AD 2008-22-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | Various | 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 |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | 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
Smoke in the flight deck originating from Pitot 1/2 and TAT 1/2 current sensor relays and their respective sockets, caused by poor electrical contacts between those relays and their sockets, may interfere with the flightcrew's ability to operate the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect for damage of the Pitot 1 and 2 and TAT 1 and 2 current sensor relays and sockets. As applicable, replace the A1 and C1 electrical contacts of the sockets and reidentify the sockets, replace the sockets, and replace current sensor relays. Damage includes melted points, stuck material of the silicone gasket, incorrect shape of the current sensor relay/sockets, discoloration of contacts, loose pin-type contacts, cracking or loose material of the polish and sealant of the bases, contaminants of the current sensor relays/sockets, and stuck material or roughness of the surface of the current sensor relay/pin-type contact.
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Compliance Time
Within 2,500 flight hours or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 Airplanes, and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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