Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment
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What to do
Affected operators must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks specified in the ATR 72 TLD TR 22.5 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 5 March 2025. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following ATR-approved instructions. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months of the effective date to include the new limitations and tasks.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0046 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 72 aeroplanes, specifically models ATR 72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A. This directive updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations by incorporating ATR 72 Time Limits Document Temporary Revision 22.5. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected ATR 72 aircraft.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0046 introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and thresholds as defined in the ATR 72 TLD Temporary Revision 22.5. These tasks update and supersede some previous maintenance instructions but do not supersede earlier related ADs. The directive requires operators to comply with these updated maintenance requirements to ensure continued airworthiness.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it mandates updated maintenance tasks that are essential for the safe operation of ATR 72 aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must incorporate these changes to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. Compliance ensures the aircraft remain airworthy and meet EASA continuing airworthiness standards.
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