AD 2007-16-16

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

AD Number
2007-16-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28256
FR Citation
72 FR 45314

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The occurrence of smoke on the passenger cabin originated from the valance panel lighting system wiring.

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Required Actions

Replace the wiring of the valance panel lighting system with one that complies with the current inverter specifications, in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0070.

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Compliance Time

Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135BJ airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 145412, 145462, 145484, 145495, 145505, 145516, 145528, 145540, 145549, 145555, 145586, 145625, 145637, 145642, 145644, and 145678.

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