GSAC

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

released by DIRECTION GENERALE DE L'AVIATION CIVILE

Inspection and/or modifications described below are mandatory No person may operate a product to which this

Airworthiness Directive applies except in accordance with the requirements of this Airworthiness Directive

Translation of 'Consigne de Navigabilité'

ref.: 98-071-049 ( B)

In case of any difficulty, reference should

be made to the French original issue.

ATR

ATR 72 Aircraft

Engine mount and upper engine fairing stiffener fouling

1/ Involved material :

This Airworthiness Directive applies to ATR 72 aircraft models -101, -201, -102, -202, -211, -212 and -212A prior to S/N 540 with the exception of S/N 98, 468, 486, 496, 508, 519 and 523 which are not involved by the present AD.

2/ Actions :

In order to avoid damaging the engine mount, as a consequence of fouling between engine mount and the upper engine fairing stiffener, inspect and if necessary apply the rework instructions in accordance with Service Bulletin ATR 72-54-1011.

3/ Compliance time :

At the first opportunity and at the latest before December 31, 1998.

4/ References :

- Service Bulletin ATR 72-54-1011 or its further approved revisions.

EFFECTIVE DATE : FEBRUARY 21, 1998

February 11, 1998 ATR 98-071-049(B)

ATR 72 Aircraft