Windows - NORDAM Passenger Windows - Inspections / Replacement
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2022-08-07
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What to do
Operators must inspect NORDAM passenger windows with PMA P/N NP00038-3 for cracks, replace any cracked windows, and eventually replace all affected windows. Installation of these PMA parts is prohibited. Compliance with the directive is required by the effective date of August 15, 2022, and comments on the AD must be submitted by September 12, 2022.
Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-16-01 supersedes AD 2022-08-07 and addresses safety concerns related to NORDAM passenger windows with PMA part number NP00038-3 installed on Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 series airplanes. This directive requires inspections for cracks, replacement of cracked windows, and prohibits installation of the affected parts to prevent potential rapid decompression and passenger injury.
What changed
AD 2022-16-01 expands the applicability to include additional affected airplane models, specifically the ERJ 170-200 LL, and clarifies that the directive applies to the NORDAM PMA passenger windows, not the original Embraer parts. It retains inspection and replacement requirements from the previous AD and adds a prohibition on installing the affected PMA parts.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to ensure the structural integrity of passenger windows on affected Embraer aircraft, preventing potential rapid decompression events that could cause serious injury and compromise flight safety. Operators and maintenance teams must comply to maintain airworthiness and regulatory compliance, avoiding operational disruptions and safety risks.
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