Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-11253 · Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes
Model EMB-120 series airplanes, as listed in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 120-27-0068, Change 02, dated March 20, 1998, certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes, that requires replacement of the fairlead support assemblies of the aileron control cable located in the nacelle outboard fittings with new, improved assemblies; and replacement of certain attachment screws with new screws. This amendment also provides an option for performing repetitive inspections until accomplishment of the replacement. This amendment is prompted by reports of aileron cable wear due to chafing found between the aileron control cables and nylon grommets. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent such chafing, which could result in failure of the aileron cables, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
