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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Federal Register Abstract
Flap Actuator Solenoid Valves
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-19-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-19-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRAZILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes Subject: Flap Actuator Solenoid Valves Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/07/1988 Make: Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Model: EMB-120 | EMB-120RT Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-19-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6008 AD NUMBER: 88-19-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRAZILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 7, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-19-07 EMPRESA BRAZILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER): Amendment 39-6008. Applicable to all Model EMB-120 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To reduce the potential for flap asymmetry that could lead to loss of control of the airplane in a critical phase of flight, accomplish the following: A. Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include Revision 9 (for EMB-120RT AFM 120/794) or Revision 14 (for EMB-120 AFM 120/624), as applicable. B. Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD accomplish the following: 1. Replace the flap actuator solenoid valves with new valves equipped with new filters, in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin 120-027-0050, dated April 13, 1988; 2. Replace the inlet filter fitting of the flap actuators, in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin 120-027-0042, dated February 10, 1988; and 3. Install in-line filters to the flap control hydraulic plumbing, in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin 120-027-0038, dated November 16, 1987. C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Central Region. NOTE: The request for an alternate means of compliance should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Atlanta Certification Office. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Embraer, 276 S.W. 34th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or FAA, Central Region, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210, Atlanta, Georgia. This amendment supersedes AD 87-11-03, Amendment 39-5663. This amendment, 39-6008, becomes effective October 7, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-19-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-19-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRAZILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes Subject: Flap Actuator Solenoid Valves Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/07/1988 Make: Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Model: EMB-120 | EMB-120RT Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-19-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6008 AD NUMBER: 88-19-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRAZILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 7, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-19-07 EMPRESA BRAZILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER): Amendment 39-6008. Applicable to all Model EMB-120 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To reduce the potential for flap asymmetry that could lead to loss of control of the airplane in a critical phase of flight, accomplish the following: A. Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include Revision 9 (for EMB-120RT AFM 120/794) or Revision 14 (for EMB-120 AFM 120/624), as applicable. B. Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD accomplish the following: 1. Replace the flap actuator solenoid valves with new valves equipped with new filters, in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin 120-027-0050, dated April 13, 1988; 2. Replace the inlet filter fitting of the flap actuators, in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin 120-027-0042, dated February 10, 1988; and 3. Install in-line filters to the flap control hydraulic plumbing, in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin 120-027-0038, dated November 16, 1987. C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Central Region. NOTE: The request for an alternate means of compliance should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Atlanta Certification Office. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Embraer, 276 S.W. 34th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or FAA, Central Region, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210, Atlanta, Georgia. This amendment supersedes AD 87-11-03, Amendment 39-5663. This amendment, 39-6008, becomes effective October 7, 1988. FOOTER:
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