FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for EMBRAER Aircraft Models

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for EMBRAER Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, -135LR, -145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes to address reports of rudder vibration due to wear, which could lead to severe vibration, jamming of the rudder, and possible structural failure and reduced controllability of the aircraft.