FAA Finalizes Airworthiness Directive for ATR42-500 Airplanes
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The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule requiring operators of certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Regional Model ATR42-500 airplanes to update their maintenance or inspection programs. This change adopts new airworthiness limitations developed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Why it matters: This is a mandatory safety update for specific aircraft models operating in the United States. While it involves administrative work to revise maintenance schedules, it addresses a critical risk of fuel tank explosions. The cost to comply is estimated at roughly $7,650 per affected entity, which the FAA considers minimal relative to annual revenue.
Who it affects
- Operators of ATR42-500 airplanes registered in the United States
This action was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Department; readers should verify details against the official Federal Register entry before relying on this summary.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document