CANCELLED: Flight Controls — Bonding Braid Screw and Pitch Tab Control Rod — Inspection / Repair
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2019-0262
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What to do
Affected operators of ATR 42-500 aeroplanes with serial numbers 1216 to 1219 inclusive, 1401, 1402, and 1404 should note that no further action is required under EASA AD 2019-0262-CN. There are no new compliance deadlines or inspection requirements as this cancellation confirms completion of all mandated actions. Operators should update their maintenance documentation accordingly.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0262-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous AD 2019-0262 concerning ATR 42-500 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1216 to 1219 inclusive, 1401, 1402, and 1404. The original directive addressed inspection and repair requirements for the bonding braid screw and pitch tab control rod in the flight controls. This cancellation confirms that the required inspections and corrective actions have been completed and that no further unsafe condition exists.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0262-CN cancels the earlier AD 2019-0262, removing the mandatory inspection and repair requirements for the bonding braid screw and pitch tab control rod on affected ATR 42-500 aircraft. The cancellation reflects that the fleet-wide inspections and any necessary repairs have been successfully carried out, eliminating the need for ongoing compliance with the original AD.
Why it matters
This cancellation is important for aviation professionals because it signifies that the previously identified safety concern regarding interference between the bonding braid screw and pitch tab control rod has been resolved. Operators and maintenance organizations can now discontinue the specific inspection and repair tasks mandated by AD 2019-0262, simplifying maintenance programs and reducing operational burdens. Compliance teams can update their records to reflect the removal of this AD requirement.
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