FAA Targets Loose Fire Extinguishers in ATR Plane Cargos
Published Date: 12/9/2025
Rule
Summary
The FAA is making sure certain ATR airplanes get a safety check because a fire extinguisher tube was found disconnected in the cargo area. Starting January 13, 2026, affected planes must have their fire extinguishing systems tested and fixed if needed to keep everyone safe. This update mainly affects ATR42 and ATR72 models and helps prevent fire risks without big costs or downtime.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory fire‑system checks for ATR airplanes
If you operate ATR42 or ATR72 airplanes listed in EASA AD 2025-0080 (ATR42-300/-320/-500; ATR72-102/-201/-202/-211/-212/-212A), you must perform a functional check of the aft cargo fire extinguishing system and do any required repairs. This requirement is effective January 13, 2026 and follows the procedures in EASA AD 2025-0080.
Estimated compliance cost per airplane
The FAA estimates the AD affects 103 U.S.-registered airplanes. The required functional check is estimated at 1 work-hour at $85 per airplane (cost per product $85), for a total estimated cost to U.S. operators of $8,755. If repairs are needed, on-condition work is estimated up to 2 work-hours ($170) per airplane.
Restrictions for ferrying airplanes for repair
Special flight permits may be issued to ferry an affected airplane to a location for modification, but only if no cargo is carried in the aft cargo compartment during that flight.
FAA finding on small-entity economic impact
The FAA certified that this AD will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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