AD 79-10-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer S.A. | EMB-110P1 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Embraer S.A. | EMB-110P2 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Seizing or other irregularities in FAFNIR P/N SBS6ATC18-Z bearings installed in the terminals of the control rods of the elevator, rudder, and aileron trim tab control systems, trim tab actuator shaft eyelets, and aileron trim tab bellcrank.
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Required Actions
Manually inspect for seizing or other irregularities in the specified bearings. Replace with new parts of the same part number if irregularities are found. Continue inspections at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time in service.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours time in service from the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time in service.
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Affected Aircraft
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 airplanes, certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Flight Control Rods
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-10-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-10-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB-110P1 and EM...Show more Subject: Flight Control Rods Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/19/1979 Make: Embraer S.A. Model: EMB-110P1 | EMB-110P2 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-10-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3632 AD NUMBER: 79-10-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 19, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-10-11 EMPRESA BRASILEIRA de AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER): Amendment 39-3468 as amended by Amendment 39-3632. Applies to all Model EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 airplanes, certificated in all categories. Within 25 hours time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time in service, with the attachment bolts disconnected, manually inspect for seizing or other irregularities, all the FAFNIR P/N SBS6ATC18-Z bearings installed in the terminals of the control rods of the elevator, rudder, and aileron trim tab control systems, trim tab actuator shaft eyelets, and aileron trim tab bellcrank. If seizing or other irregularities are found, replace with a new part of the same part number, and continue the inspections at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time in service. Compliance with the provisions of this AD may be accomplished in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. Amendment 39-3468 became effective May 18, 1979. This Amendment 39-3632 is effective December 19, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-10-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-10-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB-110P1 and EM...Show more Subject: Flight Control Rods Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/19/1979 Make: Embraer S.A. Model: EMB-110P1 | EMB-110P2 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-10-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3632 AD NUMBER: 79-10-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 19, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-10-11 EMPRESA BRASILEIRA de AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER): Amendment 39-3468 as amended by Amendment 39-3632. Applies to all Model EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 airplanes, certificated in all categories. Within 25 hours time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time in service, with the attachment bolts disconnected, manually inspect for seizing or other irregularities, all the FAFNIR P/N SBS6ATC18-Z bearings installed in the terminals of the control rods of the elevator, rudder, and aileron trim tab control systems, trim tab actuator shaft eyelets, and aileron trim tab bellcrank. If seizing or other irregularities are found, replace with a new part of the same part number, and continue the inspections at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time in service. Compliance with the provisions of this AD may be accomplished in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. Amendment 39-3468 became effective May 18, 1979. This Amendment 39-3632 is effective December 19, 1979. FOOTER:
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