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EASA Regulations for ATR 72-212A

15 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting ATR 72-212A.

EASA AD 2024-0171

Stabilizers — Vertical Stabilizer to Horizontal Stabilizer Junction Fittings — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0171 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of vertical stabilizer to horizontal stabilizer junction fittings on ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It targets affected parts potentially manufactured with improper materials, which could compromise structural integrity. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of these ATR aircraft models.

Aug 27, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42-500ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2024-0159

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0159 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 72 aeroplanes, specifically models ATR 72-101, 72-102, 72-201, 72-202, 72-211, 72-212, and 72-212A in post-MOD 2510 configuration. This directive updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations by incorporating new and more restrictive tasks from the ATR 72 Time Limits Document Temporary Revision 22.3. It applies to all serial numbers covered under EASA Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.A.084.

Aug 16, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72-101ATR 72-102ATR 72-201ATR 72-202ATR 72-211ATR 72-212ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2023-0125

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0110

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0125 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates a one-time detailed inspection of the horizontal stabilizer front and centre box areas to detect loose fasteners and cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the applicable service bulletins.

Jun 22, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42-500ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2022-0206

Instruments — New Avionics Suite — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0206 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes equipped with the New Avionics Suite (NAS) installed under ATR modification 05948 (the '-600 version'). This directive addresses the replacement of certain NAS standards to ensure safe operation in severe icing conditions. It applies specifically to aircraft with affected NAS versions that do not meet the updated safety requirements.

Oct 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42-500ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2022-0201

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0053

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0201 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72-101, ATR 72-102, ATR 72-201, ATR 72-202, ATR 72-211, ATR 72-212, and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limitations as defined in the ATR 72 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 21 to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected ATR 72 models.

Sep 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72-101ATR 72-102ATR 72-201ATR 72-202ATR 72-211ATR 72-212ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2021-0213

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0064

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0213 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72-101, ATR 72-102, ATR 72-201, ATR 72-202, ATR 72-211, ATR 72-212, and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 72 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 19. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Sep 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72-101ATR 72-102ATR 72-201ATR 72-202ATR 72-211ATR 72-212ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2019-0236R2

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Bush — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0236R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the inspection of the main landing gear bush, part number D61002, on ATR 72 series aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of ATR 72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A models. The directive mandates inspections to detect incorrect installation of the main landing gear bush, which could lead to structural failure and landing gear collapse.

May 7, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72-101ATR 72-102ATR 72-201ATR 72-202ATR 72-211ATR 72-212ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2021-0120-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0078

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0120-E is an emergency directive addressing safety issues on ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes equipped with ATR modification 05948 (the '-600 version'). It mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List, and requires operational and electrical tests on specific electrical components related to cockpit display systems. The directive aims to prevent loss of all display units and the Integrated Electronic Standby Instrument due to potential faults in the battery toggle switch and contactor.

May 3, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42-500ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2021-0020

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0213

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0020 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72-101, ATR 72-102, ATR 72-201, ATR 72-202, ATR 72-211, ATR 72-212, and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 72 Time Limits Document Revision 18. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Jan 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72-101ATR 72-102ATR 72-201ATR 72-202ATR 72-211ATR 72-212ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2021-0013

Navigation — Global Navigation Satellite System — Replacement / Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0013 addresses the replacement of Thales Topstar 200 LPV GPS/SBAS receivers on ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. This directive applies to aircraft equipped with specific affected part numbers and mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by mitigating risks associated with erroneous GPS position outputs during certain satellite constellation conditions.

Jan 13, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42-500ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2020-0173

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0020

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0173 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72-101, ATR 72-102, ATR 72-201, ATR 72-202, ATR 72-211, ATR 72-212, and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 72 Time Limits Document Revision 17. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing life limits and maintenance tasks for critical components.

Aug 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72-101ATR 72-102ATR 72-201ATR 72-202ATR 72-211ATR 72-212ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2019-0004

[Correction] THALES AVS FRANCE SAS - Global Navigation Satellite System — Operational Limitations

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0004 is a correction issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning operational limitations of the Thales AVS France SAS Topstar 200 LPV GPS/SBAS receivers. This directive applies to certain ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes, as well as Sikorsky S-76D helicopters equipped with these receivers. It addresses potential erroneous GPS position outputs that could affect navigation safety during LPV and RNP-AR operations.

Jan 17, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtATR 42-500ATR 72-212ASikorsky S-76D

EASA AD 2018-0184

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0173

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0184 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72-101, ATR 72-102, ATR 72-201, ATR 72-202, ATR 72-211, ATR 72-212, and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated ATR 72 Time Limits Document Revision 16, which includes new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance tasks for these aircraft models.

Aug 28, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72-101ATR 72-102ATR 72-201ATR 72-202ATR 72-211ATR 72-212ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2018-0105

Electric / Electronic Common Installation — Electrical Harness Brackets and Wire Bundles — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0105 is an official safety directive addressing inspection requirements for electrical harness brackets and wire bundles on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies specifically to certain manufacturer serial numbers of ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A models. The directive mandates inspections to detect missing brackets and potential wire damage that could lead to system failures.

May 8, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42-500ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2018-0080

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Universal Joints — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0080 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for main landing gear universal joints on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple ATR 42 variants including -200, -300, -320, -400, and -500, as well as ATR 72 models 101, 102, 201, 202, 211, 212, and 212A. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to prevent structural failure of the main landing gear universal joints.

Apr 11, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42-200ATR 42-300ATR 42-320ATR 42-400ATR 42-500ATR 72-101ATR 72-102ATR 72-201ATR 72-202ATR 72-211ATR 72-212ATR 72-212A