Embraer Jets Face Faster Engine Crack Hunts Under FAA Rules
Published Date: 7/21/2025
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Summary
If you fly Embraer ERJ 170 or ERJ 190 planes, listen up! The FAA is updating safety rules to check engine parts more often and fix cracks faster to keep everyone safe. These quicker inspections might mean some extra work and costs, but they help prevent bigger problems down the line.
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Repetitive Inspections Required
The AD requires repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of the engine inboard and outboard engine pylon lower link lugs on the affected Embraer ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 airplanes, and requires repair if cracking is found. These inspections are ongoing obligations for operators of the listed airplanes.
Shorter Compliance Times Mandated
Compared to AD 2020-12-12, this AD keeps the same inspection and repair requirements but sets certain reduced (shorter) compliance times, meaning operators must complete required actions sooner than before.
AD Supersedes Prior Embraer Rule
The FAA is replacing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-12-12 with a new AD that applies to Embraer Model ERJ 170 airplanes and Model ERJ 190-100 and -200 series airplanes (listed in the rule). The new AD continues required maintenance actions while updating the compliance schedule.
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