# Proposed AD 2002-NM-331-AD: Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model ATR72-102, -202, -212, and -212A Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-12-10
- Products: Aerospatiale
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 21, 2003, 68 FR 8477
- Comments due: March 24, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-12-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-12-10)
- Docket: 2002-NM-331-AD
- FR document: 03-4168
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/21/a9/21a930c6d3171c04b2586f9b21c95128085a54b3ad06624560a43bc00274fa76 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-02-21/pdf/03-4168.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/02/21/03-4168/airworthiness-directives-aerospatiale-model-atr42-200--300--320-and--500-series-airplanes-and-model
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/474D687E16BF1F3586256CD400503899.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-331-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 series airplanes; and Model ATR72-102, -202, -212, and -212A series airplanes. This proposal would require modification of the flight attendant's seat located in the front of the cabin, and follow-on actions. This action is necessary to prevent release of the forward flight attendant's shoulder restraint harness, which could result in injury to the flight attendant in case of turbulence. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 21, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-4168, comments due Mar 24, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/02/21/03-4168/airworthiness-directives-aerospatiale-model-atr42-200--300--320-and--500-series-airplanes-and-model)

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