AD 2012-13-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileria de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER) Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileria de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
an inadequate amount of drain holes in the primary control surfaces (rudder, elevator, aileron) and their tab surfaces, which may allow water to accumulate in the control surfaces.
Required Actions
visually inspect the control surfaces (rudder, elevator, and aileron) and their tab surfaces for the existence of required drain holes and modifying the control surfaces by drilling drain holes.
Compliance Time
Within 100 hours time-in-service after August 6, 2012, or within 3 calendar months after August 6, 2012, whichever occurs first.
Affected Aircraft
Empresa Brasileria de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-505 airplanes, serial numbers 50500030, 50500033 through 50500037, 50500039, 50500040, 50500044, and 50500046, and other specified serial numbers.
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