AD 2002-26-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | EMB-135 and -145 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Locking of the elevator during takeoff, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the Limitations Section of the Airplane Flight Manual to advise the flightcrew of the possibility of elevator locking during takeoff and provide appropriate procedures to prevent it.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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