# Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model ATP Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2000-10-20 · Effective 2000-11-06 · 65 FR 62999
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-26710
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** British Aerospace BAe Model ATP
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 62999
- **Publication date:** 2000-10-20
- **Effective date:** 2000-11-06
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2000-NM-123-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all British Aerospace BAe Model ATP airplanes. This action requires repetitive inspections to detect damage of the torque link apex joint of the left-and right-hand main landing gear (MLG); and replacement of nuts, pins, and bolts with new parts, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent separation of the top and bottom torque links, and consequent loss of directional control of the MLG. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/10/20/00-26710/airworthiness-directives-british-aerospace-bae-model-atp-airplanes)
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