Regulators Target Legacy And Praetor Trim Actuators Over Safety Concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Brazil’s ANAC have issued emergency airworthiness directives requiring operators to inspect pitch trim actuators on Embraer’s Legacy and Praetor midsize business jets. The directives, effective on 20 April, respond to reports of failures on one load path of the pitch trim actuator, which may increase the risk of loss of control of the airplane. Operators must complete checks and replace failed components, with some jets having limited time to comply. The orders also require operators to report findings to regulators, which may enable Embraer to develop final action to address the unsafe condition. This development was first reported by FlightGlobal.