AD 2008-05-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | EMB-135BJ | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, -135LR, -145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Rudder vibration due to wear could result in failure of multiple hinge fittings, leading to severe vibration, and failure of the rudder control rods, which could cause jamming of the rudder II, possible structural failure, and reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace the locking tab washers on the control rods of the rudder II and install springs on the hinge assemblies of the rudder II. Perform the existing repetitive inspection using new service information. These actions will terminate the repetitive inspection requirements.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, -135LR, -145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes.
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