AD 2002-08-21
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Damaged or severed bonding jumpers connecting the horizontal stabilizer to the vertical stabilizer, which could result in severed elevator control cables and reduced elevator control capability in the event of a lightning strike.
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Required Actions
Conduct new repetitive inspections to detect discrepancies in the vertical-to-horizontal stabilizer bonding jumpers and connecting support structure. Perform corrective actions if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within the specified compliance time as outlined in the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model EMB-135ER, EMB-135LR, EMB-145, EMB-145ER, EMB-145MR, and EMB-145LR series airplanes, including additional airplanes as revised in this amendment.
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