AD Amdt-39-11253

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

AD Number
Amdt-39-11253
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-233-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 44819

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Aileron cable wear due to chafing found between the aileron control cables and nylon grommets, which could result in failure of the aileron cables and reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace the fairlead support assemblies of the aileron control cable located in the nacelle outboard fittings with new, improved assemblies. Replace certain attachment screws with new screws. An option is provided for performing repetitive inspections until the replacement is accomplished.

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Compliance Time

Not specified in the source.

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Affected Aircraft

EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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