{"id":"F2008L01633","name":"AD/ERJ-190/8 - Escape Slide Installation","slug":"ad-erj-190-8-escape-slide-installation","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":73882,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L01633-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-190/8 | Escape Slide Installation | 6/2008 |\n| ------------ | ------------------------- | ------ |\n\n| Applicability: | Embraer ERJ-190 aircraft models, serial numbers 19000002, 19000004 thru 19000132, and 19000135.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |\n| -------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Requirement:   | Carry out a general visual inspection (GVI) of the emergency evacuation slide packs installed on the forward and rearward doors in accordance with the detailed instructions and procedures as described in the Embraer Service Bulletin No.190-25-0062 original issue, or later approved revisions. If tie-down straps are found, they must be cut and discarded.Note: ANAC AD 2008-01-04 refers. |\n| Compliance:    | Within the next 600 flight hours after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |\n|                | This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 5 June 2008.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |\n| Background:    | An escape slide system has been found without the tie-down installation straps removed, which are used for escape slide packing. The non-removal of the tie-down straps does not allow the aircraft door to reach the fully open position and the consequent deployment of the escape slide system in an emergency evacuation.                                                                     |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nDavid Villiers  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n16 April 2008","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/ERJ-190/8","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/ERJ-190/8","content":"## AD/ERJ-190/8","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Escape Slide Installation","sectionType":"part","heading":"Escape Slide Installation","content":"## Escape Slide Installation","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"6/2008","sectionType":"part","heading":"6/2008","content":"## 6/2008","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive applies to the specified ERJ-190 serial numbers and imposes a one-time inspection and corrective action consistent with the stated safety concern. There is no indication in the text that it expands applicability, introduces recurring obligations, or alters the original intent beyond requiring compliance within the stated 600 flight-hour window."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability to a specific subset of airframes by serial number (Applicability) — limits affected population but requires serial-number checks.","Single-action requirement (general visual inspection and removal if present) reduces procedural complexity (Requirement).","Reliance on an external document and its approved revisions — Embraer Service Bulletin No.190-25-0062 — creates dependency on manufacturer instructions and later approvals (Requirement).","Compliance timing tied to flight hours (600 flight hours) requires operators to track usage, scheduling and recordkeeping (Compliance).","Mandatory physical removal and disposal of tie-down straps (cut and discard) imposes a minor material/action burden on maintenance staff (Requirement).","Cross-reference to a foreign authority advisory (ANAC AD 2008-01-04) introduces potential for differing technical framing or translation of compliance intent (Requirement/Background)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of specific Embraer ERJ-190 serial numbers to carry out a general visual inspection of forward and rear emergency evacuation slide packs per Embraer Service Bulletin No.190-25-0062 and to cut and discard any tie-down straps found. Compliance must occur within 600 flight hours of the directive’s effective date (5 June 2008). The measure addresses a discovered condition where retained tie-down straps can stop a door reaching full open and prevent slide deployment in an evacuation."},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a targeted safety directive addressing a specific manufacturing/maintenance defect. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of ensuring escape slide functionality."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific mechanical defect addressed (tie-down straps on escape slides)","Only one compliance action required (visual inspection and removal if found)","Narrow applicability (specific aircraft model and serial number range)","Simple time-based compliance trigger (600 flight hours)","No nested exceptions, conditional logic, or alternative compliance methods","Cross-reference to only one external document (Embraer Service Bulletin) and one related foreign directive (ANAC AD)","Total length: approximately 200 words of substantive content"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD orders operators of specified Embraer ERJ-190 serial-numbered jets to inspect front and rear door evacuation slides for packing straps accidentally left on during installation, and to cut and discard any found. It affects those aircraft because retained straps can prevent doors opening and slides deploying in an evacuation, risking passenger lives. Compliance is required within 600 flight hours after June 5, 2008."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-erj-190-8-escape-slide-installation","history":"/api/acts/ad-erj-190-8-escape-slide-installation/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-erj-190-8-escape-slide-installation/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-erj-190-8-escape-slide-installation/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-erj-190-8-escape-slide-installation/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-erj-190-8-escape-slide-installation/documents"}}