Brazilian and U.S. aviation authorities (ANAC and FAA) have issued an emergency airworthiness directive for Embraer EMB 545 and EMB 550 series business jets due to pitch trim actuator failures.
The directive warns of an increased risk of complete pitch trim actuator failure, which could lead to a loss of control of the aircraft.
Operators are required to perform operational checks of the pitch trim actuator and replace it if the checks fail, with the FAA noting this as an interim action.
Embraer states the directive stems from isolated maintenance findings, not in-service safety events, and that the aircraft's redundant systems ensure continued safe operation.
Civil aviation authorities in Brazil are warning of an “unsafe condition” on all Embraer EMB 545 and EMB 550 series business jets.
The FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive Monday, flagging and restating the warning from Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) and issuing instructions to all operators of the aircraft types in the U.S.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
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