AD 89-23-09
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
Malfunction of the landing gear aural warning system could cause a gear-up landing.
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Required Actions
Modify the landing gear aural warning system and calibrate new switches in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin No. 120-032-0055 or 120-032-0052. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of compliance time may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199.
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Compliance Time
within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes with serial numbers 120004, 120006 through 120070, 120072 through 120080, and 120082 through 120099, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Warning System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-23-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-23-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-89-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Warning System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/01/1989 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de Aeronautica S.A. Model: EMB-120 | EMB-120RT Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185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: 89-23-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-89-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6372 AD NUMBER: 89-23-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 1, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-23-09 EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER): Amendment 39-6372. Docket No. 89-NM-89-AD. Applicability: Model EMB-120 series airplanes; Serial numbers 120004, 120006 through 120070, 120072 through 120080, and 120082 through 120099; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent a gear-up landing due to malfunction of the landing gear aural warning system, accomplish the following: A. Modify the landing gear aural warning system and calibrate new switches, in accordance with either EMBRAER Service Bulletin No. 120-032-0055 dated March 16, 1989, or EMBRAER Service Bulletin No. 120-032-0052, dated March 15, 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, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Central Region. NOTE: The request for an alternate means of compliance or an adjustment of the compliance time should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who will either concur or comment and then send it to the Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office. 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 the FAA, Central Region, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia. This amendment (39-6372, AD 89-23-09) becomes effective on December 1, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-23-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-23-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-89-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Warning System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/01/1989 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: 89-23-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-89-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6372 AD NUMBER: 89-23-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 1, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-23-09 EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER): Amendment 39-6372. Docket No. 89-NM-89-AD. Applicability: Model EMB-120 series airplanes; Serial numbers 120004, 120006 through 120070, 120072 through 120080, and 120082 through 120099; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent a gear-up landing due to malfunction of the landing gear aural warning system, accomplish the following: A. Modify the landing gear aural warning system and calibrate new switches, in accordance with either EMBRAER Service Bulletin No. 120-032-0055 dated March 16, 1989, or EMBRAER Service Bulletin No. 120-032-0052, dated March 15, 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, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Central Region. NOTE: The request for an alternate means of compliance or an adjustment of the compliance time should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who will either concur or comment and then send it to the Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office. 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 the FAA, Central Region, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia. This amendment (39-6372, AD 89-23-09) becomes effective on December 1, 1989. FOOTER:
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