AD 98-11-30
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
Fatigue cracking of the strut bushing seat of the main landing gear (MLG) could lead to structural failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect flanged bushing seats for cracks using liquid penetrant inspection per EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-32-0012. Inspect bushing holes with a bore micrometer and repair if dimensions are outside specified limits. Replace MLG shock absorber plain bearings with new bearings per EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-32-0009.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 2,000 total flight cycles, or within 100 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model EMB-145 series airplanes, serial numbers 145004 through 145018 inclusive.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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