EASA Regulations for ATR ATR42

70 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting ATR ATR42.

EASA AD 2021-0234R1

May 11, 2023

Information Systems — Electronic Flight Bag Universal Serial Bus Receptacle — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0234R1 is a regulatory update addressing the modification of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Universal Serial Bus (USB) receptacles installed on various aircraft including Fokker F27 and F28 models, Airbus A318 through A340 series, ATR42 and ATR72, Boeing 737 through 777 models, Bombardier CL-600 series, and De Havilland Canada DHC-8 aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to affected USB receptacles to prevent overheating and potential smoke or fumes in the cockpit. This AD applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as detailed in the directive's appendix.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • Boeing 737
  • Boeing 757
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8
  • Fokker CRR-0146
  • Fokker CRR-0185
  • Fokker CRR-0186
  • Fokker CRR-0190
  • Fokker CRR-0206
  • Fokker CRR-0210
  • Fokker CRR-0241
  • Fokker CRR-0265
  • Fokker CRR-0290
  • Fokker CRR-0300
  • Fokker CRR-0309
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Fokker F27
  • Fokker F28
  • Boeing 747
  • Bombardier CL-600

EASA AD 2023-0078R1

Apr 20, 2023

Electrical Power — Direct Current Emergency Electrical Network — Tests / Modification; Aircraft Flight Manual / Master Minimum Equipment List — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0078R1 is a regulatory update addressing electrical power issues related to the direct current emergency electrical network on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies to various ATR 42-400, ATR 42-500, and ATR 72 series aircraft and focuses on tests, modifications, and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List to mitigate risks of temporary loss of cockpit display systems.

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

EASA AD 2023-0010

Jan 17, 2023

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Drag Brace Panel — Inspection / Repair

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Drag Brace Panel — Inspection / Repair is a regulatory document addressing inspection and repair procedures for the nose landing gear drag brace panel on ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft. It provides guidance to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the nose landing gear assembly on these specific aircraft types.

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

EASA AD 2022-0206

Oct 7, 2022

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.

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

EASA AD 2022-0199

Sep 26, 2022

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0199 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 mandates compliance with the updated ATR 42-200/-300/-320 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 12, which includes new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limitations. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated certification maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations.

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

EASA AD 2022-0200

Sep 26, 2022

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0200 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limitations as specified in the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 17. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow the latest certification maintenance requirements.

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

EASA AD 2022-0062

Apr 8, 2022

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0062 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 mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 42-200/-300/-320 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 11. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

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

EASA AD 2022-0063

Apr 8, 2022

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0063 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limitations as specified in the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 16. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing certification maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations.

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

EASA AD 2021-0237-E

Nov 4, 2021

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Handles Snap Wire — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0237-E is an emergency directive addressing a potential unsafe condition in ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes related to the engine fire handles snap wire. It applies to multiple ATR 42 and ATR 72 models except certain serial numbers and mandates inspection of the fire handles to ensure proper installation. The directive aims to prevent failure of the engine fire handle operation in case of an engine fire.

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

EASA AD 2021-0211

Sep 17, 2021

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0211 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 mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 42-200/-300/-320 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 10. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

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

EASA AD 2021-0212

Sep 17, 2021

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0212 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limits Document Revision 15. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

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

EASA AD 2021-0120-E

May 3, 2021

Electrical Power – Cockpit Display Systems – Tests; Aircraft Flight Manual / Master Minimum Equipment List – Amendment

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.

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

EASA AD 2021-0024

Jan 19, 2021

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0024 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 issues related to the electrical wiring routing of the Angle of Attack (AOA) probes that can cause spurious activation of the stall warning system. The directive mandates inspections, wiring modifications, and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual to mitigate the risk of loss of control during critical flight phases.

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

EASA AD 2021-0013

Jan 13, 2021

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.

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

EASA AD 2020-0263

Dec 1, 2020

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0263 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limit Document Revision 14. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits on components.

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

EASA AD 2020-0221

Oct 13, 2020

Instruments – Angle of Attack Probe Electrical Routing – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0221 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 a safety issue related to the electrical wiring routing of the left-hand and right-hand side Angle of Attack (AOA) probes. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent spurious stall warning activations that could compromise flight safety.

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

EASA AD 2020-0177

Aug 11, 2020

Aircraft Flight Manual — Sections Limitations and Emergency Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0177 is an amendment to the Aircraft Flight Manual sections on Limitations and Emergency Procedures for ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of ATR 42-200 through ATR 42-500 models and ATR 72-101 through ATR 72-212A models. The directive updates procedures related to severe icing conditions to enhance safety and operational margins.

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

EASA AD 2020-0136

Jun 18, 2020

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0136 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It addresses the certification maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations as defined in the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limit Document (TLD) Revision 13. This directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

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

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 2019-0278

Nov 12, 2019

Electronic Common Installation — Engine Nacelle Electrical Wiring — Modification; Hydraulic Power — Underwing Box Hydraulic Pipe — Inspection / Replacement

Electronic Common Installation — Engine Nacelle Electrical Wiring — Modification; Hydraulic Power — Underwing Box Hydraulic Pipe — Inspection / Replacement is a regulatory document applicable to ATR ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft. It addresses modifications to the electrical wiring within the engine nacelle and mandates inspection and potential replacement of the hydraulic pipes located in the underwing box. These measures aim to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety of the affected aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72