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EASA Regulations for ATR ATR72

58 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting ATR ATR72.

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SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0064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SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0078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SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0213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 2020-0177

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.

Aug 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42ATR 72

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 2020-0097R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0205

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.

May 28, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42ATR 72

EASA AD 2020-0101

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.

May 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72

EASA AD 2019-0290

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.

Nov 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72

EASA AD 2019-0278

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.

Nov 12, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2019-0111

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0218

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.

May 21, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42ATR 72

EASA AD 2018-0259R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0234

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0259R1 is an updated directive addressing safety concerns related to USB receptacles installed in various aircraft including Fokker F27 and F28 models, Airbus A318 through A340 series, ATR42 and ATR72, Boeing 737 through 777, and Bombardier CL-600 and DHC-8 aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to the affected Lone Star Aviation USB receptacle part number LS03-05050-A to prevent overheating and smoke/fumes in the cockpit. It applies to aircraft with these USB receptacles installed via Fokker Services Supplemental Type Certificates, Service Bulletins, or minor modifications.

Feb 7, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340ATR ATR42ATR ATR72Boeing 737Boeing 757Boeing 767Boeing 777Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)De Havilland Canada DHC-8Fokker CRR-0185Fokker CRR-0186Fokker CRR-0190Fokker CRR-0210Fokker CRR-0241Fokker CRR-0265Fokker CRR-0300MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)Fokker F27Fokker F28Boeing 747Bombardier CL-600Bombardier DHC-8

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

EASA AD 2017-0223R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0184

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.

Dec 15, 2017
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72

EASA SIB NM-10-18

ATR42 and ATR72 aeroplanes - Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Redesigned Aileron Sensors

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-10-18 provides information regarding redesigned aileron sensors for the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) installed on ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Regional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. This bulletin addresses issues found with the left aileron surface position data recorded by the FDR on these aircraft models. The document is informational and does not mandate compliance.

Mar 9, 2010
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72