AD 2001-06-18

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A. (EMBRAER), Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-06-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-36-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 17348

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Embraer EMB-120 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A. (EMBRAER), Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Formation of significant ice accretion could result in reduced controllability of the airplane in normal icing conditions.

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Required Actions

Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to correct the reference in the Normal Procedures Section from '60 KIAS' to '160 KIAS' for airspeed (flaps and gear up). Provide an alternative method of compliance for revising the AFM as required.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A. (EMBRAER), Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes

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