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Federal Register · October 2, 2025
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes Noisy translates that to

Older ATR airplanes need new wiring to fix a speed sensor problem

What happened
The US aviation regulator is requiring specific models of ATR airplanes to install new wiring and relays. This change fixes a problem where the plane's speed sensor could give a wrong reading at high speeds.
Why it matters
This is a mandatory fix for a known safety issue. It means operators of these specific ATR aircraft must spend money and time to modify their planes. The change prevents a potential flight control problem caused by incorrect speed data.
The signal
Watch for how quickly airlines comply with this directive and if any operational disruptions occur during the modification period.
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