# Proposed AD FAA-2004-19676: Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2006-16-17
- Products: Embraer
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 24, 2004, 69 FR 68270
- Comments due: December 27, 2004
- Became: [AD 2006-16-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-17)
- Docket: FAA-2004-19676 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2004-19676, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2004-NM-138-AD
- FR document: 04-26030
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/fc/38/fc38c0be16dd5d176b2a4f65a7389aac2c04b19737f5cf90153529716687a1a9 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-11-24/pdf/04-26030.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/11/24/04-26030/airworthiness-directives-empresa-brasileira-de-aeronautica-sa-embraer-model-emb-135-and--145-series
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1481EEAEA10C3F3D86256F56005298B0.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2004-19676

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require determining the torque values of the screws that attach the seat tracks to the airplane, and corrective action if necessary. This proposed AD is prompted by a report of undertorqued screws. We are proposing this AD to prevent improper torque of those screws, which in the case of a hard landing or a high deceleration impact condition could result in damage to the seat and possible subsequent injury to the passenger.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 24, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-26030, comments due Dec 27, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/11/24/04-26030/airworthiness-directives-empresa-brasileira-de-aeronautica-sa-embraer-model-emb-135-and--145-series)

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