AD 2008-10-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | EMB-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 Airplanes; and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the mechanical gust lock system to protect the elevator control surfaces and components from high wind gusts.
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracks, ruptures, or bends in certain components of the elevator control system; replace discrepant components; install a new spring cartridge and implement new logic for the electromechanical gust lock system; modify the elevator gust lock system to replace the mechanical system with an electromechanical system.
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Compliance Time
Within a reduced compliance time compared to the existing AD.
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model EMB-135 airplanes; and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes.
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