✈️New Airworthiness Directive for ATR72 Airplanes Requires Compliance
Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulatory document outlines a final Airworthiness Directive (AD) that requires businesses operating ATR72 airplanes to revise their maintenance or inspection programs, incurring compliance costs of approximately $7,650 per operator. This mandates financial planning and resource allocation by operators to adhere to the new airworthiness limitations imposed due to safety concerns.