Placards and Markings — Cargo Height Limitation — Implementation / Cargo Loading Procedure — Amendment
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What to do
Operators must modify the cargo compartment according to Sabena Technics BGC Airworthiness Technical Instructions within six months from 7 February 2024. Concurrently, they must implement the updated cargo loading procedures and inform all handling and loading personnel to ensure proper operation. Compliance with these actions is mandatory to continue operating affected aircraft.
Summary
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.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0025 introduces a mandatory modification to the cargo compartment to establish a cargo height limitation, preventing cargo from being loaded up to the ceiling and potentially interfering with smoke detectors. It also requires the implementation of updated cargo loading procedures as defined by Sabena Technics BGC. These changes address the absence of a defined cargo height limit in previous conversions.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it mitigates the risk of undetected smoke and uncontrolled fire in cargo compartments of converted ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain airworthiness and safety standards. Failure to comply could compromise fire detection systems and endanger aircraft safety during cargo operations.
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