AD 2004-14-24
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Restricted movement of the aileron or elevator, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the gap between the bellcrank and the body of the RVITs of the aileron and elevator. If the gap is within limits, tighten the bolt attaching the bellcrank to the RVIT shaft. If the gap is not within limits, perform corrective actions including inspecting the connecting rod, replacing damaged rods, adjusting the gap, and tightening the bolt. Replace the aileron and elevator RVIT bellcranks with new, improved bellcranks.
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Compliance Time
Within 4,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 series airplanes, certificated in any category; with serial numbers 120004 and 120006 through 120355 inclusive; that have been modified in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 120-31-0039, 120-31-0040, 120-31-0041, or 120-31-0042.
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