AD Amdt-39-10265

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10265
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-NM-299-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 67552

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Embraer EMB-120 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The movable backstop of the elevator pitch trim command system may be out of its proper position or completely out of the cursor gearing, causing autopilot disengagement and sudden pitch attitude change leading to reduced controllability.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time inspection of the movable backstop within 20 flight hours after the effective date to ensure correct installation. Install a guide for the movable backstop within 75 flight hours. Correct discrepancies before further flight if found.

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Compliance Time

Within 20 flight hours (inspection) and within 75 flight hours (installation) after the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

All EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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