AD 2000-19-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | EMB-135 and EMB-145 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the electrical connectors of the fuel pumps, which could result in fuel leakage from the connectors or electrical arcing across the connector pins of the pump, and consequent fuel fire or explosion.
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Required Actions
Repetitive inspections of the electrical connectors of the fuel pumps to detect discrepancies, including blackened connector pins, damage to elastomeric insert, cracks, erosion or charring. Follow-on corrective actions include replacement of the fuel pump if discrepancies are detected, inspection of mating airplane connectors for damage, and replacement of the airplane connectors with new connectors if damaged. If no discrepancies are detected, the socket contacts of the connectors must be replaced with new contacts.
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Compliance Time
Within 400 flight hours after accomplishment of the initial inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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