A-20-002
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE CIVIL AVIATION AGENCY OF BRAZIL: Once Embraer develops inspection instructions for the wiring in the captain’s and first officer’s control columns as requested in Safety Recommendation A-20-1, require operators of Embraer EMB-170/175/190/195/Lineage 1000 series airplanes to inspect that wiring for damage, in compliance with Embraer’s instructions, replace where needed, and ensure proper clearance from adjacent components, including the forward mechanical stop bolt and its safety wire.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil is asked to mandate that operators of Embraer EMB-170/175/190/195/Lineage 1000 series airplanes inspect the wiring in both pilots' control columns, replace any damaged wiring, and ensure adequate clearance from adjacent components such as the forward mechanical stop bolt and its safety wire, once Embraer develops the necessary inspection instructions per Safety Recommendation A-20-1.
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Details
| Status | Closed - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Feb 24, 2025 |
| NTSB number | DCA20IA014 |
| Addressees | Foreign, Brazil, Departamento de Aviacao Civil |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).