Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-17700 · Equipment/furnishings
Embraer S.A. Airplanes
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE., and -100 SU airplanes; and Model ERJ 170-200 LR, -200 SU, and -200 STD airplanes; equipped with Goodrich escape slides having part number (P/N) 4A4030-5.
(2) Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 ECJ, and -100 IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes; equipped with Goodrich escape slides having P/N 104003-2.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of failures of the emergency slide on the forward passenger door, which prevented the door from opening. This AD requires repetitive re-packing of certain forward door escape slides. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the emergency slide, which can prevent the forward passenger door from opening, and which could result in impeded emergency evacuation and possible subsequent injury to passengers and flightcrew.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
At the applicable compliance times identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, re-pack the forward door escape slide in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Goodrich Alert Service Bulletin 4A4030-25A402, dated June 30, 2011 (for Model ERJ 170 airplanes); or Goodrich Alert Service Bulletin 104003-25A403, dated June 30, 2011 (for Model ERJ 190 airplanes). Repeat the re-packing thereafter at intervals not to exceed 18 months.
(1) For escape slides that have not been repacked as of the effective date of this AD: Within 18 months after date of manufacture of the escape slide or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) For escape slides that have been repacked as of the effective date of this AD: Within 18 months after the last re-pack of the escape slide or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
Accomplishing an overhaul of the escape slide as specified in Task 25-65-01-001, “Emergency Evacuation Slide Assembly,” of the applicable maintenance document identified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, is acceptable for compliance with any re-pack required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) For Model ERJ 170 airplanes: EMBRAER 170/175 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1621, Revision 8, dated August 20, 2012; or Section 1, “System and Powerplant Maintenance Requirements,” of EMBRAER 170 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1621, Revision 7, dated November 11, 2010.
(2) For Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes: EMBRAER Lineage 1000 Maintenance Planning Guide, MPG-2928, Revision 3, dated September 28, 2012.
(3) For Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, and -100 IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes: EMBRAER 190/195 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 6, dated August 20, 2012; or Section 1, “System and Powerplant Maintenance Requirements,” of EMBRAER 190 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 5, dated November 11, 2010.
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.
