{"id":"F2009L00178","name":"AD/ERJ-190/13 Amdt 1 - Cargo Doors","slug":"ad-erj-190-13-amdt-1-cargo-doors","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":76619,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L00178-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Embraer ERJ-190 Series Aeroplanes","sectionType":"division","heading":"Embraer ERJ-190 Series Aeroplanes","content":"### Embraer ERJ-190 Series Aeroplanes\n\n| AD/ERJ-190/13 Amdt 1 | Cargo Doors | 2/2009 |\n| -------------------- | ----------- | ------ |\n\n| Applicability: | Embraer aircraft models ERJ 190-100 LR, ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190-100 IGW, ERJ 190-200 LR, ERJ 190-200 STD and ERJ 190-200 IGW.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |\n| -------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Requirement:   | 1. Remove and discard the cover plate from the door surround trim lining in accordance with Embraer Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 190-52-A018.a. Perform a detailed inspection (DET) for signs of interference of the door lock handle with the aft edge liner assembly.b. Rework the aft edge liner assembly according to Embraer Service Bulletin (SB) No. 190-50-0006.2. Remove the aft surround trim lining to perform a detailed inspection (DET) for signs of damage of the lateral roller fitting on the forward and aft cargo door frames at the fuselage in accordance with Embraer ASB No. 190-52-A018.a. If no damage is found, no immediate corrective action is required.b. If any damage is found, replace the lateral roller fitting with another one bearing the same part number.3. Repeat the requirements detailed in Requirement 2 of this AD.4. Perform the following actions on the fore and aft cargo doors:a. Relocate the cargo door closed indication sensor in accordance with Embraer SB No. 190-52-0023 original issue.b. Modify the cargo door lock handle mechanism and replace cargo door roller fittings P/N 170-92569-401 and P/N 170-85452-401 by new ones, according to Embraer SB No. 190-52-0027 original issue. |\n\n|             | 5. Revise the Airplane Maintenance Program to include the operational (OPC) and functional (FNC) checks, of the fore and aft cargo doors, in accordance with the Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM) tasks 52-31-20-720-801-A/500,52-31-00-710-801-A/500, 52-32-20-720-801-A/500 and52-32-00-710-801-A/500, dated 15 July 2008, at repetitive intervals that do not exceed 6000 flight hours.The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.Definitions:For the purpose of this AD:A detailed inspection (DET) is: “An intensive examination of a specific item, installation or assembly to detect damage, failure or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirrors, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate access procedures may be required.”A FNC is: “A quantitative check to determine if one or more functions of an item performs within specified limits.”An OPC is: “A task to determine if an item is fulfilling its intended purpose. Since it is a failure finding task, it does not require quantitative tolerances.”Terminating Actions:The accomplishment of Requirement 4 of this AD constitutes terminating action to the repetitive inspections required by Requirement 3 of this AD.The accomplishment of Requirement 5 constitutes terminating action for this AD.Note: AGÊNCIA NACIONAL DE AVIAÇÃO CIVIL - BRAZIL AD 2007-03-02R2 dated 21 November 2008 refers. |\n| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Compliance: | For Requirement 1a - Remains unchanged as detailed in the original issue of this AD as: Within 30 days after 3 July 2008.For Requirement 1b - Remains unchanged as detailed in the original issue of this AD as: If any interference is found - before further flight.If no interference is found - within the next 150 flight cycles (FC) after 3 July 2008.For Requirement 2 - Remains unchanged as detailed in the original issue of this AD as: Within 30 days after 3 July 2008.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |\n\n|             | For Requirement 2b - Before further flight.For Requirement 3 - At intervals not to exceed 150 FC.For Requirement 4 - Within the next 5000 flight cycles after 21 October 2008.For Requirement 5 - Within the next 365 days after 21 October 2008, or within the next 365 days after accomplishment of Requirement 4 of this AD, whichever occurs later. |\n| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n|             | This Amendment becomes effective on 12 February 2009.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |\n| Background: | It has been found the occurrence of two events of aircraft being dispatched and flown with the cargo door open. The actions detailed in this AD are to prevent further occurrences of the aircraft being dispatched with the cargo door being open.                                                                                                     |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nJames Coyne  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n22 December 2008","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/ERJ-190/13 Amdt 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/ERJ-190/13 Amdt 1","content":"## AD/ERJ-190/13 Amdt 1","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Cargo Doors","sectionType":"part","heading":"Cargo Doors","content":"## Cargo Doors","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"2/2009","sectionType":"part","heading":"2/2009","content":"## 2/2009","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This amendment does not materially broaden the AD's subject matter beyond its original safety objective (preventing dispatch with a cargo door open). The text largely preserves the original inspection, modification and maintenance-program requirements, deadlines and terminating-action structure (the Compliance column notes many items “remain unchanged” from the original issue). The amendment formalises actions, cites specific Embraer documents and sets clear terminating actions, but does not expand the AD into unrelated areas or add new categories of aircraft beyond the original ERJ-190 models listed."},"complexity_factors":["Five discrete Requirements with conditional steps (Requirements 1–5)","Repeated inspection regime with a terminating modification (Requirement 3 and Requirement 4)","Cross-references to multiple Embraer ASBs, SBs and AMM tasks (several external documents)","Defined technical terms (DET, FNC, OPC) that affect how inspections are performed","Specific part numbers to be replaced (P/N 170-92569-401 and P/N 170-85452-401)","Multiple different compliance deadlines and intervals (30 days, 150 flight cycles, 5,000 flight cycles, 365 days, 6,000 flight hours)","Conditional replacement instruction: replace only if damage found (Requirement 2b)","Allowable use of later approved revisions (adds some regulatory discretion)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this instrument does (mechanically)**\n\n- It requires operators of certain Embraer ERJ-190 aeroplane models to carry out inspections, minor rework/modifications, parts replacement and a maintenance-program change aimed at preventing the aircraft being dispatched with a cargo door open.\n- The mandated actions are grouped as five Requirements: remove a cover plate and inspect for interference between the door lock handle and the liner, rework the liner if necessary (Requirement 1); inspect lateral roller fittings and replace any damaged fittings (Requirement 2 and repeated at Requirement 3); relocate the cargo door closed-indication sensor, modify the lock-handle mechanism and replace specified roller fittings with new part numbers (Requirement 4); and revise the Airplane Maintenance Program to add regular operational and functional checks of the fore and aft cargo doors (Requirement 5).\n- The AD cross-references Embraer Alert Service Bulletins (ASBs), Service Bulletins (SBs) and Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM) tasks for the exact procedures and permits the use of later approved revisions of those documents for compliance.\n- The AD sets compliance deadlines and intervals: many inspections within 30 days (or specified flight cycles), recurring inspections every 150 flight cycles until terminating action, modification work within 5,000 flight cycles, and maintenance-program revision within 365 days (see Requirements 1–5 and the Compliance table). Completing the modification in Requirement 4 ends the need for the repetitive inspections (Requirement 3); completing Requirement 5 ends the AD obligation entirely.\n\n**Who is affected**\n\n- Operators and maintainers of Embraer ERJ 190-100 LR, ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190-100 IGW, ERJ 190-200 LR, ERJ 190-200 STD and ERJ 190-200 IGW (Applicability section).\n- Maintenance organisations who must perform the inspections, rework and recorded AMM tasks, and supply/fit replacement roller fittings and related parts (Requirements 1–4).\n- The Embraer service-provider/parts supply chain, because the AD references specific service bulletins and part numbers (Requirement 4, parts P/N 170-92569-401 and P/N 170-85452-401).\n\n**Why it matters (official purpose and tested implications)**\n\n- Official purpose: to prevent dispatch of aircraft with a cargo door open following two recorded occurrences (Background). The specified inspections and hardware changes are intended to remove sources of interference and to improve sensing/locking of the cargo doors.\n\n- Costs and who pays: operators bear direct costs — labour for inspections and modifications, parts replacement, and aircraft downtime while work is done. If operators must schedule unscheduled maintenance or ground aircraft to comply, there may be indirect commercial costs (delays, revenue loss). The AD requires use of Embraer ASBs/SBs/AMM procedures (or later approved revisions), which tends to concentrate parts and service demand toward the OEM or approved suppliers (Requirements 1–5).\n\n- Compliance burden and timing: multiple short-term deadlines (e.g. inspections within 30 days, or within specified flight cycles) and a recurring-inspection regime (every 150 flight cycles) apply until the terminating modification is done (Requirements 1–3, Compliance). The maintenance program must be revised to include specified operational (OPC) and functional (FNC) checks at intervals not exceeding 6,000 flight hours (Requirement 5). Recordkeeping and AMM updates will be required.\n\n- Behaviour changes required: operators must add recurring checks to scheduled maintenance, carry out hardware changes to the lock mechanism and sensors, replace roller fittings when damaged or as required, and follow Embraer service procedures. Maintenance organisations must be competent to perform the detailed inspections (DET) described in the AD (DET defined in the AD). The AD allows later approved revisions of referenced documents to be used for compliance, which provides some operational flexibility.\n\n- Implementation risks and practical trade-offs: availability of specified replacement parts and qualified maintenance slots may create scheduling pressure; the detailed inspection standard relies on human inspection (lighting, mirrors, access), so variability in detection could occur; until terminating actions are completed, frequent inspections raise ongoing labour and inspection-costs. Operators may manage these costs by aligning AD work with other scheduled maintenance or temporarily redistributing aircraft across their network.\n\n**Specifics worth noting (where to look in the AD)**\n\n- Definitions of inspection types and checks are included (Detailed Inspection/DET, FNC, OPC). These determine how intensive inspections must be (Definitions section).\n- Terminating actions: completing Requirement 4 stops the 150-FC repetitive inspections; completing Requirement 5 (AMM/maintenance-program revision and adding the OPC/FNC checks) is described as the terminating action for the entire AD.\n- The AD refers to Embraer ASB No. 190-52-A018, SB No. 190-50-0006, SB No. 190-52-0023 and SB No. 190-52-0027 and to AMM tasks dated 15 July 2008 for procedural detail (Requirements 1–5).\n\n"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is an amendment (Amendment 1) to an existing Airworthiness Directive, but it appears to maintain the original scope of addressing cargo door safety issues on ERJ-190 aircraft. The amendment adds new requirements (Requirements 4 and 5) for permanent corrective actions and maintenance program updates, but these are natural extensions of the original safety purpose rather than scope creep. The original AD addressed immediate inspections; this amendment adds the permanent fixes and ongoing monitoring that complete the safety response."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple interdependent requirements (5 numbered requirements with sub-requirements a/b)","Nested conditional logic: Requirement 2 has conditional branches (damage found vs. not found), and Requirement 1b has conditional timing based on inspection results","Cross-references to external technical documents: Embraer Alert Service Bulletin 190-52-A018, Service Bulletin 190-50-0006, Service Bulletin 190-52-0023, Service Bulletin 190-52-0027, and specific Airplane Maintenance Manual task numbers","Complex compliance timeline with multiple trigger dates (3 July 2008, 21 October 2008) and conditional deadlines ('whichever occurs later')","Terminating action provisions that create dependencies between requirements (Requirement 4 terminates Requirement 3; Requirement 5 terminates the entire AD)","Technical aviation terminology requiring definitions section (DET, FNC, OPC, flight cycles, part numbers)","Reference to foreign aviation authority document (Brazilian ANAC AD 2007-03-02R2)"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of six Embraer ERJ‑190 variants to inspect, repair and ultimately modify cargo door systems after incidents of doors opening in flight. It mandates near‑term inspections and repairs, recurring checks until permanent fixes are installed, and updates to maintenance programs to prevent recurrence. Compliance deadlines are set to ensure the risk of in‑flight cargo doors — which can cause decompression and structural damage — is eliminated."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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