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Business · 14/12/2005Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for EMBRAER Airplanes

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain EMBRAER airplanes, requiring modifications to the auxiliary power unit (APU) drain system to prevent fuel accumulation and potential fires. The modifications include installing a scavenge pump and replacing the APU exhaust assembly on select models.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Aviation AdministrationOpen original release →

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