# Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2001-08-17 · Effective 2001-08-27 · 66 FR 43076
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-20701
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 66 FR 43076
- **Publication date:** 2001-08-17
- **Effective date:** 2001-08-27
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2001-NM-262-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 series airplanes. This action requires measuring the gap between the bellcrank and the body of the rotary variable inductive transducers (RVITs) of the aileron and elevator, performing corrective action if necessary, and torquing the bolt that attaches the bellcrank to the RVIT shaft. This action is necessary to prevent restricted movement of the aileron or elevator, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/17/01-20701/airworthiness-directives-empresa-brasileira-de-aeronautica-sa-embraer-model-emb-120-series-airplanes)
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