EASA Regulations for ATR ATR42

70 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting ATR ATR42.

EASA AD 2025-0011

Jan 10, 2025

Ice and Rain Protection — De-icing System / Pressure Regulator and Shut-Off Valve — Functional Checks

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0011 is an airworthiness directive addressing the Ice and Rain Protection system, specifically the De-icing System Pressure Regulator and Shut-Off Valve (PRSOV) functional checks on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of ATR 42-200 through ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-101 through ATR 72-212A models. It mandates repetitive functional checks of the PRSOV to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0004

Jan 7, 2025

Flight Controls — Rudder Travel Limitation Unit Logic — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0004 is an airworthiness directive affecting ATR 42-400, ATR 42-500, and various ATR 72 series aeroplanes. It addresses a modification to the rudder travel limitation unit logic to improve flight control safety. The directive applies to aircraft without certain ATR modifications embodied in production and requires specific service bulletin compliance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0005

Jan 7, 2025

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0005 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations as specified in the ATR 42 Time Limits Document Temporary Revision 18.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by updating maintenance tasks and intervals for these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42

EASA AD 2024-0171

Aug 27, 2024

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42-500
  • ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2024-0140

Jul 12, 2024

Flight Controls — Angle of Attack Probes — Replacement

Flight Controls — Angle of Attack Probes — Replacement is a regulatory document concerning the ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft models. It addresses the replacement requirements for angle of attack probes used in the flight control systems of these aircraft. The document aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety by specifying necessary maintenance actions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2024-0132

Jul 9, 2024

Fire Protection — Lavatory Compartment Fire Extinguishers — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0132 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection in lavatory compartments on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It specifically targets lavatory fire extinguishers with part number BA24320L-1 and serial numbers between 70472 and 113558, requiring inspection and possible replacement to ensure safety. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of ATR 42-200 through ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-101 through ATR 72-212A models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2024-0096R1

Jul 9, 2024

Flight Controls — Rudder Travel Limiting Unit — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0096R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and corrective actions for the rudder travel limiting unit (TLU) lever on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies to specific TLU levers identified by part numbers and manufacturing batches that may suffer from corrosion due to improper heat treatment. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and conductivity tests to detect corrosion and prevent potential loss of rudder control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2024-0120

Jun 27, 2024

Stabilizers — Vertical Tail Plane Forward and Aft Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0120 is an airworthiness directive addressing ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes, specifically certain manufacturer serial numbers equipped with vertical tail plane forward and aft fittings. The directive mandates inspection of these fittings due to a potential use of improper material during production, which could compromise structural integrity. The affected parts include specific fuselage to vertical tail plane fittings identified by part numbers S5537490120400, S5537490220400, S5537490320000, and S5537490420000.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2024-0121

Jun 27, 2024

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0121 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations as defined in the ATR 42-200/-300/-320 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 13. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-200
  • ATR 42-300
  • ATR 42-320

EASA AD 2024-0081

Apr 4, 2024

Flight Controls – Rudder Travel Limiting Unit – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0081 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-400, ATR 42-500, and various ATR 72 models. It addresses the inspection and testing requirements for the rudder travel limiting unit (TLU) lever, part number S2728183300200, due to potential corrosion and premature failure risks. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and conductivity tests to ensure continued safe operation of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42-400
  • ATR 42-500
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2020-0249R1-CN

Feb 23, 2024

CANCELLED: Instruments — Angle of Attack Probe and Multi-Function Computers Electrical Routing — Operational Test / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2020-0249R1-CN is a cancellation notice issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. This notice cancels the previous AD 2020-0249R1, which addressed operational testing and inspection of electrical wiring between Angle of Attack probes and Multi-Function Computers. The cancellation reflects that the required actions have been incorporated into the ATR 42 and ATR 72 Time Limits Documents and new ADs have been issued to cover those requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2024-0052

Feb 23, 2024

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0052 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations by incorporating the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limits Document Revision 18. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-400
  • ATR 42-500

EASA AD 2024-0044-E

Feb 15, 2024

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Extinguishing System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0044-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the engine fire extinguishing system on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It specifically targets two-way valves with Part Number 446078 and certain serial numbers that may have incorrect marking and assembly. The directive mandates functional checks and corrective actions to ensure proper operation of the fire extinguishing system.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2024-0025

Jan 24, 2024

Placards and Markings — Cargo Height Limitation — Implementation / Cargo Loading Procedure — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0025 addresses cargo height limitations and cargo loading procedures for ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft modified by EASA STC 10069551 Rev. 1 or EASA STC 2004-2872. This directive mandates modifications to the cargo compartment and updates to the cargo loading procedures to ensure safe operation. The directive applies specifically to aircraft converted from passenger to Class E Cargo configurations by Sabena Technics BGC.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2023-0191

Nov 2, 2023

Instruments — Angle of Attack Probe Electrical Routing — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0191 is an airworthiness directive addressing the electrical wiring routing of the left-hand and right-hand Angle of Attack (AOA) probes on ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections, modifications, and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual to prevent spurious stall warning activations caused by wiring damage. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified ATR 42 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-200
  • ATR 42-300
  • ATR 42-320

EASA AD 2023-0181

Oct 13, 2023

Electrical Power — Direct Current Emergency Electrical Network Contactor 1PA — Operational Test

Electrical Power — Direct Current Emergency Electrical Network Contactor 1PA — Operational Test is a regulatory document applicable to ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft types. It addresses the operational testing procedures for the Direct Current Emergency Electrical Network Contactor 1PA to ensure proper functionality and safety of the aircraft's emergency electrical power system.

Other
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2021-0218-CN

Sep 5, 2023

CANCELLED: Oxygen — Crew and Passenger Oxygen Cylinders — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0218-CN is a cancellation notice issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It cancels the previous AD 2021-0218, which addressed inspection and replacement of certain oxygen cylinders used in crew and passenger oxygen systems. The affected parts included specific batches of oxygen cylinders with part numbers 89794077 and 891311-14 that were subject to inspection due to a manufacturing defect.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2023-0134

Jul 5, 2023

Instruments – Angle of Attack Probe Electrical Routing – Inspection /; Modification; Aircraft Flight Manual – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0134 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It addresses electrical wiring issues related to the Angle of Attack (AOA) probes that could cause spurious stall warning activations. The directive mandates inspections, wiring modifications, and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-200
  • ATR 42-300
  • ATR 42-320

EASA AD 2023-0125

Jun 22, 2023

Stabilizers – Horizontal Stabilizer Front and Centre Box – Inspection

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42-500
  • ATR 72-212A