AD 2006-20-08

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and - 145EP Airplanes

AD Number
2006-20-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-23145
FR Citation
71 FR 58487

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Embraer EMB-145 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and - 145EP Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking or breaking of the rod ends and connecting fittings of the aileron power control actuator (PCA), which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections of the rod ends and connecting fittings of the aileron PCA at new inspection intervals for certain airplanes. Perform new corrective actions if cracking or failure is detected. Optional terminating action is provided for compliance.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified inspection intervals as outlined in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

EMBRAER Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes.

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