# Proposed AD 2003-NM-65-AD: Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-13-13
- Products: Embraer
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 6, 2004, 69 FR 17989
- Comments due: May 6, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-13-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-13)
- Docket: 2003-NM-65-AD
- FR document: 04-7711
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/33/d6/33d60bedf3d57f5527f4246a7088b9e260d7138dbf3cb521df15008103d4707e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-04-06/pdf/04-7711.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/04/06/04-7711/airworthiness-directives-empresa-brasileira-de-aeronautica-sa-embraer-model-emb-120-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0DB7FC28A534793C86256E6E005159C0.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-NM-65-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection of the access door ramp of the fueling control panel for damage or deformation, and applicable corrective actions. This action is necessary to prevent inadvertent fuel transfer in flight due to fuel service personnel not repositioning the defuel valve switch control to the closed position after utilization on the ground, which could cause in-flight fuel starvation. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 6, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-7711, comments due May 6, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/04/06/04-7711/airworthiness-directives-empresa-brasileira-de-aeronautica-sa-embraer-model-emb-120-series-airplanes)

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