# Proposed AD 97-NM-64-AD: Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-13-01
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 14, 1998, 63 FR 18155
- Comments due: May 14, 1998
- Became: [AD 98-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-01)
- Docket: 97-NM-64-AD
- FR document: 98-9760
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/1c/f2/1cf2e55d1c18e6af49d3d1980f76fcf54ad1ea7acd7aee638c39d631de32d528 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-04-14/pdf/98-9760.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/04/14/98-9760/airworthiness-directives-aerospatiale-model-atr42-and-atr72-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/97-NM-64-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the left longitudinal net of the forward cargo compartment with a new reinforced net. This proposal is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent blockage of the access door, which could restrict access for crewmembers between the flight deck and the passenger compartment during normal operations or an emergency evacuation.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 14, 1998: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 98-9760, comments due May 14, 1998 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/04/14/98-9760/airworthiness-directives-aerospatiale-model-atr42-and-atr72-series-airplanes)

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