# Proposed AD 2001-NM-376-AD: Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-03-12
- Products: Aerospatiale
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 28, 2003, 68 FR 66772
- Comments due: December 29, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-03-12)
- Docket: 2001-NM-376-AD
- FR document: 03-29701
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/13/74/137416020dff7734f80c5c1dedd1fa159f33fca116602c369cdb73718a221572 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-11-28/pdf/03-29701.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/28/03-29701/airworthiness-directives-aerospatiale-model-atr72-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/038F7B7B3C255B9786256DEC0059469B.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-376-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR72 series airplanes, that currently requires initial and repetitive inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain areas of the fuselage, and corrective actions if necessary. For certain airplanes, this action would require a new inspection for oversized fastener holes and cracking, and repair if necessary. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent fatigue cracking of the fuselage and the passenger and service doors, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 28, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-29701, comments due Dec 29, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/28/03-29701/airworthiness-directives-aerospatiale-model-atr72-series-airplanes)

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