EASA Regulations for ATR ATR72

61 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting ATR ATR72.

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EASA PAD 26-119

Oct 2, 2026

Oxygen – Oxygen Pressure Regulator – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Proposal PAD No. 26-119 addresses an inspection requirement for the oxygen pressure regulators installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. This directive targets passenger oxygen regulators with Part Number 112054-01, affecting various ATR 42-500 and ATR 72 series models. The directive aims to ensure proper oxygen flow by inspecting and correcting any improperly assembled regulators.

Proposed AD
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 500
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 101
  • ATR 102
  • ATR 201
  • ATR 202
  • ATR 211
  • ATR 212
  • ATR 212A
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2026-0185

Sep 29, 2026

Flight Controls – Angle of Attack Probes – Functional Checks

Flight Controls – Angle of Attack Probes – Functional Checks is a regulatory document applicable to ATR ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft types. It addresses the procedures and requirements for performing functional checks on the angle of attack probes, which are critical components of the flight control system. The document ensures that these probes operate correctly to maintain flight safety and control accuracy.

Other
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA PAD 26-097

Aug 27, 2026

Flight Controls – Angle of Attack Probes – Functional Checks

EASA Airworthiness Directive Proposal PAD No. 26-097 addresses functional checks of the angle of attack (AoA) probes heating elements on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies specifically to Thales AoA probes with Part Number C16363AA installed on various ATR 42 and ATR 72 models. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by requiring repetitive functional checks to detect degradation of the heating element that could lead to ice accumulation and loss of stall protection.

Proposed AD
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2026-0046

Mar 6, 2026

Landing Gear — Landing Gear Selector Valve — Functional Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0046 is an airworthiness directive addressing the landing gear selector valve (LGSV) on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies to specific LGSV parts with certain part and serial numbers that may cause uncommanded nose landing gear retraction due to internal leakage. The directive mandates a one-time functional leakage test of the affected LGSV to ensure continued safe operation.

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

EASA AD 2026-0038

Feb 26, 2026

Air Conditioning — Integrated Air System Control — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0038 is issued for ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A aeroplanes to address issues with the Integrated Air System Control (IASC) software. The directive mandates modification of the air conditioning system software to an improved version to prevent abnormal cabin pressure increases during take-off. This AD applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified ATR models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA PAD 26-020

Jan 30, 2026

Landing Gear — Landing Gear Selector Valve — Functional Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-020 is a proposed directive addressing the landing gear selector valve on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies to specific models including ATR 42-200 through ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-101 through ATR 72-212A, focusing on the functional check of the landing gear selector valve to prevent uncommanded nose landing gear retraction. The directive targets valves with certain part and serial numbers to ensure safe operation.

Proposed AD
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2016-0046-CN

Jan 13, 2026

CANCELLED: Auto Flight — Auto Pilot and Yaw Damper — Operational Limitations / CANCELLED: Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0046-CN is a cancellation notice issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes equipped with the New Avionics Suite Standard 2. This document cancels the previous AD 2016-0046 which imposed operational limitations on the autopilot and yaw damper systems and required amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual. The cancellation reflects that the unsafe condition addressed by the original AD is no longer applicable to the current fleet or has already been mitigated.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0205R3

Dec 8, 2025

Fuselage — Passenger Seat Tracks — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0205R3 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of passenger seat tracks on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple ATR 42 and ATR 72 models and mandates detailed visual inspections and corrective actions for specific seat track part numbers to ensure structural integrity. The directive aims to prevent potential seat track failures during emergency landings that could cause occupant injury or hinder evacuation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0223R1

Oct 28, 2025

Parking, Mooring and Storage — Mooring Procedure — Prohibition

The document titled 'Parking, Mooring and Storage — Mooring Procedure — Prohibition' addresses regulations related to the mooring procedures for ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft types. It outlines prohibitions concerning specific mooring practices to ensure safety and compliance. This document is relevant for operators and maintenance teams managing ATR:ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft.

Regulation
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0215

Oct 1, 2025

Stabilizers — Vertical Stabilizer to Rudder Junction Ribs and Lugs —Inspection / Replacement (Wrong Material)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0215 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of vertical stabilizer to rudder junction ribs and lugs on ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. The directive targets specific affected parts manufactured with incorrect materials that may compromise structural integrity. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers listed in the directive's appendix and requires inspections and potential replacement of affected components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0173

Aug 5, 2025

Aircraft Flight Manual — Normal Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0173 is an amendment addressing the Aircraft Flight Manual normal procedures for ATR 42-400, ATR 42-500, ATR 72-212, and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. The directive mandates updates to smoke detector check procedures in the flight manuals to enhance safety during cargo operations. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified ATR models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0110

May 14, 2025

Stabilizers — Horizontal Stabilizer Front Box, Centre Box and Front Spar Web — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0110 is an airworthiness directive affecting ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the horizontal stabilizer front box, centre box, front spar web, and related structural components to detect loose fasteners and cracks. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in ATR service bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0103

May 5, 2025

Hydraulic Power — Main Hydraulic Pump — Master Minimum Equipment List Restriction

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0103 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes with ATR modification 05948 incorporated. The directive addresses hydraulic power system concerns related to the main hydraulic pump and introduces a master minimum equipment list (MMEL) restriction to enhance safety. It mandates operational changes to prevent loss of control of hydraulic pumps and nose wheel steering during critical phases of flight.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0080

Apr 23, 2025

[Correction] Fire Protection — Aft Cargo Compartment Fire Extinguisher Distribution Piping — Functional Check

[Correction] Fire Protection — Aft Cargo Compartment Fire Extinguisher Distribution Piping — Functional Check is a regulatory document addressing fire protection systems on ATR ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft. It focuses on the functional check of the aft cargo compartment fire extinguisher distribution piping to ensure proper operation and safety compliance. This correction clarifies or updates previous instructions related to these specific aircraft models.

Correction
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0046

Feb 19, 2025

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0046 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 72 aeroplanes, specifically models ATR 72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A. This directive updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations by incorporating ATR 72 Time Limits Document Temporary Revision 22.5. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected ATR 72 aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0024

Jan 22, 2025

Fire Protection – Aft Cargo Compartment Fire Extinguisher Distribution Piping – Functional Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0024 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It addresses a potential unsafe condition related to the aft cargo compartment fire extinguisher distribution piping, specifically a disconnected fire extinguishing tube found during final assembly inspections. The directive applies to various ATR 42 and ATR 72 models with specific modification and serial number applicability.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

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 2025-0006

Jan 7, 2025

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0006 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 72 aeroplanes, including models ATR 72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A. It mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks introduced in Temporary Revisions 22.1 and 22.9 of the ATR 72 Time Limits Document. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by updating certification maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR72

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