AD 2011-18-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failures of the Escape Slide installed on the forward passenger and service door have occurred, preventing the door from opening, which could delay an emergency evacuation and increase the chance of injury to passengers and flight crew.
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Required Actions
Modify the escape slides of the forward passenger and service doors. Perform borescope inspections for damage of the aspirator body and inlet cross valve. Replace the aspirator body if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (October 14, 2011).
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 airplanes equipped with Goodrich escape slides having part numbers 4A4030-2, 4A4030-4, and 104003-1.
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