AD 2004-13-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-13-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-65-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 38823

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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