AD 85-17-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer S.A. | EMB-110P1 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Embraer S.A. | EMB-110P2 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the elevator control rod tube due to corrosion or cracks in aluminum tubes P/N 4A-500-10-09-01.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date, visually inspect elevator control rod tubes for corrosion or cracks. If found, replace with steel tubes P/N 110-500-10-00-04-01 before further flight. Within 150 hours time-in-service or 30 days, whichever comes first, replace both left and right aluminum tubes with steel tubes and reidentify the assembly with new P/N 110-500-10-00-09.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, and within 150 hours time-in-service or 30 days, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Embraer S.A. Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 (all serial numbers) with aluminum elevator control rod tubes P/N 4A-500-10-09-01 installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Control Rod Tube
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-17-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-17-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes Subject: Elevator Control Rod Tube Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/30/1985 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Embraer S.A. Model: EMB-110P1 | EMB-110P2 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-17-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5126 AD NUMBER: 85-17-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 30, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-17-04 EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER): Amendment 39-5126. Applies to Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category which have aluminum elevator control rod tubes installed. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the elevator control rod tube, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect the elevator control rod tubes, P/N 4A-500-10-09-01, for evidence of corrosion or cracks. If corrosion or cracks are found, prior to further flight replace the control rod tube in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin (S/B) No. 110-27-076, Revision 01, dated July 2, 1985. (b) Within 150 hours time-in-service or 30 (thirty) days, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, replace both left and right elevator aluminum control rod tubes P/N 4A-500-10-09-01 with steel control rod tubes P/N 110-500-10-00-04-01. Reidentify the elevator control rod assembly with the new P/N 110-500-10-00-09. (c) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where the AD may be accomplished. (d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1075 Inner Loop Road, College Park, Georgia 30337; Telephone (404) 763-7428. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to Embraer, Post Office Box 343 - CEP 12.200 Sao Jose Dos Campos, Sao Paulo, Brazil, or FAA, Office of Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on August 30, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-17-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-17-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes Subject: Elevator Control Rod Tube Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/30/1985 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: 85-17-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5126 AD NUMBER: 85-17-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 30, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-17-04 EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER): Amendment 39-5126. Applies to Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category which have aluminum elevator control rod tubes installed. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the elevator control rod tube, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect the elevator control rod tubes, P/N 4A-500-10-09-01, for evidence of corrosion or cracks. If corrosion or cracks are found, prior to further flight replace the control rod tube in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin (S/B) No. 110-27-076, Revision 01, dated July 2, 1985. (b) Within 150 hours time-in-service or 30 (thirty) days, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, replace both left and right elevator aluminum control rod tubes P/N 4A-500-10-09-01 with steel control rod tubes P/N 110-500-10-00-04-01. Reidentify the elevator control rod assembly with the new P/N 110-500-10-00-09. (c) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where the AD may be accomplished. (d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1075 Inner Loop Road, College Park, Georgia 30337; Telephone (404) 763-7428. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to Embraer, Post Office Box 343 - CEP 12.200 Sao Jose Dos Campos, Sao Paulo, Brazil, or FAA, Office of Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on August 30, 1985. FOOTER:
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