Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2004-02-18 · Effective 2004-02-23 · 69 FR 7558
Document
Document number
04-3350
Federal Register citation
69 FR 7558
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series
Publication date
2004-02-18
Effective date
2004-02-23
FAA docket
Docket No. 2004-NM-14-AD
Abstract
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting airworthiness directive (AD) 2004-02-51 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of EMBRAER Model EMB- 135 and -145 series airplanes by individual notices. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the aft rudder control rods to detect any discrepancy; a one-time inspection to determine if Access Panel 312AR is installed, and a revision to the Configuration Deviation List to remove any reference to Access Panel 312AR (thus prohibiting operation without that access panel installed); and further investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct failure of the control rods for the aft rudder, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.