Aerospatiale/Atr ATR-42

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SDR 2026FA0000296Panel · damagedLH WING OUTBOARD FLAP TRAILING EDGE PANEL (P/N 532BB) WAS DAMAGED DUE TO A MISMATCH BETWEEN THE FLAP POSITION AND THE FLAP LEVER POSITION. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING A LANDING GEAR SWING AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR (NLG) DOORS. DURING THIS ACTIVApr 24, 2026 · N402SV · Aerosp ATR42* · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MTNA20230822001Seal · leakingON DESCENT OF FLIGHT, LOW LEVEL LIGHT ON BLUE SYSTEM ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT 920FX COMPLETED A NO FLAPS LANDING IN FPO SAFELY. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. RAI SPOOL COMPENSATOR SEAL. OPS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD.Aug 21, 2023 · N920FX · Aerosp ATR42* · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MTNA20230508001Unknown · unknownFO O2 MASK LEAKS AT BOX. REPLACED OXYGEN HOSE ASSEMBLY. OPS CHECK GOOD WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED.May 8, 2023 · N906FX · Aerosp ATR42* · Oxygen SystemSDR COEA2022081614917Skin · corrodedWO 238445 NR 200063 HEAVY CHECK COE/MAJOR REPAIR: INNER SKIN HAS SPOTS OF INSULATIONS STANDOFF LEVEL 2 CORROSION FRAMES 28-29 STRINGER 2R-3R. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPAIR PER SRAS ES_0161784_01...19268 ISSUE A, DATED 8/5/2022.Jun 10, 2022 · N917FX · Aerosp ATR42* · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR COEA202207150691Panel · corrodedWO 238445 NR 200059 HEAVY CHECK COE/MAJOR REPAIR: INNER SKIN HAS SPOTS OF INSULATIONS STANDOFF LEVEL 2 CORROSION FRAMES 28-29 STRINGER 1L-2L. CORRECTION ACTION: REPAIR PER ATR42 SRM 530000-300-864-A01.Jun 10, 2022 · N917FX · Aerosp ATR42* · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR COEA2022071506917Stringer · crackedWO 238445 NR 200019 HEAVY CHECK COE/MAJOR REPAIR: FRAME 26 SHEAR TIE STRINGER 12R-13R IS CRACKED. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED SHEAR TIE WITH NEW PER ATR42 SRM 51-25-01.Jun 4, 2022 · N917FX · Aerosp ATR42* · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR MTNA20220312001Master Cylinder · weakFO'S RIGHT BRAKE PEDAL WEAK IN EFFECTIVENESS. REMOVED AND REPLACED FO MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. OPS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD.Mar 12, 2022 · N906FX · Aerosp ATR42* · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR MTNA20210209001Indicator · faultedPITCH TRIM ASYMMETRY MASTER CAUTION IN FLIGHT. FOUND TRIM INDICATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. INSPECTED AND CLEANED CANNON PLUGS FOR RIGHT AND LEFT ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATOR. INSPECTED ASSOCIATED WIRING AND VARISTORS IN TAIL CONE FOR CORROSION. REPLACED TRIM INDICFeb 9, 2021 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42* · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR CA190503003Packing · leaking(CAN) CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING FLIGHT PILOT HAD A HEADACHE DUE TO OIL SMELL IN THE CABIN. ON TROUBLESHOOTING NOTICED OIL WETNESS WAS FOUND AROUND THE #5 BEARING HOUSING AREA ON #1 ENGINE. FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING IS GOING ON. (TC# 20190503003)Apr 26, 2019 · Aerosp ATR42* · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA141202008Oil System · low pressure(CAN) DURING CLIMB, THE CREW NOTICED A LOW OIL PRESSURE, PARAMETER FLUCTUATION AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE DROPPING TO 170 DEGREES C. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN BY THE CREW AND THE ACFT SAFELY RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. PT BLADE FRACTURES NOTED DURING GROUND INSPECTINov 7, 2014 · Aerosp ATR42* · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR CA140804005Engine · surges(CAN) IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RT ENGINE HAD AN ENGINE SURGE. NO EEC AND PEC FAULT. BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF LP/HP IMPELLER OF BOTH ENGINES DID NOT SHOW ANY DAMAGE. GROUND-RUN PERFORMANCE CHECK, OK AS THE ENGINE SURGE HAS OCCURRED ON A REMOTE ISLAND, A TEAM HAJul 23, 2014 · Aerosp ATR42* · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MTNA20130904041Structure · corrodedREMOVABLE ACCESS DOORS 522CT AND 622CT HOUSING HAD CORROSION BEYOND STRUCTURAL REPAIL MANUAL LIMITS. REMOVED CORROSION IAW SRI DO/S-4620/13-20284.Oct 4, 2013 · N920FX · Aerosp ATR42* · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR MTNA20130904040Pan · dentedAFT CARGO DOOR HAS TWO DENTS OUT OF LIMITES ON LOWER PAN. REPAIRED LOWER DOOR PAN IAW M-7 DWG NR 42R47000-07.Oct 4, 2013 · N920FX · Aerosp ATR42* · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR HYIA20131004002Power Supply · dischargedSEVERAL EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS DO NOT TEST. REPLACED POWER SUPPLIES. OPS CHECKED GOOD. CREW SUBSEQUENTLY REPORTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS LIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE WHEN EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARMED AND BOTH BATTERY AND EXTERNAL POWER OFF. FOUND BATTERY CHARGE LEVELS DEPLETEDSep 28, 2013 · N14834 · Aerosp ATR42* · Emergency LightingSDR HYIA20130928001Power Supply · dischargedEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS DO NOT ALL ILLUMINATE DURING TEST. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY UNITS 3WL, 10WL, 15WL, 18WL, 29WL.Sep 28, 2013 · N42836 · Aerosp ATR42* · Emergency LightingSDR CA130729006Engine · overtemp(CAN) DURING TAKEOFF OPERATION, THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS APPROACHING THE ITT LIMIT OF 800 DEGREES C. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE ACFT WAS RETURNED TO THE RAMP.Jul 13, 2013 · Aerosp ATR42* · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR HYIA201305280001Vent Line · cloggedON TAXI TO GATE, COCKPIT STARTED TO FILL WITH SMOKE. SELECTED BOTH BLEEDS AND BOTH PACKS TO OFF. INSPECTED NR 1 ENGINE NR 5 BEARING VENT TUBE. CLEANED CLOGGED VENT TUBE. PERFORMED ENGINE RUNUP AND FOUND TO OPERATE NORMALLY.May 27, 2013 · N42836 · Aerosp ATR42* · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA111214001Oil System · leaking(CAN) TWO SEPARATE EVENTS OF LOW OIL PRESS WARNING FOLLOWED BY ENG SHUT DOWN & UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENG LANDING OCCURRED ON THIS ENG. THE 1ST IFSD WAS ADDRESSED BY REPLACING THE PROPELLER VLV MODULE. THE 2ND EVENT FOUND AN OIL LEAK AT THE SAME LOCATION FOR WHICNov 25, 2011 · Aerosp ATR42* · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA110909007Engine · making metal(CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED BY ENGINE SPOOL DOWN. THE ENGINE WAS SECURED AND AN UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS PERFORMED. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND METAL DEBRIS IN THE EXHAUST.Sep 3, 2011 · Aerosp ATR42* · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MTNA1008100001Hinge · crackedFOUND CRACK ON AFT CARGO DOOR DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION.Oct 13, 2010 · N907FX · Aerosp ATR42* · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR CA090401010Packing · damaged(CAN) RT ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN DURING A SCHEDULED REVENUE FLIGHT. THE ACFT WAS DIVERTED WHERE A SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS PERFORMED. POST FLIGHT INSP REVEALED A DAMAGED PREFORMED PACKING BETWEEN THE FEATHERING PUMP AND THE CASE. PACKING WAS REPLACED AND FOLLOWINMar 18, 2009 · Aerosp ATR42* · Propeller Feathering/ReversingSDR CA090408006Eec · failed(CAN) ON FINAL APPROACH, THE CREW NOTICED A WARNING FOR EEC FAILURE WITH ASSOCIATED LOSS OF POWER OF NR 1 ENGINE. AN EEC RESET WAS ATTEMPTED WITHOUT SUCCESS AND THE ENGINE THEN FLAMED OUT. IT WAS SECURED AND A SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS PERFORMED. TROUBLESHOOTIMar 4, 2009 · Aerosp ATR42* · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA081210009Engine · odor(CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE PILOTS NOTICED OIL ODOR AND MIST IN THE CABIN. THEY TURNED THE AIR BLEED FROM THE ENGINE OFF AND THE MIST AND ODOR DISAPPEARED. SOON AFTER, OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS AND THEN A DROP IN PRESSURE OCCURRED. THE PILOTS SHUT DOWN THE ENGDec 1, 2008 · Aerosp ATR42* · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA081203010Wire Harness · damaged(CAN) THE ENG EXPERIENCED REPEATED EVENTS OF TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS BETWEEN THE 20TH AND 24TH OF OCTOBER FOR WHICH TROUBLESHOOTING HAD BEEN DONE. ON OCT. 27, THE PROBLEM RE-APPEARED AND WAS ACCOMPANIED BY NO RESPONSE TO THROTTLE MOVEMENTS. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWNOct 27, 2008 · Aerosp ATR42* · Turbine Engine System WiringSDR CA080917015Turbine Blades · distressed(CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE PILOT OBSERVED AN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROP TO THE RED ZONE. HE ELECTED TO SHUTDOWN AND SECURE THE ENGINE BEFORE MAKING A SINGLE ENGINE LANDING AT DESTINATION. GROUND INSPECTION FOUND LOW PRESSURE TURBINE BLADE DISTRESS.Sep 5, 2008 · Aerosp ATR42* · Turbine SectionSDR CA080402005Tank · leakingDURING DESCENT, OIL MIST WAS NOTED IN THE CABIN FOLLOWED BY A LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATION. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN BY THE CREW. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED LOW OIL LEVEL IN THE TANK, AND SIGNS OF EXTERNAL OIL LEAKAGE. THE ENGINE IS TO BE REMOVED FOR IMar 14, 2008 · Aerosp ATR42* · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR T9NR200700002Wheel · crackedOUR SHOP REPORTS THE PRESENCE OF AN UNUSUAL CRACK ON THIS WHEEL. IT LIES BETWEEN THE WHEEL'S LIGHTING HOLES (WEB), AND IS COMPLETELY CRACKED BETWEEN ADJACENT LIGHTING HOLES. THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PN IS NOTED BELOW, BUT THE CRACK EXHIBITED ITSELF ON THE WHEEL HALFNov 6, 2007 · Aerosp ATR42* · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR T9NR200700001Wheel · crackedOUR SHOP REPORTS THE PRESENCE OF AN UNUSUAL CRACK ON THIS WHEEL. IT LIES BETWEEN THE WHEEL'S LIGHTING HOLES (WEB), AND IS COMPLETELY CRACKED BETWEEN ADJACENT LIGHTING HOLES. THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PN IS NOTED BELOW, BUT THE CRACK EXHIBITED ITSELF ON THE WHEEL HALFNov 6, 2007 · Aerosp ATR42* · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA070914005Seal · leaking(CAN) THE LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING ACTIVATED IN CRUISE AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED A LEAKING OVERSPEED GOVERNOR HIGH PRESSURE PUMP SEAL. (TC NR 20070914005)Jul 10, 2007 · Aerosp ATR42* · Turbine GovernorSDR CA061219011Line · fractured(CAN) DURING A MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENGINE FIRE WARNING. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT AND FIRE BOTTLES DISCHARGED. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED A FRACTURED ENGINE P3 BLEED AIR TUBE. (TC NR 20061219011)Nov 7, 2006 · Aerosp ATR42* · Compressor Bleed ControlSDR CA061103009Engine · failed(CAN) ON TAKEOFF ENGINE POWER REDUCED UNCOMMANDED FOLLOWED BY SMOKE IN THE CABIN AIR. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOUND THE PROPELLER SEIZED AND METAL DEBRIS IN THE ENGINE CASES. MOct 5, 2006 · Aerosp ATR42* · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA061103006Tube · cracked(CAN) FOLLOWING TAKEOFF ENGINE SPEEDS REDUCED UNCOMMANDED AND AN ENGINE FIRE WARNING ACTIVATED. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOUND THE PROPELLER DIFFICULT TO ROTATE, EVIDENCE OF OVER-HEATING ON THE GAS GENERATOR CASE, AND A FRACTURAug 10, 2006 · Aerosp ATR42* · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA060905009Engine · leaking(CAN) DURING CLIMB SMOKE AND ODORS BECAME EVIDENT IN THE CABIN. ENGINE BLEEDS WERE CLOSED AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED OIL LEAKAGE AT THE ENGINE INLET AND EXTERNALS. MFG WILL MONITOR INVESTIGATION OF THE EVJul 27, 2006 · Aerosp ATR42* · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA060531017Engine · malfunctioned(CAN) ON APPROACH, ENGINE TORQUE WAS REPORTED TO FLUCTUATE AND THE ENGINE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. MFG WILL INVESTIGATE THE EVENT AND ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE ESTABLISHED.May 21, 2006 · Aerosp ATR42* · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA060425006Towershaft · damagedDURING CRUISE, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED SHUT DOWN. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED A DISTRESSED ACCESSORY DRIVE TOWER SHAFT.Apr 5, 2006 · Aerosp ATR42* · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR CA050725008Engine · flamed out(CAN) DURING CRUISE IN SEVERE RAIN STORMS, THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT. THE AUTOMATIC RE-LIGHT SYSTEM SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED THE ENGINE WITHIN 12 SECONDS. POST FLIGHT GROUND CHECKS FOUND NO ANOMALIES AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jul 5, 2005 · Aerosp ATR42* · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR NACA20050016Aileron · lightning strikeLIGHTNING STRIKE KNOCKED OUT NR 1 ACW AND NR 1 ECU. BOTH WERE RESET SUCCESSFULLY. UPON INSPECTION, DISCOVERED THERE WAS DAMAGE TO LT AILERON. REPLACED LEFT AILERON ASSEMBLY AND OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jun 16, 2005 · N42NC · Aerosp ATR42* · AileronsSDR CA050621004Engine · failed(CAN) BEFORE ACHIEVING TAKE-OFF POWER, THE ENGINE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE ACCOMPANIED BY A LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING ANNUNCIATION. THE CREW ABORTED TAKE-OFF AND SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED SEIZURE OF THE LOW PRESSURE ROTOR. MFG WILL MONMay 24, 2005 · Aerosp ATR42* · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 2005FA0001459Exhaust Pipe · crackedCRACKS IN BASE METAL NEAR FLANGE. ENGINE VIBRATION. (K)Apr 30, 2005 · Aerosp ATR42* · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2005FA0001458Exhaust Stack · crackedCRACKING IN EXHAUST DUCT BASE METAL, ENGINE VIBRATION. (K)Apr 28, 2005 · Aerosp ATR42* · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA050323006Engine · malfunctioned(CAN) ON APPROACH THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED POWER (TORQUE) REDUCTION ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD NOISE AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE. THE CREW SECURED THE ENGINE IN FLIGHT AND ACCOMPLISHED A SINGLE-ENGINE LANDING. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED DAMAGFeb 28, 2005 · Aerosp ATR42* · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA050126007Engine · fluctuates(CAN) THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS IN CRUISE FOLLOWED BY AN UNCOMMANDED REDUCTION IN PROPELLER SPEED TO 12 PERCENT. THE PILOT SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND DIVERTED THE FLIGHT. MFG WILL MONITOR THE INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT AND WILL SUPPLIMENT TJan 19, 2005 · Aerosp ATR42* · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA050117011Turbine Blades · damaged(CAN) DURING CRUISE THE PILOT REPORTED A (PUFF) FROM THE ENGINE ACCOMPANIED BY A LOSS OF TORQUE. POWER LEVER ADVANCEMENT RESULTED IN ENGINE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AND AN OIL SMELL AND SMOKE IN THE CABIN. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN, AN EMERGENCY DECLARED AND THE Jan 13, 2005 · Aerosp ATR42* · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR CA050105011Tube · fractured(CAN) DURING CRUISE ENGINE TEMPERATURES INCREASED ACCOMPANIED BY SMOKE AND EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN. THE CREW REDUCED ENGINE POWER. FIRE WARNING INDICATION ACTIVATED 12 MINUTES LATER AND THE CREW CARRIED OUT FIRE SUPPRESSION PROCEDURE AND SHUTDOWN THE ENGINEDec 24, 2004 · Aerosp ATR42* · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR NACA20040062Control Lever · shortedLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND NORMALLY. HAD TO USE MANUAL EXTENSION CONTROL. REPLACED LANDING GEAR CONTROL LEVER. OP CHECKED GOOD.Nov 24, 2004 · N42NC · Aerosp ATR42* · Landing Gear SelectorSDR 071794Arm · corrodedCORROSION ON ARM OF ACTUATOR.Sep 10, 2004 · Aerosp ATR42* · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR NACA20040023Hose · rupturedGREEN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LOW LEVEL INDICATION UPON GEAR RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF. REPLACED LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR UP LINE AT ACTUATOR FOR BEING RUPTURED. CHECKED GOOD.Jun 6, 2004 · N42NC · Aerosp ATR42* · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR NACA20040021Relay · inoperativeLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND WITH LEVER IN THE DOWN POSITION. GRAVITY EXTENSION PROCEDURE WAS USED. FOUND 14GA RELAY DEFECTIVE AND POOR WIRE RETENTION AT RELAY BASE. REPLACED 14GA RELAY AND RESET PINS. GEAR RETRACTION TEST GOOD MULTIPLE TIMES.May 15, 2004 · N42NC · Aerosp ATR42* · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 006876Blade · crackedCRACK IN BLADE POSITION NR 2 ENGINE SIDE.Oct 29, 2003 · Aerosp ATR42* · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 0175156Bearing · corrodedCORROSION ON BEARING BLADE PIN.May 20, 2003 · Aerosp ATR42* · Propeller Blade Section
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