AD 2008-15-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT Airplanes

AD Number
2008-15-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-33-AD
FR Citation
73 FR 40962

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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