# Proposed AD FAA-2020-0790: ATR--GIE Avions de Transport Regional Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-12-17
- Products: ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 9, 2020, 85 FR 55619
- Comments due: October 26, 2020
- Became: [AD 2021-12-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-12-17)
- Docket: FAA-2020-0790 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-0790, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2020-19580
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a1/64/a164f0fae420eaece4bcca9a5e75dc1ba5aa18e62e4b5e21cb0d9c1a6e55032b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-09-09/pdf/2020-19580.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/09/2020-19580/airworthiness-directives-atr-gie-avions-de-transport-rgional-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FA9FBCFF817248E4862585DE0043F387.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-0790

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport Regional Model ATR42- 300, -320, and -500 airplanes; and all Model ATR72-101, -102, -201, - 202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of defective seat tracks. This proposed AD would require a detailed visual inspection of each affected part for deficiencies (sealant blockage and out of tolerance ligaments), and depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective actions, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which will be incorporated by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 9, 2020: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2020-19580, comments due Oct 26, 2020 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/09/2020-19580/airworthiness-directives-atr-gie-avions-de-transport-rgional-airplanes)

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