# Proposed AD 2001-NM-401-AD: Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-14-14
- Products: Aerospatiale
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 11, 2003, 68 FR 17755
- Comments due: May 12, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-14-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-14-14)
- Docket: 2001-NM-401-AD
- FR document: 03-8891
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/31/68/31680f3aa3e05929c4a66607662e1e3650226f54be45bb62b50c06052a2b444a (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-04-11/pdf/03-8891.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/04/11/03-8891/airworthiness-directives-aerospatiale-model-atr72-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/35114567BCE4758C86256D05004AEBC5.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-401-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR72 series airplanes. This proposal would require installing brackets and ramps under floor panels between frames 23C and 23D, and installing wire bundles on the ramps. This action is necessary to prevent chafing damage to the electrical wire cables, which could lead to an electrical short circuit and potential for a fire under the floor panels. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 11, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-8891, comments due May 12, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/04/11/03-8891/airworthiness-directives-aerospatiale-model-atr72-series-airplanes)

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