✈️FAA Issues New Airworthiness Directive for ATR Airplanes
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 ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of potential use of improper material during the production of vertical tail plane (VTP) fittings. This AD requires, for certain airplanes, an inspection for the material of affected fuselage-to-VTP fittings, an inspection report, and corrective actions, and, for certain other airplanes, part replacement, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
This regulatory document mandates inspections and corrective actions for specific aircraft models, directly impacting compliance and operational costs for affected operators and manufacturers. The requirements for inspections and potential part replacements create significant obligations for businesses in the aviation industry.