AD 2004-23-19

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

AD Number
2004-23-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-351-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 68773

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Embraer EMB-135 and -45 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Incorrect wiring of electrical connectors to the pressure switches and cartridges on the fire extinguisher bottles for the engines and the auxiliary power unit (APU), which could result in the issuance of erroneous commands or the receipt of erroneous information, potentially leading to the inability to put out a fire in an engine or in the APU.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wiring of electrical connectors to the pressure switches and cartridges on the fire extinguisher bottles for the engines and APU. Adjust the length of the harnesses to the fire extinguisher bottles. Install a color-coded identification system to avoid misconnections during maintenance. Perform a functional test of the engine fire extinguisher system.

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Compliance Time

Within 100 flight hours after the effective date of this AD for airplanes added to the applicability of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes, as listed in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-26-0010, Change 03, dated August 28, 2002; certificated in any category.

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