Aviation Authority Issues AD 2023-19-07 for ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

The aviation safety authority has published a new airworthiness directive, designated as AD 2023-19-07, targeting aircraft manufactured by ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional. This regulatory action specifically addresses the ATR-42-72 family of airplanes. The directive was officially published on October 5, 2023, and is scheduled to become effective on November 9, 2023. Operators and maintenance personnel must review these requirements to ensure continued airworthiness compliance for affected aircraft within the specified fleet.