# Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2000-09-28 · Effective 2000-10-13 · 65 FR 58219
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-24745
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 58219
- **Publication date:** 2000-09-28
- **Effective date:** 2000-10-13
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2000-NM-305-AD
## Abstract

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes, that currently requires a one-time inspection of the movable backstop of the elevator pitch trim command system to ensure that it is installed correctly, and corrective action, if necessary. That AD also requires installation of a guide to maintain the movable backstop in its correct position. This amendment adds a requirement for an additional one-time inspection. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent a sudden change in pitch attitude caused by autopilot disconnect, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/09/28/00-24745/airworthiness-directives-empresa-brasileira-de-aeronautica-sa-embraer-model-emb-120-series-airplanes)
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