Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14716 · Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135BJ Airplanes
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135BJ Airplanes
This AD applies to EMBRAER Model EMB-135BJ airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0060, Revision 01, dated March 3, 2006.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain EMBRAER Model EMB-135BJ airplanes. This AD requires inspecting for missing fire blocking material on the left- and right-hand partitions of the forward baggage compartment door; replacing the seal on both partitions; and performing corrective action if necessary. This AD results from a report indicating that certain airplanes were delivered with the fire blocking material missing and the seal improperly installed on the partitions of the forward baggage compartment door. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such discrepancies on the forward baggage compartment partition, which, in the event of a fire in the baggage compartment, could result in smoke propagating into the main cabin.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a general visual inspection for missing fire blocking material (an insulation blanket) on the left- and right-hand partitions of the forward baggage compartment door, replace the seal on both partitions with a new seal, and accomplish all applicable corrective actions, by doing all the actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0060, Revision 01, dated March 3, 2006. All applicable corrective actions must be done before further flight.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is: “A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.”
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (f) of this AD before the effective date of this AD in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0060, dated November 18, 2005, is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of that paragraph.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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