AD 2006-10-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT Airplanes in Operation

AD Number
2006-10-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24120
FR Citation
71 FR 28256

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Embraer Various Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT Airplanes in Operation

Unsafe Condition

A potential source of ignition near a fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion.

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Required Actions

Replace the protective tubes and conduits of the wiring harnesses of the refueling vent and pilot valves with non-conductive hoses; modify the harness wiring and supports; and reroute the harnesses to prevent interference with adjacent strobe light connectors, as applicable.

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Compliance Time

Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All EMBRAER Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes in operation, certificated in any category.

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