AD 2011-10-03

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190-100 LR, ERJ 190-100 IGW, ERJ 190-200 STD, ERJ 190-200 LR, and ERJ 190-200 IGW Airplanes

AD Number
2011-10-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0038
FR Citation
76 FR 27237

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Embraer Various Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190-100 LR, ERJ 190-100 IGW, ERJ 190-200 STD, ERJ 190-200 LR, and ERJ 190-200 IGW Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190-100 LR, ERJ 190-100 IGW, ERJ 190-200 STD, ERJ 190-200 LR, and ERJ 190-200 IGW Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

the occurrence of drill marks at the lower ring region of the rear pressure bulkhead between the circumferential splice joint and rear skin located between stringers 12 and 13. These marks may result in formation of fatigue cracks accelerated by corrosion reducing the structural strength of the rear pressure bulkhead, which may cause a sudden decompression of the passenger cabin.

Required Actions

do a detailed inspection for signs of drill marks at the left and right lower ring region of the rear pressure bulkhead between the circumferential splice joint and rear skin between stringers 12 and 13, in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-53-0082 or 190-53-0042, both Revision 01, both dated April 28, 2010, as applicable. If drill marks are found, repair before further flight, in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-53-0082 or 190-53-0042, both Revision 01, both dated April 28, 2010, as applicable.

Compliance Time

Before the accumulation of 20,000 flight cycles

Affected Aircraft

Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, and -100 SU airplanes; and Model ERJ 170-200 LR, -200 SU, and -200 STD airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 17000002, 17000004 through 17000013 inclusive, 17000015 through 17000212 inclusive, 17000216 through 17000233 inclusive, 17000236, 17000269, 17000281 through 17000291 inclusive, and 17000293; and Model ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190-100 LR, ERJ 190-100 IGW, ERJ 190-200 STD, ERJ 190-200 LR, and ERJ 190-200 IGW airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 19000002, 19000004, 19000006 through 19000108 inclusive, 19000110 through 19000139 inclusive, 19000141 through 19000157 inclusive, 19000160, 19000165, 19000167 through 19000176 inclusive, 19000178 through 19000199 inclusive, 19000273 through 19000276 inclusive, 19000279 through 19000286 inclusive, 19000288 through 19000295 inclusive, 19000297 through 19000304 inclusive, and 19000309.

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