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  • 2024-28789 — Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport RĂ©gional Airplanes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 97477
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes in the United States. This decision was made following reports that converted cargo planes lacked cargo height limitations, potentially blocking smoke detectors if cargo was packed to the ceiling, which could lead to undetected fires. The directive mandates modifications to the cargo compartment and updated loading procedures to address this safety issue. The AD is effective from January 13, 2025, and aims to ensure cargo is not loaded in a way that obstructs smoke detection.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA made a new rule for some ATR airplanes because putting too much stuff in them could block the important smoke detectors. Now, they must change the way cargo is loaded so that the detectors can do their job properly and keep everyone safe.

  • 2025-03294 — Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport RĂ©gional Airplanes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 10849
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a new rule for ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. This rule requires replacing faulty Angle of Attack (AoA) probes that may not activate the stick pusher, a safety mechanism, in a timely manner, especially at low airspeeds and when flaps are extended. This condition could potentially lead to a loss of airplane control. The rule, effective April 4, 2025, aligns with a directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and prohibits installing the affected parts in these aircraft.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants some airplanes to change a part called the Angle of Attack (AoA) probe because it doesn't work well and might make the plane harder to control. This change makes the planes safer when they fly slowly and with flaps open.