AD 2003-15-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | EMB-120 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent or intentional operation with the power levers below the flight idle stop during flight for airplanes that are not certificated for in-flight operation, which could result in engine overspeed and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Modify the secondary flight idle stop system (SFISS) to terminate repetitive actions. The modification must include installation of a more reliable SFISS design that provides flightcrews with a real-time indication of the system's operability.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes of U.S. registry.
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