AD 2000-23-30
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | EMB-120 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Mechanical blockage of the elevator control cables due to the freezing of water collected inside the fuselage between the rear pressure bulkhead and the fire wall of the auxiliary power unit, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Install an additional drain at the fuselage aft section in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 120-53-0064, dated October 31, 1995.
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Compliance Time
Within 1,200 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as listed in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 120-53-0064, dated October 31, 1995.
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