Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15331 · Equipment/furnishings
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-25-0080, dated October 10, 2006.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated 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:
Within 48 months or 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, unless already done: Carry out a general visual inspection (GVI) for presence of cotton adhesive tape, part number (P/N) FMM 1121-5, in the interior of center-passenger cabin furnishings, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0080, dated October 10, 2006. If any cotton tape, P/N FMM 1121-5, is found, before further flight, replace it with new PVF adhesive tape bearing P/N KB42/75, as specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD.
(1) Replace cotton adhesive tapes, P/N FMM 1121-5, located under the center-passenger cabin carpet, with new PVF adhesive tapes bearing P/N KB42/75, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin.
(2) Replace cotton adhesive tapes, P/N FMM 1121-5, applied to electrical cables in the bottom of the forward galley assembly, to electrical cables and inside the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) forward and LH aft side ledges, and to electrical cables, flexible hose of the video monitor, soundproofing blanket, and in the LH and RH forward and RH aft pocket door covers and partitions, with new PVF adhesive tapes bearing P/N KB42/75 with heat-shrinkable sleeve, P/N RNF-100-1-0, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin.
Note 1: For the purpose of this AD, a general visual inspection (GVI) is: “A visual examination of the interior or exterior area of an 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 enhance visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight or drop-light, 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.”
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
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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