# Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-12-17 · Effective 2019-01-22 · 83 FR 64438
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-27130
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 64438
- **Publication date:** 2018-12-17
- **Effective date:** 2019-01-22
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2018-0167
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in main landing gear (MLG) universal joints (U-joints). This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of the affected U-joints for cracks, and replacement if necessary. This AD also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/12/17/2018-27130/airworthiness-directives-atr-gie-avions-de-transport-rgional-airplanes)
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