Superseded by ANAC Flight Alert (FA) No. 24/2012
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What to do
Owners and operators of EMBRAER ERJ-170/175 and ERJ-190/195 airplanes must revise their approved maintenance programs to include the updated AMM tasks for main wheel removal and brake assembly inspection. They must perform a detailed visual inspection of carbon brake components during every main wheel removal, regardless of brake assembly part number or accumulated flight cycles. No specific compliance deadline is stated.
Summary
The ANAC Flight Alert AV Nº 06/2011, issued on August 18, 2011, addresses the risk of brake carbon disk failure on EMBRAER ERJ-170/175 and ERJ-190/195 aircraft. It informs operators about potential damage to carbon disk brakes that can lead to debris contamination on runways and possible engine ingestion or landing gear malfunction. The document provides updated inspection procedures to detect and prevent brake disintegration events.
What changed
This Flight Alert introduces revised maintenance tasks AMM TASK 32-49-05-000-801-A and AMM TASK 32-49-11-200-801-A, which include detailed inspection instructions for carbon brake rotors and stators. It mandates inspections during every main wheel removal regardless of brake assembly part number or flight cycles to prevent brake failure and runway contamination.
Why it matters
This alert is critical for aviation professionals as it helps prevent unscheduled brake removals and potential safety hazards caused by brake debris ingestion by engines or interference with landing gear and flap mechanisms. Implementing these inspections reduces operational risks and enhances aircraft safety and reliability for operators and maintenance teams.
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