FAA Orders Repairs for Breaking Airplane Landing Gear Pins
Published Date: 2/28/2025
Rule
Summary
If you fly or work with ATR72 airplanes, listen up! The FAA found a problem with a key landing gear part that could break, so they’re making sure those parts get replaced ASAP. This keeps everyone safe and stops broken parts from being used again, with deadlines to follow and no messing around.
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Mandatory replacement of ATR72 landing gear pins
If you operate or maintain ATR72 airplanes, the FAA requires replacing affected main landing gear (MLG) rear hinge pins and prohibits installing those affected parts. The rule applies to all ATR--GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR72 airplanes and incorporates by reference a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD.
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