# Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-02-28 · Effective 2000-04-03 · 65 FR 10381
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-4338
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 10381
- **Publication date:** 2000-02-28
- **Effective date:** 2000-04-03
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 98-NM-240-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR72 series airplanes, that requires initial and repetitive inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain areas of the fuselage, and corrective actions, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent fatigue cracking of the fuselage and the passenger and service doors, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/02/28/00-4338/airworthiness-directives-aerospatiale-model-atr72-series-airplanes)
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