AD 98-15-01
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 |
| aircraft | Embraer S.A. | EMB-145LR | Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Embraer S.A. | EMB-145MR | Airworthiness Directives; EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE AERONAUTICA, S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Bulging or cracking of the pitot 1 and pitot 2 drain tubes in the forward electronic compartment caused by cycles of water freezing and expanding inside the tubes, which could result in erroneous airspeed indications to the flight crew and reduced operational safety in all phases of flight.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time inspection to detect bulging or cracking of the pitot 1 and pitot 2 drain tubes; clean the tubes or replace them with new tubes if necessary; and modify the pitot/static system.
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Compliance Time
Effective August 19, 1998.
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Affected Aircraft
EMBRAER Model EMB-145 series airplanes, serial numbers 145004 through 145028 inclusive, certificated in any category.
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