EASA AD BR-2023-11-01
KIDDE AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - Overheat Detection System - Inspection / Replacement
Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2023-11-01 issued by Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) mandates inspection and possible replacement of Overheat Detection System (ODS) sensing elements on Embraer S.A. ERJ 170 series aircraft. The directive addresses potential defects in Kidde Aerospace & Defense ODS sensing elements manufactured before January 31, 2021, which could fail to detect thermal bleed leaks and pose fire risks. The affected aircraft models include ERJ 170-100 and ERJ 170-200 variants as specified in Embraer Service Bulletin 170-36-0027 revision 04.