AD 2001-10-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-10-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-116-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 28646

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Embraer EMB-135 and -145 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Incorrect wiring of electrical connectors to the pressure switches and cartridges on the fire extinguisher bottles for the engines and the auxiliary power unit (APU), which could result in the issuance of erroneous commands or the receipt of erroneous information pertaining to the fire extinguisher system.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wiring of electrical connectors to the pressure switches and cartridges on the fire extinguisher bottles for the engines and the APU; disconnect and reconnect the wiring as necessary; and adjust the length of the electrical harnesses on the fire extinguisher bottles to avoid future misconnections.

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Compliance Time

Within 120 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial numbers listed in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-26-0009, dated January 26, 2001.

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