{"id":"F2007L00868","name":"AD/ERJ-170/2 - State of Design Airworthiness Directives","slug":"ad-erj-170-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":64652,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L00868-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Embraer ERJ-170 Series Aeroplanes","sectionType":"division","heading":"Embraer ERJ-170 Series Aeroplanes","content":"### Embraer ERJ-170 Series Aeroplanes\n\n| AD/ERJ-170/2 | State of Design Airworthiness Directives | 5/2007 DM |\n| ------------ | ---------------------------------------- | --------- |\n\n```html\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width:510.3pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-collapse:collapse\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Applicability:</span></p></td><td colspan=\"3\" style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>ERJ-170(</span><span> </span><span>) series aeroplanes.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Requirement:</span></p></td><td colspan=\"3\" style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p style=\"margin-left:21.3pt; text-indent:-21.3pt\"><span>1.</span><span style=\"width:12.3pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block\"> </span><span>Determine the applicability of the Brazilian Agência Nacional de Avição Civil (ANAC) or its predecessor the Departamento de Avição Civil (DAC) Airworthiness Directives (AD) listed in Table 1.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td colspan=\"3\" style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p style=\"margin-left:21.3pt; text-indent:-21.3pt\"><span>2.</span><span style=\"width:12.3pt; text-indent:0pt; display:inline-block\"> </span><span>If it is determined that an ANAC or DAC AD listed in Table 1 is applicable and has not been previously accomplished, perform the actions required by that AD.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td colspan=\"3\" style=\"width:414.55pt; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Table 1</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.45pt\"><td rowspan=\"5\" style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">AD Number</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Issue Date</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Title</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2004-10-02</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>30 October 2004</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Engine Fire Handle Internal Circuit</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2004-11-06</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>29 November 2004</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Hydraulic Pump Outlet Tube</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>E2004-12-04</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>27 December 2004</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Temporary Loss of Display Units</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2005-02-01R1</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>24 April 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Contamination of the Air Data Smart Probes</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2005-03-01R1</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>19 June 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Autopilot Coupled ILS Approach Procedures</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2005-03-02</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>20 April 2005</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Aircraft Maintenance Plan</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2005-04-04</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>30 April 2005</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>VHF Antenna</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2005-04-05</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>30 April 2005</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Passenger Seat Track Attachments</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2005-11-01</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>8 December 2005</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Lavatories Waste Compartment Door Latches</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2005-12-05</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>19 January 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Sealing of the Negative Pressure Relief Valve</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>\n```\n\n```html\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width:510.68pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; border-collapse:collapse\"><tbody><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2006-01-03</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>7 February 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Fire Extinguisher Drier Metering Unit</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2006-02-04</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>15 March 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Integrated Drive Generators (IDG)</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2006-03-02R1</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>27 February 2007</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Thrust Reverser</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2006-05-02</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>23 May 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Emergency Evacuation Slide</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2006-05-06</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>14 June 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Ram-Air Turbine (RAT) Deployment Actuator</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2006-06-01</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>28 June 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Software Primus EPIC Load 17.3 Version</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height:6.35pt\"><td style=\"width:74.35pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td style=\"width:108.05pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>2006-06-03</span></p></td><td style=\"width:95.65pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>7 July 2006</span></p></td><td style=\"width:189.45pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:4.97pt; padding-left:4.97pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Bonding Cable Fitting Clamp of the Fuel Lines</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p class=\"Note\"><span></span></p></td><td colspan=\"3\" style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p style=\"margin-bottom:12pt\"><span style=\"font-style:italic\">Note 1:</span><span style=\"font-style:italic\"> </span><span style=\"font-style:italic\">ANAC and DAC ADs may be accessed via the internet at the following URL:</span></p><p class=\"Note\" style=\"margin-top:12pt\"><span style=\"width:36pt; display:inline-block\"></span><span>http://www.aviacao-civil.ifi.cta.br/DA/DAE.asp</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Compliance:</span></p></td><td colspan=\"3\" style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>For Requirements 1 and 2 - Within 30 days after the effective date of this Directive.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td colspan=\"3\" style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 4 April 2007.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>Background:</span></p></td><td colspan=\"3\" style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>The ANAC and DAC ADs listed in Table 1 of this Directive require one time actions for which the compliance date and/or period has passed.</span><span> </span><span>CASA has determined that these ADs may be applicable to recently registered Australian aircraft.</span><span> </span><span>This Directive is issued to ensure all State of </span><span>Design ADs</span><span> are complied with.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style=\"width:74.35pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span></span></p></td><td colspan=\"3\" style=\"width:414.55pt; padding-right:5.35pt; padding-left:5.35pt; vertical-align:top\"><p><span>CASA appreciates that, due to date of aircraft manufacture or aircraft configuration and modification status, not all the ADs listed in Table 1 will be applicable to all</span><br><span>ERJ-170(</span><span> </span><span>) series aeroplanes.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>\n```\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nCharles Lenarcic  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n27 March 2007","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/ERJ-170/2","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/ERJ-170/2","content":"## AD/ERJ-170/2","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"State of Design Airworthiness Directives","sectionType":"part","heading":"State of Design Airworthiness Directives","content":"## State of Design Airworthiness Directives","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"5/2007 DM","sectionType":"part","heading":"5/2007 DM","content":"## 5/2007 DM","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This Directive extends enforceable scope by bringing previously issued State‑of‑Design ANAC/DAC one‑time ADs (whose compliance dates have passed) to the attention of Australian operators and requiring those recently registered ERJ‑170 aircraft to determine applicability and comply within 30 days (Background; Requirements 1–2; Compliance)."},"complexity_factors":["Cross‑reference to State‑of‑Design (Brazilian ANAC/DAC) ADs rather than prescribing technical measures directly (Requirement 1–2; Table 1).","Multiple ADs listed with different subjects and original issue dates, meaning operators must examine each AD for aircraft‑specific applicability (Table 1).","Determination of applicability depends on each aircraft's manufacture, configuration and modification status, which can require technical records review or physical inspection (Background).","Short administrative timeline: operators must complete the applicability check and any required actions within 30 days of the Directive's effective date (Compliance).","Potential operational/maintenance burden where underlying ADs mandate inspections, parts replacement or modification — scope and cost vary by AD (Table 1 entries).","Reliance on an external source for the full text of underlying ADs (Note 1 URL), which can create search/access friction or versioning uncertainty."],"plain_english_summary":"Requires operators of Embraer ERJ‑170 aeroplanes to check a specified list of Brazilian (ANAC/DAC) airworthiness directives and, if any apply and have not already been done, to carry out the actions those ADs require. CASA issued the directive because the listed ADs were one‑time requirements with past compliance dates and may still be applicable to recently registered Australian ERJ‑170 aircraft."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD maintains its original narrow scope—ensuring Australian-registered ERJ-170 aircraft comply with specific Brazilian State of Design airworthiness directives. The instrument has not expanded beyond its initial purpose of adopting foreign ADs for this specific aircraft type."},"complexity_factors":["Simple two-step compliance structure (determine applicability, then act if needed)","Single defined term (State of Design ADs) used in context","No nested conditional logic—straightforward if-then requirement","Tabular reference format for 16 specific Brazilian ADs rather than inline text","Minimal cross-referencing—only refers to external Brazilian authority documents via URL","Short document with clear compliance deadline and effective date","Background section provides plain explanation of rationale"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive requires Australian operators of Embraer ERJ-170 aircraft to determine whether specified Brazilian (ANAC/DAC) safety directives apply to their planes and, where applicable and unfinished, to carry out the required corrective actions. \n\nIt affects owners/operators of Australian-registered ERJ-170s and matters because the referenced directives address serious safety items (engine fire systems, hydraulics, flight displays, autopilot, evacuation slides, thrust reversers). Operators had 30 days from 4 April 2007 to comply; applicability depends on build/modifications."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-erj-170-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives","history":"/api/acts/ad-erj-170-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-erj-170-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-erj-170-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-erj-170-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-erj-170-2-state-of-design-airworthiness-directives/documents"}}