AD 2003-03-23

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

AD Number
2003-03-23
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-326-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 6347

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

Reversal of the pilot's pitch trim command for the horizontal stabilizer, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace the horizontal stabilizer control units (HSCUs) with new upgraded HSCUs. Perform corrective actions if necessary.

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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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