Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileria de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER) Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2012-07-02 · Effective 2012-08-06 · 77 FR 39159
Document
Document number
2012-15752
Federal Register citation
77 FR 39159
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Empresa Brasileria de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER)
Publication date
2012-07-02
Effective date
2012-08-06
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0441
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Empresa Brasileria de Aeron[aacute]utica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-505 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as an inadequate amount of drain holes in the primary control surfaces (rudder, elevator, and aileron) and their tab surfaces, which may allow water to accumulate in the control surfaces. This condition could cause unbalanced flight control surfaces and reduced flutter margins, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.