AD 2005-05-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | EMB-135 and -145 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Plastic lens protection grids in the baggage compartment may break away, exposing the lens as a source of fire, which could lead to fire damage to aircraft systems and structure, and expose passengers and crew to hazardous quantities of smoke.
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Required Actions
Modify the mid, aft, and forward baggage compartment upper liners to replace the plastic lens protection grids with new, light metal lens protection grids, in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-25-0168, Change 02. Ensure no person installs specified smoke detector covers or ceiling panels with listed part numbers.
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Compliance Time
Within 2,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes, certificated in any category, with serial numbers 145004 through 145187 inclusive, 145191 through 145196 inclusive, 145200, and 145204.
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