AD 2001-20-17
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
Loss of control events occurring on EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes during icing conditions, indicating flightcrews may not have correctly determined the severity of ice accretion and the need to take immediate action to prevent excessive loss of airspeed, especially when using the autopilot.
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Required Actions
Install a low speed alarm for icing conditions, revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), and replace an existing placard with a placard that directs the flightcrew to activate the deicing boots whenever ice is detected by visual cues or ice detector illumination.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (October 22, 2001).
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Affected Aircraft
All EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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