Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-10-31 · Effective 2013-12-05 · 78 FR 65183
Document
Document number
2013-24952
Federal Register citation
78 FR 65183
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional
Publication date
2013-10-31
Effective date
2013-12-05
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0624
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72-101, -201, - 102, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of airplane incidents and accidents that have occurred because of low-level fuel tank situations and fuel starvation that resulted in engine flameouts. This AD requires installing a fuel quantity indicator (FQI) equipped with a locking adaptor on the electrical connector. We are issuing this AD to prevent an engine flame-out, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.