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2012-13-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileria de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: an inadequate amount of drain holes in the primary control surfaces (rudder, elevator, aileron) and their tab surfaces, which may allow water to accumulate in the control surfaces.

Effective: Aug 6, 2012 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 100 hours time-in-service after August 6, 2012, or within 3 calendar months after August 6...

Why matched: Empresa Brasileria de Aeron utica S.A. (EMBRAER) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2011-18-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 190 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The pylon internal shear pin was found cracked due to hydrogen embrittlement, which could lead to insufficient strength of the pylon to wing attachment. This, in combination with an engine imbalanc...

Effective: Oct 14, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 3,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, or within 12 months after the effe...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 190 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2011-18-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failures of the Escape Slide installed on the forward passenger and service door have occurred, preventing the door from opening, which could delay an emergency evacuation and increase the chance o...

Effective: Oct 14, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (October 14, 2011).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes

2011-17-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Moisture may accumulate and freeze in the gap between the AOA vane base assembly and the stationary ring of the sensor's body, potentially causing both AOA sensors to get stuck and rendering the St...

Effective: Sep 26, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Embraer--Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes

2011-08-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Some fuel quantity probes may fail during the airplane life, leading to an erroneous fuel quantity indication to the crew. This erroneous indication may lead to the airplane being operated with les...

Effective: Aug 1, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 600 flight hours or 180 days after the effective date of the AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT Airplanes

2011-10-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190-100 LR, ERJ 190-100 IGW, ERJ 190-200 STD, ERJ 190-200 LR, and ERJ 190-200 IGW Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: the occurrence of drill marks at the lower ring region of the rear pressure bulkhead between the circumferential splice joint and rear skin located between stringers 12 and 13. These marks may resu...

Effective: Jun 15, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before the accumulation of 20,000 flight cycles

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190- 100 LR, ERJ 190-100 IGW, ERJ 190-200 STD, ERJ 190-200 LR, and ERJ 190- 200 IGW Airplanes

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

2011-08-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Screw units manufactured with metallographic non-conformity may increase susceptibility to brittle fracture, leading to loss of the related balance washer, causing a possible ram air turbine (RAT) ...

Effective: May 18, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 1,200 flight hours or 6 months after the effective date, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes

2011-01-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Short circuit in harness W101 due to interference with the main door mechanism, and potential chafing between the same harness and the oxygen tubing, which could lead to a short circuit and subsequ...

Effective: Feb 9, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 600 hours time-in-service (TIS) after February 9, 2011, or within 12 months after February...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

2010-23-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Occurrences of failure of the Flow Control Shutoff Valve (FCSOV) in the closed position. Failure of both valves can cause the loss of the pneumatic source, leading to loss of cabin pressurization.

Effective: Dec 14, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months after December 14, 2010, or within 600 hours time-in-service after December 14, ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes

2010-21-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Certain regions of the elevators, elevators trim tabs, and ailerons do not present drain holes, leading to internal water accumulation. This may cause flight control surfaces to unbalance, potentia...

Effective: Nov 18, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 24 calendar months after November 18, 2010

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2010-19-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion on the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) mounting rods could cause the APU rod to break, affecting the APU support structure integrity.

Effective: Oct 27, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 1,500 flight hours or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT Airplanes

2010-18-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 STD, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks developing in the ram air turbine (RAT) machined support, located in the forward compartment [zone 124], due to downlock pin not being pulled during retraction. In case of RAT failure or mal...

Effective: Sep 29, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 5,000 flight hours or after each RAT deployment, whichever comes first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 STD, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2010-15-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Heating deactivation of Air Data System (ADS) sensors due to inadequate automatic logic when ADS/AOA knob is on AUTO position, associated with messages such as DC BUS 1 OFF with STBY HTR FAIL, EMER...

Effective: Aug 12, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes

2010-10-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and Model ERJ 190 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Occurrence of outboard slat skew sensor failure in open or closed position. The combination of an outboard slat skew sensor failed closed, an outboard slat actuator structural failure (rupture), an...

Effective: Jun 17, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and Model ERJ 190 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2010-08-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the firewall hydraulic shutoff valve, which, in combination with an engine fire, could result in the spread of an engine fire beyond the firewall.

Effective: May 19, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the specified intervals as outlined in the AD, with optional replacement actions available.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2010-08-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: unsafe condition on an aviation product.

Effective: May 19, 2010 Category: aircraft

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW Airplanes

2010-09-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc., Primus EPIC and Primus APEX Flight Management Systems, Installed on, but not Limited to, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes, and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/47E Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Software anomalies in Honeywell Primus EPIC and Primus APEX flight management systems can cause misleading navigational guidance, leading to an airplane departing from its scheduled flight path.

Effective: May 14, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc., Primus EPIC and Primus APEX Flight Management Systems, Installed on, but not Limited to, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes, and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/47E Airplanes

2010-04-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 190-100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 STD, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracking and deformation of wing spar and rib flanges, which could result in loss of structural integrity of the wing.

Effective: Mar 30, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 190-100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 STD, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW Airplanes

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

2009-26-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes, and Model ERJ 190-100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 STD, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Possibility of aluminum fasteners installed instead of titanium ones at bulkhead 1 of the pylons, which could lead to structural damage or damage to hydraulic lines and electrical generator power c...

Effective: Feb 4, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes, and Model ERJ 190-100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 STD, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW Airplanes

2009-24-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The possibility of elevator mass balance fasteners becoming slack under certain conditions. The loss of at least two fasteners may lead to an unbalance condition, which may induce flutter on airpla...

Effective: Jan 4, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days after January 4, 2010

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeron utica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2009-23-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cargo door opening during flight, which could result in reduced structural integrity and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

Effective: Dec 17, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 24 hours after May 7, 2007, for preflight verification requirements. Other actions are req...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes

2008-04-18 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; EMBRAER Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Former revisions of the Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR) of the EMB-120 aircraft do not fully comply with some Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) and Fuel System Limita...

Effective: Nov 16, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; EMBRAER Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2009-15-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fuel booster pump circuit breaker opening due to electrical harness chafing against the pump body or adjacent fuel lines, causing loss of electrical wiring protection and potential short circuit, w...

Effective: Sep 2, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date of the AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT Airplanes

2009-06-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes and Model ERJ 190 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failed bearings of the RAT generator may lead to RAT generator failure, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane during in-flight emergencies.

Effective: Apr 30, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 1,300 flight hours or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes and Model ERJ 190 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

2009-06-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 190 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks were found in the wing lower skin stringers between ribs 7 and 10 on both wings during aircraft structure fatigue tests, which could result in fuel leakage and reduced structural integrity o...

Effective: Apr 28, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (April 28, 2009)

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 190 Airplanes