✈️FAA's Proposed Airworthiness Directive for ATR72 Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
Summary
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The document outlines a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that would require revisions to maintenance programs for ATR72 airplanes, directly impacting operational compliance and associated costs for affected operators. Compliance with new maintenance or inspection standards could result in significant financial implications for businesses in the aviation sector, especially with an estimated cost of $7,650 per operator.