# Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2025-05-28 · Effective 2025-07-02 · 90 FR 22455
## Document
- **Document number:** 2025-09514
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 90 FR 22455
- **Publication date:** 2025-05-28
- **Effective date:** 2025-07-02
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2025-0203
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of potential use of improper material during the production of vertical tail plane (VTP) fittings. This AD requires, for certain airplanes, an inspection for the material of affected fuselage-to-VTP fittings, an inspection report, and corrective actions, and, for certain other airplanes, part replacement, 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/2025/05/28/2025-09514/airworthiness-directives-atr-gie-avions-de-transport-rgional-airplanes)
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