EASA AD 2024-0159
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0159 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 72 aeroplanes, specifically models ATR 72-101, 72-102, 72-201, 72-202, 72-211, 72-212, and 72-212A in post-MOD 2510 configuration. This directive updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations by incorporating new and more restrictive tasks from the ATR 72 Time Limits Document Temporary Revision 22.3. It applies to all serial numbers covered under EASA Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.A.084.
What Changed
This amendment introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and reduced thresholds or intervals as specified in the Temporary Revision 22.3 of the ATR 72 Time Limits Document. It requires operators to comply with these updated tasks in addition to those mandated by the previous AD 2024-0053, which remains in effect. The directive mandates revising the Aircraft Maintenance Programme to include these changes within 12 months of the effective date.
Why It Matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0159 is critical to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of ATR 72 aeroplanes. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their maintenance programs to reflect the new requirements to avoid unsafe conditions. Failure to implement these updated maintenance tasks could lead to operational restrictions or safety risks.
What To Do
Affected operators must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks specified in the Temporary Revision 22.3 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 30 August 2024. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following ATR-approved instructions or by contacting ATR if no instructions exist. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised to incorporate the new limitations and tasks within 12 months of the effective date.