AD 2004-25-21

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

AD Number
2004-25-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-97-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 76605

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Temporary loss of the pitch trim command, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane and consequent injury to the flightcrew and passengers.

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Required Actions

Modify the pitch trim system by replacing certain components with new or serviceable components and upgrading certain software to a newer version. Operators may choose to use EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-31-0042, Revision 01 or Revision 02, as optional sources of service information for replacing IC-600 computers. For Model EMB-135BJ series airplanes, replace the horizontal stabilizer control unit (HSCU) with a new unit having improved features, as described in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-27-0002, Revision 01.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months or 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes.

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