AD 2007-12-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The fuel quantity probes harnesses installed in the left and right wing stub tanks may not be protected in accordance with RBHA/FAR 25.981(a) and (b) requirements, potentially creating ignition sources inside fuel tanks that could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the fuel quantity probes harnesses installed on both wings and reassemble them, as applicable, as described in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-28-0011.
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Compliance Time
Within 6,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, -100 SU, -200 LR, -200 STD, and -200 SU airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 17000005 through 17000013, 17000015, 17000016, 17000018 through 17000116, 17000118, and 17000119.
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