# Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2021-11-22 · Effective 2021-11-22 · 86 FR 66155
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-25494
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 86 FR 66155
- **Publication date:** 2021-11-22
- **Effective date:** 2021-11-22
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2021-1008
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 airplanes and Model ATR72 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a certain procedure in the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) that incorrectly described a visual inspection of the fire handle. This AD requires a general visual inspection of both engine fire handles and applicable corrective actions, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/11/22/2021-25494/airworthiness-directives-atr-gie-avions-de-transport-rgional-airplanes)
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