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Public Record · As of May 5, 2026

N229SW

Embraer EMB-120ER · 1995 View Type →

Status

Registration Valid

Type

Fixed Wing Multi Engine

Engine

P&W CANADA PW118

Last Cert Issue

02 /  NTSB Records

Events on file with the National Transportation Safety Board

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

Applicable to EMBRAER EMB-120ER

Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directives matched to make and model. Each entry links to the Federal Register publication.

  • May 25, 2017

    Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes. This AD was prompted by changes to the airworthiness limitations, which add life-limited landing gear parts not previously identified. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorpor…

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  • Dec 21, 2016

    Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer)

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by changes to the airworthiness limitations, which add life-limited landing gear parts not previously identified. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program…

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  • Apr 6, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes

    This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes. This proposal would require installing three new vertical cargo nets in cargo-configured cabins. This action is necessary to prevent significant movement of cargo during operation, which could result in loss of cont…

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  • Sep 26, 2000

    Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, EMB-120ER, and EMB-120RT Series Airplanes

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-120, EMB-120ER, and EMB-120RT series airplanes, that requires removal of a certain fastener, if applicable, and sealing of the corresponding fastener hole. This action is necessary to prevent contact between one of the bolts that attaches the direct current (DC…

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  • Jun 27, 2000

    Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, EMB-120ER, and EMB-120RT Series Airplanes

    This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-120, EMB-120ER, and EMB-120RT series airplanes. This proposal would require removal of a certain fastener, if applicable, and sealing of the corresponding fastener hole. This action is necessary to prevent contact between one of the bolt…

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  • Feb 11, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A. (EMBRAER), Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes, that requires deactivation of certain circuit breakers, and a revision to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to provide operational procedures to prevent loss of electrical power following an engine flameout. This AD also requires modificati…

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  • Nov 28, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, S.A. (EMBRAER), Model

    This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-120 series airplanes. This proposal would require deactivation of certain circuit breakers, and a revision to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to provide operational procedures to prevent loss of electrical power following an engine flam…

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04 /  Service Difficulty Reports

FAA SDR filings

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05 /  Sources & Methodology

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