AD 2009-23-08

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes

AD Number
2009-23-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0687
FR Citation
74 FR 58191

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Embraer Various Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cargo door opening during flight, which could result in reduced structural integrity and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Repetitive inspections of the forward and aft cargo doors to detect signs of interference between the lock handle and the aft edge liner assembly, followed by reworking the assembly. A one-time inspection for signs of damage of the lateral roller fitting on the forward and aft cargo door frames at the fuselage, with replacement of the roller if necessary. Modification of the cargo door to end repetitive inspections. Incorporate information into the maintenance program to include operational (OPC) and functional (FNC) checks of the forward and aft cargo doors, and accomplish repetitive OPC and FNC checks.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 hours after May 7, 2007, for preflight verification requirements. Other actions are required as indicated unless accomplished previously.

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Affected Aircraft

EMBRAER Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, -100 SU, -200 LR, -200 STD, and -200 SU airplanes; and ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -200 LR, -200 STD, and -200 IGW airplanes, certificated in any category.

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