EASA Regulations for ATR 72

31 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting ATR 72.

EASA AD 2020-0097R1

May 28, 2020

Fuselage – Passenger Seat Tracks – Inspection / Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0097R1 is an updated directive addressing inspection and potential repair or replacement of passenger seat tracks on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies to specific seat track part numbers manufactured between 2012 and 2017 and targets certain serial number ranges of ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of seat tracks to prevent failure during emergency landings.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2020-0101

May 5, 2020

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Hinge Pins — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0101 is issued for ATR 72 series aeroplanes, specifically models ATR 72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A. It addresses the replacement of main landing gear hinge pins with part numbers D61000 and D60999 that have been identified as potentially thermally abused during production. This directive mandates the replacement of affected hinge pins to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent structural failure of the main landing gear.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2019-0290

Nov 29, 2019

Electrical Routing — Electrical Harness under Panel 295CL — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0290 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72 aeroplanes, excluding certain serial numbers and those with ATR modification 07988 embodied in production. The directive addresses an unsafe condition related to electrical wiring routing under panel 295CL on the left-hand side wing rear spar. It mandates a modification to the electrical harness clamp installation to prevent wire chafing and potential fire hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2019-0111

May 21, 2019

Oxygen – Crew and Passenger Oxygen Cylinders – Inspection /; Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0111 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It addresses oxygen cylinders with Part Number 89794077 that may have a manufacturing defect leading to oxygen leakage. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected oxygen cylinders to ensure safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2019-0010

Jan 23, 2019

SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS - Equipment / Furnishing - Life Jacket - Removal / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0010 is an official regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to certain life jackets manufactured by Safran Aerosystems and Zodiac Aerosafety Systems. The affected life jackets, identified by specific part numbers 210225-2, 216200-0, and 216203-0 and serial numbers listed in the directive, are installed on various aircraft including ATR 42, ATR 72, Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 models. This directive mandates inspection and repair or replacement of these life jackets to ensure their proper function in emergency situations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0262

Dec 6, 2018

Equipment / Furnishings – Pilot and Co-pilot Seats – Modification /; Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0262 is an airworthiness directive addressing safety concerns with IPECO HOLDING Ltd Type 3A063 pilot and co-pilot seats installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. It mandates modifications and inspections to prevent unexpected rearward movement of flight crew seats caused by worn or defective track lock springs and guide blocks. The directive applies to specific seat part numbers listed in the document.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2016-0167R1

Mar 1, 2018

[Correction] ZODIAC SEATS FRANCE — Rear Cabin Attendant Seat — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0167R1 is a corrective regulatory document addressing inspection and repair requirements for Zodiac Seats France CAS 536 rear cabin attendant seats installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. The directive mandates detailed visual inspections and corrective actions to detect and repair corrosion and cracks at the seat-to-floor interface to ensure seat integrity and occupant safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2017-0223R1

Dec 15, 2017

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0223R1 is a regulatory document issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency concerning ATR 72 series aeroplanes, including models ATR 72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A. This directive mandates compliance with the updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in Revision 15 of the ATR72 Time Limits Document. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring replacement of life-limited parts and adherence to maintenance tasks within specified intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72

EASA SIB 2011-02

Mar 18, 2011

ATR Main Landing Gear (MLG) Shock Absorbers — Cross Locking Bolt of the Attachment Pin

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2011-02 is an informational document addressing the ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes' main landing gear (MLG) shock absorbers, specifically the cross locking bolt of the attachment pin. It highlights the risk of migration and rupture of the shock absorber attachment pin due to missing locking bolts, referencing previous maintenance manuals and service bulletins.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA SIB 2010-29

Oct 7, 2010

Thales Angle of Attack (AoA) Sensors

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2010-29 addresses issues with Thales Angle of Attack (AoA) sensors installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. The bulletin highlights that certain AoA sensors, identified by specific part and serial numbers, were repaired using improperly calibrated test equipment, potentially affecting their accuracy. It references Thales Avionics service bulletins that provide instructions for testing and adjustment of the affected units.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA SIB 2010-11

Apr 16, 2010

Component Configuration Control — Discrepancies between the Manufacturer—s Aircraft Configuration Data and Operators— Spares Management Systems.

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No: 2010-11 addresses discrepancies between manufacturer aircraft configuration data and operators' spares management systems, specifically involving the ATR 72 aircraft. The bulletin highlights an incident where an incorrect Fuel Quantity Indicator part number for the ATR 42 was fitted on an ATR 72, causing erroneous fuel readings. It emphasizes the importance of using approved maintenance data and manufacturer configuration data for component eligibility.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72