AD 2004-13-13
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 fuel transfer in flight due to fuel service personnel not repositioning the defuel valve switch control to the closed position after utilization on the ground, which could cause in-flight fuel starvation.
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Required Actions
Perform a general visual inspection of the access door ramp for damage or deformation, and do all applicable corrective actions. For airplanes without a ramp, modify the access door. Accomplish any applicable corrective actions before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 1,200 flight hours or 8 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes, serial numbers 120003, 120004, and 120006 through 120358 inclusive; certificated in any category.
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