Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2000-09-18 · Effective 2000-10-03 · 65 FR 56231
Document
Document number
00-23581
Federal Register citation
65 FR 56231
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 Series
Publication date
2000-09-18
Effective date
2000-10-03
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-301-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 series airplanes. This action requires a one-time inspection of the coupling hinge and locking fastener of the Gamah couplings of the fuel system tubing located in the wing dry bay to detect discrepancies, and follow- on corrective actions. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the rivets of the Gamah couplings and consequent separation of a Gamah coupling, which could result in fuel leakage and consequent fire in or around the wing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.