# Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, -135LR, -145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2005-12-08 · Effective 2005-12-23 · 70 FR 72902
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-23656
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 70 FR 72902
- **Publication date:** 2005-12-08
- **Effective date:** 2005-12-23
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2005-23187
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all EMBRAER Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, -135LR, -145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes. This AD requires reviewing the airplane maintenance records for recent reports of vibration from the tail section or rudder pedals. This AD also requires repetitively inspecting the skin, attachment fittings, and control rods of rudder II to detect cracking, loose parts, wear, or damage; and related investigative/corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from reports of rudder vibration due to wear. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of multiple hinge fittings, which could result in severe vibration, and to prevent failure of the rudder control rods, which could result in jamming of the rudder II; and possible structural failure and reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/08/05-23656/airworthiness-directives-empresa-brasileira-de-aeronautica-sa-embraer-model-emb-135bj--135er--135ke)
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