Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment
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What to do
Operators of ATR 72 aircraft must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks specified in the Temporary Revisions within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 21 January 2025. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following ATR-approved procedures. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months to incorporate these updated tasks and limitations.
Summary
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.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0006 introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and reduces thresholds or intervals for certain tasks as specified in the Temporary Revisions 22.1 and 22.9 of the ATR 72 Time Limits Document. It requires operators to incorporate these changes into their Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date. This AD does not supersede previous ADs 2024-0053 and 2024-0159 but adds additional mandatory maintenance requirements.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it updates mandatory maintenance tasks that directly affect the safety and airworthiness of ATR 72 aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. The amendment ensures that maintenance programs reflect the latest safety information and manufacturer instructions, reducing the risk of in-service failures.
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