# Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-10-31 · Effective 2013-12-05 · 78 FR 65183
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-24952
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 78 FR 65183
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/10/31/2013-24952/airworthiness-directives-atr-gie-avions-de-transport-rgional-airplanes)
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