AD 97-26-13

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes

AD Number
97-26-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-CE-39-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Embraer S.A. EMB-110P1 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes
aircraft Embraer S.A. EMB-110P2 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Positioning of power levers below the flight idle stop while the airplane is in flight may result in increased propeller drag beyond the certificated limits, causing loss of airplane control or engine overspeed with consequent loss of engine power.

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Required Actions

Amend the Limitations Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to prohibit power levers below the flight idle stop during flight, including a statement of consequences. The amendment may be accomplished by incorporating a copy of this AD into the AFM, performed by an owner/operator with at least a private pilot certificate, with records updated per 14 CFR 43.9.

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Compliance Time

within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 airplanes, all serial numbers

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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