# Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2004-10-13 · Effective 2004-11-17 · 69 FR 60802
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-22561
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 69 FR 60802
- **Publication date:** 2004-10-13
- **Effective date:** 2004-11-17
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2003-NM-85-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and EMB-145 series airplanes, that requires inspection of the housings of the main landing gear (MLG) leg strut bushings, and related investigative and corrective actions, and other specified actions. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent corrosion of the housings of the MLG leg strut bushings and consequent failure of the MLG. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/10/13/04-22561/airworthiness-directives-empresa-brasileira-de-aeronautica-sa-embraer-model-emb-135-and-emb-145)
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