ATR Planes Get Stricter Checkups: FAA Keeps Skies Routine
Published Date: 5/22/2025
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Summary
If you fly or maintain ATR42-200, -300, or -320 planes, listen up! The FAA is updating safety rules to keep these planes in top shape by adding stricter maintenance checks. You’ll need to update your inspection plans soon, but these changes help keep everyone safe without breaking the bank.
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Operators Must Update ATR42 Inspection Plans
If you operate or maintain ATR42-200, -300, or -320 airplanes, the FAA now requires you to revise your maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This AD supersedes AD 2023-10-08 and adopts the requirements specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD by reference.
FAA AD Aims to Fix Unsafe Condition
If you fly on ATR42-200, -300, or -320 airplanes, the FAA issued this airworthiness directive to address an unsafe condition on those models. The AD continues certain requirements from AD 2023-10-08 and adds new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations to improve safety.
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