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AD FAA-2012-0441

Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileria de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER) Airplanes

Summary

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.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2012-0441

Document Number

2012-15752

Type

Rule

Publication Date

July 2, 2012

Effective Date

August 6, 2012

Affected Manufacturer

Empresa Brasileria de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER)

Criticality

important

Emergency

No

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2012-0441

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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