FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for EMBRAER EMB-135 and EMB-145 Airplanes to Prevent Elevator Jamming

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing an airworthiness directive to require final terminating action for EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and Model EMB-145 series airplanes, following reports of improperly fitting lock washers that could cause the elevator to become jammed, leading to reduced controllability of the aircraft.