Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-545 and EMB-550 airplanes. The FAA previously sent this AD as an emergency AD to all known U.S. owners and operators of these airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of in-service pitch trim actuator failures on one load path. This AD requires an operational check of the pitch trim actuator of the horizontal stabilizer, an option to do a pitch trim verification, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2026-3877
Document Number
2026-09172
Type
Rule
Publication Date
May 8, 2026
Effective Date
May 26, 2026
Affected Manufacturer
Embraer S.A.
Criticality
critical
Emergency
Yes
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2026-3877
Official Documents
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