AD 89-23-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. | EMB-120 | Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. | EMB-120RT | Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Erratic glide slope information during IFR approaches due to the Chelton glide slope antenna, P/N 17-21F6P3.
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Required Actions
Replace the Chelton glide slope antenna with a Collins glide slope antenna type 37P5, P/N 522-0700-023, install pedestal-type support P/N 120-47294-001, and comply with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 120-034-0072.
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Compliance Time
within 100 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Model EMB-120 series airplanes listed in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 120-034-0072, dated April 14, 1989, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Glide Slope Antenna
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-86-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes Subject: Glide Slope Antenna Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/27/1989 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de Aeronautica S.A. Model: EMB-120 | EMB-120RT Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185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: 89-23-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-86-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6368 AD NUMBER: 89-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 27, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-23-03 EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER): Amendment 39-6368. Docket No. 89-NM-86-AD. Applicability: Model EMB-120 series airplanes, as listed in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 120-034-0072, dated April 14, 1989, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 100 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent erratic glide slope information during IFR approaches, accomplish the following: A. Replace the Chelton glide slope antenna, P/N 17-21F6P3, with a Collins glide slope antenna type 37P5, P/N 522-0700-023, and install a pedestal-type support P/N 120-47294- 001, in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 120-034-0072, dated April 14, 1989. B. 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, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. C. 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia. This amendment (39-6368, AD 89-23-03) becomes effective on November 27, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-86-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes Subject: Glide Slope Antenna Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/27/1989 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: 89-23-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-86-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6368 AD NUMBER: 89-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 27, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-23-03 EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER): Amendment 39-6368. Docket No. 89-NM-86-AD. Applicability: Model EMB-120 series airplanes, as listed in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 120-034-0072, dated April 14, 1989, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 100 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent erratic glide slope information during IFR approaches, accomplish the following: A. Replace the Chelton glide slope antenna, P/N 17-21F6P3, with a Collins glide slope antenna type 37P5, P/N 522-0700-023, and install a pedestal-type support P/N 120-47294- 001, in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 120-034-0072, dated April 14, 1989. B. 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, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. C. 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia. This amendment (39-6368, AD 89-23-03) becomes effective on November 27, 1989. FOOTER:
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