FAA Orders ATR Planes to Check Faulty Material Parts
Published Date: 3/28/2025
Rule
Summary
The FAA is making sure certain ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes stay safe by requiring inspections and fixes for parts that might have been made with the wrong materials. If problems are found, repairs or replacements must happen soon to keep flights safe. This rule affects owners and operators of these planes and helps prevent potential safety issues without causing big costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Inspections and Repairs Required for ATR Planes
The FAA requires inspections, repairs, and eventual replacement of certain parts on ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes because some junction fittings may have been made from improper material. The rule incorporates by reference a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD and directs owners and operators to follow the specified inspection and repair actions.
Improves Safety for Air Travelers
The AD aims to address an unsafe condition by fixing possible improper materials in the vertical stabilizer to horizontal stabilizer junction fittings on ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes. By requiring inspections and corrective actions, the rule helps keep flights safer for passengers and crew.
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