AD 2013-05-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer | S | Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper assembly of the fire extinguishing bottle, including swapping of HRD bottle explosive cartridges between forward and aft cargo compartments, swapping of electrical connectors between HRD and LRD bottles, and rotated installation of the HRD bottle, may cause the extinguishing agent to be discharged toward the unselected cargo compartment rather than toward the cargo compartment with fire.
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Required Actions
Inspect the HRD bottle for correct installation and pressure switch position, and re-install if necessary. Inspect the HRD and LRD bottle discharge heads to determine part number and replace if necessary. For certain airplanes, inspect the HRD and LRD bottle electrical connectors and relocate if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 airplanes, as specified in the AD docket.
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