Type:Rule
Citation:90 FR 10851
Reading Time:about 8 minutes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule for all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport RĂ©gional Model ATR72 airplanes due to reports of a main landing gear hinge pin failure. This rule mandates replacing faulty parts and bars the installation of defective ones, following a directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. The AD aims to prevent potential structural failures that could endanger airplanes and their passengers. It affects 41 US-registered planes and takes effect on April 4, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The FAA made new rules to fix a part on some big airplanes because a piece on the plane's wheels might break. This stops it from breaking in the future and keeps everyone safe.