AD 2008-15-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | EMB-120 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Pitch trim upsets if the pitch trim actuators jam or freeze, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the airplane flight manual to include operational limitations for use of the autopilot, install two placards advising the flight crew to check the pitch trim before descent, and modify the elevator trim system.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All EMBRAER Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes, certificated in any category.
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