Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-01-03 · Effective 2018-01-18 · 83 FR 209
Document
Document number
2017-28146
Federal Register citation
83 FR 209
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional
Publication date
2018-01-03
Effective date
2018-01-18
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1178
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR 42-500 airplanes and Model ATR 72-212A airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection for damage of the engine fire extinguishing pipes and incorrect pipe installation, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report of damage to an engine fire extinguishing pipe due to chafing between the pipe and a fastener assembly; the chafing occurred as a result of incorrect installation of the pipe. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.