Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2004-05-05 · Effective 2004-06-09 · 69 FR 24940
Document
Document number
04-10018
Federal Register citation
69 FR 24940
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 Series
Publication date
2004-05-05
Effective date
2004-06-09
FAA docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-165-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 series airplanes, that requires replacement of the nose landing gear wheel nuts and associated inner and outer seals; and reidentification of the landing gear strut. This action is necessary to prevent separation of the wheels from the nose landing gear due to the failure of the outer wheel bearings, and consequent loss of control of the airplane during takeoff and landing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.