EASA Regulations for ATR ATR72

61 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting ATR ATR72.

EASA AD 2022-0064

Apr 8, 2022

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0064 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72 series aeroplanes, including models ATR 72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A. This directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limitations as specified in the ATR 72 Time Limits Document Revision 20. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow the latest certification maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72-101
  • ATR 72-102
  • ATR 72-201
  • ATR 72-202
  • ATR 72-211
  • ATR 72-212
  • ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2020-0227R1

Mar 1, 2022

Electrical Routing — Electrical Harness Routes 1M and 1S-1V — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0227R1 is a regulatory update addressing electrical harness routing modifications on ATR 72-212A aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1165 to 1627 excluding certain exceptions. The directive mandates changes to the electrical harness routes 1M and 1S-1V and the rotation of the de-icing pipe coupling to prevent potential wire damage. This AD applies to ATR 72 aircraft manufactured by ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR ATR 72-212A

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 2021-0213

Sep 17, 2021

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72-101
  • ATR 72-102
  • ATR 72-201
  • ATR 72-202
  • ATR 72-211
  • ATR 72-212
  • ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2019-0236R2

May 7, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72-101
  • ATR 72-102
  • ATR 72-201
  • ATR 72-202
  • ATR 72-211
  • ATR 72-212
  • ATR 72-212A

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 2021-0020

Jan 15, 2021

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72-101
  • ATR 72-102
  • ATR 72-201
  • ATR 72-202
  • ATR 72-211
  • ATR 72-212
  • ATR 72-212A

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 2020-0177

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 2020-0173

Aug 5, 2020

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72-101
  • ATR 72-102
  • ATR 72-201
  • ATR 72-202
  • ATR 72-211
  • ATR 72-212
  • ATR 72-212A

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 2019-0278

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

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 2018-0259R1

Feb 7, 2019

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • 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-0185
  • Fokker CRR-0186
  • Fokker CRR-0190
  • Fokker CRR-0210
  • Fokker CRR-0241
  • Fokker CRR-0265
  • Fokker CRR-0300
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Fokker F27
  • Fokker F28
  • Boeing 747
  • Bombardier CL-600
  • Bombardier DHC-8

EASA AD 2018-0184

Aug 28, 2018

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72-101
  • ATR 72-102
  • ATR 72-201
  • ATR 72-202
  • ATR 72-211
  • ATR 72-212
  • ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2018-0105

May 8, 2018

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.

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

EASA AD 2018-0080

Apr 11, 2018

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42-200
  • ATR 42-300
  • ATR 42-320
  • ATR 42-400
  • ATR 42-500
  • ATR 72-101
  • ATR 72-102
  • ATR 72-201
  • ATR 72-202
  • ATR 72-211
  • ATR 72-212
  • ATR 72-212A

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