AD 88-19-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. | EMB-120 | Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRAZILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. | EMB-120RT | Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRAZILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Flap asymmetry due to potential failure of flap actuator solenoid valves leading to loss of control in critical flight phases.
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Required Actions
Revise the AFM with specified revisions within 15 days; replace flap actuator solenoid valves with new valves and filters within 90 days; replace inlet filter fittings and install in-line filters per Embraer service bulletins within 90 days.
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Compliance Time
Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD for AFM revisions and within 90 days after the effective date for the remaining actions.
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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