AD 2003-15-02

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

AD Number
2003-15-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-257-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 43621

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the bleed-air check valves on the bleed low-pressure lines of the engines, which could result in engine compressor stall and consequent flameout of the affected engines.

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Required Actions

Repetitive replacement of the bleed-air check valves and associated gaskets on the bleed low-pressure lines of the engines with new parts. Optional terminating action is provided by installing new improved check valves.

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Compliance Time

Within 4,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes.

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