy of Chapter 4.05.05, pages 5 and 6, of the TR. Note 1: The AFM revisions required by paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this AD may be accomplished by inserting a copy of the TR's into the applicable AFM. When these TR's have been incorporated into the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, provided that the information contained in the general revisions is identical to that specified in the TR's. Alternative Methods of Compliance (e) 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 Operations 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. Special Flight Permits (f) 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. Incorporation by Reference (g) The AFM revisions shall be done in accordance with the following, as applicable: ATR 42 Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Revision, dated February 1999, Chapter 2.06.01, page 2 ATR 42 Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Revision, dated February 1999, Chapter 4.05.05, pages 5 and 6 ATR Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Revision, dated February 1999, Chapter 2.06.01, page 2 ATR Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Revision, dated February 1999, Chapter 4.05.05, pages 5 and 6 ATR 72 Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Revision, dated February 1999, Chapter 2.06.01, page 2 ATR 72 Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Revision, dated February 1999, Chapter 4.05.05, pages 5 and 6 ATR 72 A Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Revision, dated February 1999, Chapter 2.06.01, page 2 ATR 72 A Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Revision, dated February 1999, Chapter 4.05.05, pages 5 and 6 (Note: The AFM temporary revisions for Chapter 4.05.05 contain only pages 5 and 6 of the Emergency Procedures Section; no other page of that section has been revised. The AFM temporary revisions for Chapter 2.06.01 contain only page 2 of the Limitations Section; no other page of that section has been revised that pertains to this AD.) 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 1999-014-076(B) and 1999-015-040(B), both dated January 13, 1999. (h) This amendment becomes effective on May 19, 1999. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 22, 1999. Darrell M. Pederson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 99-10644 Filed 5-3-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-U