# Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1998-06-15 · Effective 1998-07-20 · 63 FR 32609
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-15784
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 63 FR 32609
- **Publication date:** 1998-06-15
- **Effective date:** 1998-07-20
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 97-NM-64-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 series airplanes, that requires replacement of the left longitudinal net of the forward cargo compartment with a new reinforced net. 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 blockage of the access door, which could restrict access for crewmembers between the flight deck and the passenger compartment during normal operations or an emergency evacuation.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/06/15/98-15784/airworthiness-directives-aerospatiale-model-atr42-and-atr72-series-airplanes)
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