AD 2003-09-03

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

AD Number
2003-09-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-64-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 22585

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

Spring cartridges of the elevator gust lock system may unscrew, leading to elevator jamming and reduced controllability.

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Required Actions

Inspect the spring cartridges of the elevator gust lock system to ensure the lock washer projection correctly fits the slots in the cartridge flange. Take corrective action if necessary. Optional terminating action is provided for certain airplanes.

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Compliance Time

Not specified in the provided text.

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Affected Aircraft

EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes.

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