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.: 97-115-070(B)Rl

In case of any difficulty, reference should

be made to the French original issue.

ATR

ATR 42 Aircraft

Fuselage - Main landing gear actuator fitting

1/ Involved material :

This Airworthiness Directive applies to ATR 42 aircraft models -200, -300, -320, -400 and -500 on which neither ATR modification 4052 or Service Bulletin ATR 42-53-0097 has been embodied.

2/ Actions:

In order to prevent the rupture of the main landing gear actuator fitting bolts, the following measures are rendered mandatory :

- replace the involved bolts in accordance with the instructions of Service Bulletin ATR 42-53-0112.

3/ Compliance time:

At the first opportunity and at the latest before September 30, 1998.

4/ References:- Service Bulletin ATR 42-53-0097.- Service Bulletin ATR 42-53-0112.- Original issue or any further approved revision.

EFFECTIVE DATESOriginal AD: MAY 17, 1997

Revision 1: FEBRUARY 21, 1998

February 11, 1998 ATR 97-115-070(B)Rl

ATR 42 Aircraft