FAA Mandates Brake Fixes for Embraer Jets to Prevent Pilot Surprises
Published Date: 3/28/2025
Rule
Summary
The FAA is making new rules for all Embraer ERJ 190-300 and 190-400 planes because a part failure caused brake problems that pilots didn’t notice right away. Pilots now have to update their flight manuals with new steps to handle this issue safely. This change helps keep everyone flying safe and should be done soon to avoid any brake troubles.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Flight-Manual Update to Prevent Brake Failures
This rule applies to all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-300 and ERJ 190-400 airplanes and requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to add procedures for failure of certain modular avionics units (MAUs) after a reported MAU 3B failure caused brake faults and loss of normal braking. The AD incorporates procedures specified in an Agênica Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) AD to address the unsafe condition.
Operator Compliance: AFM Revision Required
Operators of Embraer ERJ 190-300 and ERJ 190-400 airplanes must revise their existing airplane flight manuals to incorporate the new MAU-failure procedures referenced in the ANAC AD. This creates a compliance obligation for aircraft operators and crews to update manuals and follow the new procedures.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Take It Personal
Get Your Personalized Policy View
Start a Free Government Policy Watch to see how policy affects your household, then upgrade to PRIA Full Coverage for year-round monitoring.
Already have an account? Sign in