AD 98-11-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Embraer S.A. | EMB-145 | Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Embraer S.A. | EMB-145ER | Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the pilot valve harness tubes could allow fuel to enter the conduit and leak overboard, increasing the risk of a fuel tank explosion and fire.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time visual inspection of the pilot valve harness tubes for bulges and cracks, clean the tubes, apply sealant at the tube end opening, and replace any discrepant tubes with serviceable tubes. Replace existing pilot valve harness tubes and vent valve tubes with new tubes having improved anti-corrosion protection.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 calendar days or 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and within 4,000 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model EMB-145 series airplanes as listed in EMBRAER Service Bulletins 145-28-0005 and 145-28-0006.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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