AIRPLANE GENERAL

OPERATIONS
MANUAL

SECTION 1-00

GENERAL INFORMATION
AND DEFINITION OF TERMS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Block
General Information ................................................................... 1-00-00
Definition of Terms..................................................................... 1-00-10
Units Conversion........................................................................ 1-00-20
EICAS Versions ......................................................................... 1-00-30
Service Bulletin Table ................................................................ 1-00-35

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GENERAL INFORMATION
This Airplane Operations Manual provides useful information to
complement the Airplane Flight Manual, Weight and Balance Manual
and the Master Minimum Equipment List. It must be used in
conjunction with those publications to safe and efficiently operate all
the EMB-135 and EMB-145 models.
Any difference found between the data in the Airplane Operations
Manual and the approved Manuals is due to airplane modifications and
scheduling of amendments to publications. In the event of such a
difference, the data in the approved manuals must prevail.
The Airplane Operations Manual philosophy and structure are
described on the next pages.
In the EMBRAER Operational Manuals, the Brazilian Civil Aviation
authority is identified as both ANAC and CTA. Therefore, whenever
you find either, it corresponds to Brazilian certification. This is because
since March 26, 2006, the Brazilian Civil Aviation authority was
replaced by Civil Aviation National Agency (ANAC) instead of CTA.
Similarly, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) co-exists with
JAA. So, from now on, you may find JAA/EASA or just JAA, with both
corresponding to European certification.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND THE AIRPLANE

OPERATIONS MANUAL
The existence of fleets composed of airplanes or other kind of aircraft
made by different manufacturers, led the Airworthiness Authorities to
require operators' certification, in addition to the airplane's certification.
The idea is to standardize manuals, training and operation, so as to
make it easier for a pilot to change equipment. For instance, if a pilot
used to fly an EMB-120 is scheduled to fly an EMB-145, the training
syllabus from the EMB-145 has to be very similar to the ones for the
EMB-120; the operator normal, abnormal and emergency procedures
must be quite similar when different from AFM, as well as the manuals
for both airplanes. By doing so, the operator will assure that human
factors/ errors are minimized.
Some operational requirements just define the main subjects that must
be presented in an Airplane Operations Manual matter. However, even
detailing the Airplane Operations Manual at that level, all the
requirements let the operators free to use different Airplane Operations
Manual structures, depending on the manuals. that have been already
issued. Therefore, EMBRAER has developed this Airplane Operations
Manual trying to cover, in the best possible way, the most currently
used requirements. By doing so, it is possible for an operator to use
the EMBRAER Airplane Operations Manual, by just adding some
missing information that is specific to that operator.
Following is a suggested Airplane Operations Manual structure to
comply with most of the Operation Requirements:

PART A
Presents operator’s administrative information, such as who are the
president , vice-president, the managers, who is the chief pilot for the
EMB-145, who is the responsible for revising manuals, where the
offices and bases are located, etc...

PART B
Presents airplane related information, like procedures, performance,
dispatch procedures, Weight and Balance, bulletins and systems
description.

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PART C
Presents the operator’s airport and route information (performance and
navigation).

PART D
Presents training information.

EMBRAER AIRPLANE OPERATIONS MANUAL

This EMBRAER Airplane Operations Manual covers only Part B. Parts
A and D should be generated by the operator only. Part C can be
generated by the operator with the help of EMBRAER operations
software (runway analysis, driftdown , and route analysis).

AIRPLANE OPERATIONS MANUAL STRUCTURE

The EMBRAER Airplane Operations Manual is organized in two
volumes, with the following contents:
− Volume 1:
− 1-00 General Information and Definition of Terms
− 1-01 Limitations
− 1-02 Normal Procedures
− 1-03 Emergency and Abnormal Procedures
− 1-04 Performance
− 1-05 Flight Planning
− 1-06 Weight and Balance
− 1-07 Loading
− 1-08 Configuration Deviation List
− 1-09 Dispatch Deviations Procedures Manual
− 1-10 Emergency Information
− 1-11 Emergency Evacuation
− 1-12 Ground Servicing

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− Volume 2:
− 2-1 Airplane Description
− 2-2 Equipment and Furnishings
− 2-3 Emergency Equipment
− 2-4 Crew Awareness
− 2-5 Electrical
− 2-6 Lighting
− 2-7 Fire Protection
− 2-8 Fuel
− 2-9 Auxiliary Power Unit
− 2-10 Powerplant
− 2-11 Hydraulic
− 2-12 Landing Gear and Brakes
− 2-13 Flight Controls
− 2-14 Pneumatics, Air Conditioning and Pressurization
− 2-15 Ice and Rain Protection
− 2-16 Oxygen
− 2-17 Flight Instruments
− 2-18 Navigation and Communication
− 2-19 Autopilot
Each of the above sections may be divided into smaller parts, called
blocks. Such blocks are identified by the number of the section
followed by a two-digit number.
For example:
Section 1-04 can be divided as follows:
− 1-04-00 Introduction
− 1-04-05 Wind and altitude
− 1-04-10 Thrust Setting
− 1-04-15 Takeoff
− 1-04-20 Supplementary Takeoff
− 1-04-25 Approach
− 1-04-30 Landing

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The page numbering of each part is independent from the remaining
parts. Each page number is presented just to the right of the block
number.
As a complement, a code number is provided, to help identifying to
which configuration each block is applicable. Some codes may be
applicable to more than one configuration, whilst more than one code
may be specific to one configuration.
As an example, there could be:
Block Codes Number of pages Numbering
1-04-00 01 2 1 to 2
1-04-05 01 6 1 to 6
01 20 1 to 20
1-04-10 02 20 1 to 20
03 20 1 to 20
01 6 1 to 6
1-04-15 02 6 1 to 6
03 10 1 to 10
04 4 1 to 4
01 24 1 to 24
1-04-20 02 24 1 to 24
05 20 1 to 20
01 4 1 to 4
1-04-25 03 4 1 to 4
04 4 1 to 4
07 4 1 to 4
01 6 1 to 6
1-04-30 02 4 1 to 4
03 6 1 to 6
04 4 1 to 4

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REVISIONS
EMBRAER may revise this manual periodically as required to update
information or to provide information not available at the time of
printing the original issue. Revised data may result from EMBRAER
approved airplane modifications or from improved techniques gained
through operational experience. They are either replacements or
additional pages. A vertical line in the outside margin indicates
changes to the text.
A vertical line adjacent to the page number indicates relocated or
rearranged text or illustrations.
The basic issuance date of this Manual is presented in the title page.
The revisions affecting this Manual to be issued from the basic
issuance date onwards, will be numbered sequentially (Rev. 1, 2, 3
etc.), even for such pages bearing those earlier revision-denoting
symbols.

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

A list of Effective Pages for all Sections is located at the beginning of

this Manual. This list presents the issuance date of each page and it is
revised together with the Manual. Its purpose is to check if all the
revised pages of a revision have been correctly sent to the purchaser.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS
The following definitions apply to the terms below:
WARNING: OPERATING PROCEDURES, TECHNIQUES AND
OTHER RELATED INFORMATION WHICH MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE,
IF NOT CAREFULLY FOLLOWED.

CAUTION: OPERATING PROCEDURES, TECHNIQUES AND

OTHER RELATED INFORMATION WHICH MAY
RESULT IN DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF
EQUIPMENT, IF NOT CAREFULLY FOLLOWED.

NOTE: Operating procedures, techniques and other related

information which are considered essential to emphasize.

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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ABBREVIATIONS
MEANING
OR ACRONYMS

ºC Degree Celsius
ºF Degree Fahrenheit
ft Feet
g Gravity Acceleration
h Hour
Hz Hertz
in.Hg Inches of Mercury
kg Kilogram
km Kilometer
kph Kilograms per Hour
kt Knot
lb Pounds
m Meter
mb Milibar
min Minute
mm Millimeter
mph Miles per Hour
nm Nautical Mile
psi Pound per Square Inch
sec Second
A
A Ampere
A/C Aircraft
AC Alternating Current
ACM Air Cycle Machine

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ABBREVIATIONS
MEANING
OR ACRONYMS

ACOC Air Cooled Oil Cooler

ACT Actuation, Active
ADC Air Data Computer
ADF Automatic Direction Finder
ADJ Adjustment
ADV Advance
AFM Airplane Flight Manual
AFS Autoflight System
AGL Above Ground Level
AHC Attitude and Heading Computer
AHRS Attitude and Heading Reference System
AIL Aileron
ALC APU Line Contactor
ALT Altitude
ALTN Alternate
AM Amplitude Modulation
ANAC Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Brazilian
Civil Aviation Authority)
ANR Automatic Navigation Realignment
ANT Antenna
AOA Angle of Attack
AP Autopilot
API Antenna Position Indicator
APR Automatic Power Reserve
APU Auxiliary Power Unit
ASC APU Starting Contactor
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATDT, ATTD Attendant

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MEANING
OR ACRONYMS

ATS Air Turbine Starter

ATT Attitude
ATTCS Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System
AUTO Automatic
AUX Auxiliary
AVAIL Available
AWU Aural Warning Unit
B
B/C Back Course
BACV Bleed Air Check Valve
BAGG Baggage
BATT Battery
BBC Backup Battery Contactor
BC Battery Contactor
BCU Brake Control Unit
BCV Brake Control Valve
BFO Beat Frequency Oscillator
BIT Built In Test
BKUP INPH Back-Up Interphone
BLD Bleed
BTC Bus Tie Contactor
BTL Bottle
C
CAB EMERG Cabin Emergency

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MEANING
OR ACRONYMS

CAS Calibrated Airspeed, Crew Alerting System

CBV Cross Bleed Valve
CCDL Cross-Channel Data Link
CDH Clearance Delivery Head
CDL Configuration Deviation List
CCW Counterclockwise
CG Center of Gravity
CIS Cabin Interphone System
CL Climb
CLB Climb
CLR Clear
CLSD Closed
CMC Central Maintenance Computer
COMM, COM Communication
CON Continuous
CPAM Cabin Pressure Acquisition Module
CPCS Cabin Pressure Control System
CR Cruise
CRZ Cruise
CVG Compressor Variable Geometry
CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder
CW Clockwise
D
DAP Digital Audio Panel

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MEANING
OR ACRONYMS

DAU Data Acquisition Unit

DC Direct Current, Digital Controller
DEC Decrease
DET Detector
DFDR Digital Flight Data Recorder
DG Directional Gyro
DH Decision Height
DISC Disconnect
DME Distance Measurement Equipment
DMU Data Management Unit
DN Down
E
EADI Electronic Attitude Director Indicator
EBC Essential Bus Contactor
EBV Engine Bleed Valve
ECM Electronic Control Module
ECS Environmental Control System
ECU Environmental Control Unit
EDL Electrical Distribution Logic
EDS Electrical Distribution System
EFIS Electronic Flight Instrument System
EGPWS Enhanced Ground Position Warning System
EGT Exhaust Gas Temperature
EHSI Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator

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ABBREVIATIONS
MEANING
OR ACRONYMS

EIC Essential Interconnection Contactor

EICAS Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System
ELEC Electrical
ELEV Elevator
ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter
EMG, EMERG Emergency
EMER PILOT Emergency Pilot
ENG Engine
ERR Error
ESU Electronic Sequence Unit
ET Elapsed Time
EXT External
EXTG Extinguish
F
FADEC Full Authority Digital Electronic Control
FCOC Fuel Cooled Oil Cooler
FDAU Flight Data Acquisition Unit
FDRS Flight Data Recorder System
FECU Flap Electronic Control Unit
FLC Flight Level Change Mode
FLX Flexible
FMS Flight Management System
FPDU Flap Power and Drive Unit
FPLN Flight Plan
FPMU Fuel Pump and Metering Unit
FQIS Fuel Quantity Indicating System

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MEANING
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FR Fuel Remaining
FSBY Forced Standby
FTB Flap Transmission Brake
FU Fuel Used
FVS Flap Velocity Sensor
FWD Forward
G
G/S, GS Glide Slope
GCU Generator Control Unit
GI Ground Idle
GLC Generator Line Contactor
GMAP Ground Mapping
GMT Greenwich Mean Time
GND Ground
GPC Ground Power Contactor
GPS Global Positioning System
GPU Ground Power Unit
GPWS Ground Proximity Warning System
H
HDG Heading
HF High Frequency
HP High Pressure
hPa HectoPascal
HSCU Horizontal Stabilizer Control Unit

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MEANING
OR ACRONYMS

HSI Horizontal Situation Indicator

HSV High Stage Valve
HYDR Hydraulic
I
IAC Integrated Avionics Computer
IAS Indicated Airspeed
IC Integrated Computer
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
ICU Integrated Communication Unit
Interphone Control Unit
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
IFOG Interferometer Fiber Optic Gyros
ILS Instrument Landing System
IM Integrated Computer Configuration Module
INBD Inboard
INC Increase
INOP Inoperative
INTPH Interphone
INU Integrated Navigation Unit
IPS Inches Per Second
IRS Inertial Reference System
IRU Inertial Reference Unit
ISA International Standard Atmosphere
ISIS Integrated Standby Instrument System
ITT Interturbine Temperature
K
KCAS Calibrated Airspeed in Knots
KEAS Equivalent Airspeed in Knots
kHz Kilohertz

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K
KIAS Indicated Airspeed in Knots
L
LAV Lavatory
LEI Local Engine Inoperative
LGEU Landing Gear Electronic Unit
LH Left-hand
LOC Localizer
LOGO Logotype
LP Low Pressure
LRN Long Range
LSB Lower Sideband
LSS Lightning Sensor System
LX Lightning Detection
M
M Mach
MAC Mean Aerodynamic Chord
MAN Manual
MAX Maximum
MB Marker Beacon
MEA Minimum Enroute Altitude
MFD Multifunction Display
MFDU Magnetic Flux Detector Unit
MHz Megahertz
MIN Minimum
MKR Marker
MLS Microwave Landing System

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MEANING
OR ACRONYMS

MLW Maximum Design Landing Weight

MMEL Master Minimum Equipment List
MMO Maximum Operating Mach
MOW Maximum Design Operating Weight
MRW Maximum Design Ramp Weight
MSU Mode Select Unit
MTOW Maximum Design Takeoff Weight
MZFW Maximum Design Zero Fuel Weight
N
N1 Fan Speed
N2 High-Pressure-Rotor Shaft Speed
NAV Navigation
NB Narrow Bandwidth
NDB Non-directional Beacon
O
OM Operations Manual
OUTBD Outboard
OVHT Overheating
OVLD Overload
OVPRESS Overpressure
OXY Oxygen
P
PAA Passenger Address Amplifier
PAS Passenger Address System
PAST Pilot Activated Self Test
PAX Passenger
PBE Protective Breathing Equipment

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MEANING
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PCU Power Control Unit

PDSV Pressure Drop Spill Valve
PFD Primary Flight Display
PMA Permanent Magnet Alternator
POST Power On Self Test
PRCS Process
PRESS Pressure
PRV Pressurizing Valve
PSU Passenger Service Unit
PTT Press To Transmit
Q
QFE Question Field Elevation - Field Elevation
Pressure (Q-code)
QNE Question Normal Elevation - Standard
Pressure (1013 hPa/29.92 in.Hg) (Q-code)
QNH Question Normal Height - Sea Level
Pressure (Q-code)
QTY Quantity
R
RA Radio Altimeter
RTA Receiver/Transmitter/Antenna
REACT Rain Echo Attenuation Compensation
Technique
REF Reference
REI Remote Engine Inoperative
RH Right-hand
RMI Radio Magnetic Indicator
RMS Radio Management System

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MEANING
OR ACRONYMS

RMU Radio Management Unit

RNG Range
RPM Revolution Per Minute
RSB Radio System Bus
S
SAT Static Air Temperature
SBC Shed Bus Contactor
SCV Starting Control Valve
SELCAL Selective Call
SL Sea Level
SLVD Slaved
SOV Shutoff Valve
SPC Stall Protection Computer
SPS Stall Protection System
SQ Squelch
STAB Stabilizer
STBY Stand By
SRN Short Range
SSB Single Sideband
T
TA Traffic Advisory
TAS True Airspeed
TAT Total Air Temperature
TCAS Traffic and Collision Avoidance System
TDR Transponder
TACAN Tactical Air Navigation Aid
TEMP Temperature

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TGT Target
TKNB Turn Knob
TLA Thrust Lever Angle
TO Takeoff
TRB Turbulence
TST Test
TWA Time Weighted Average
V
V Volt
V1 Decision Speed
V2 Takeoff Safety Speed
VA Volt-Ampere
VAPP VOR Approach Mode
VA Design Maneuvering Speed
VEF Critical Engine Failure Speed
VFE Maximum Flaps Extended Speed
VFR Visual Flight Rules
VHF Very High Frequency
VLE Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed
VLF Very Low Frequency
VLO Maximum Landing Gear Operating Speed
VLOF Lift Off Speed
VLV Valve
VMC Visual Minimum Condition
VMCA Air Minimum Control Speed
VMCG Ground Minimum Control Speed

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ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
OR ACCRONYMS

VMO Maximum Operating Speed

VOR VHF Omnidirectional Range
VR Rotation Speed
VREF Landing Reference Speed
VREFXX Landing Reference Speed associated to the
flap setting XX
VS Stall Speed
VS Vertical Speed
W
W/S Windshield
WB Weight and Balance
WB Wide Bandwidth
WG Wing
WX Weather Detection
X
X Cross
XFR Transfer

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SYMBOLS AND NOTATIONS

SYMBOL MEANING

SHUTOFF VALVE, PRIORITY VALVE

OR

CHECK VALVE

RESTRICTOR

RELIEF VALVE

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

SYSTEM MODULE

COMMUNICATION LINE

ELECTRIC PUMP

MECHANIC PUMP

ACCUMULATOR

ELECTRIC CONTACTOR (OPEN

POSITION)

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SYMBOL MEANING

SWITCH

NACA AIR INLET

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UNITS CONVERSION
TO CONVERT INTO MULTIPLY BY AND ADD
Degree Celsius Degree Fahrenheit 1.8000 +32
(ºC) (ºF)
Degree Fahrenheit Degree Celsius 0.5556 -17.7778
(ºF) (ºC)
Feet (ft) Meter (m) 0.3048 -
Inches (In) Millimeter (mm) 25.4000 -
Inches of Mercury Millibar (mb) 33.8636 -
(in.Hg)
Kilogram (kg) Pounds (lb) 2.2046 -
Kilogram force per Pound per Square 0.0014 -
Square meter Inch (psi)
2
(kgf/m )
Kilometer (km) Nautical Mile (nm) 0.5396 -
Kilometer per hour Knot (kt) 0.5396 -
(km/h)
Knot (kt) Kilometer per hour 1.8532 -
(km/h)
Pounds (lb) Kilogram (kg) 0.4536 -
Meter (m) Feet (ft) 3.2808 -
Millibar (mb) Inches of Mercury 0.0295 -
(in.Hg)
Millimeter (mm) Inches (In) 0.0394 -
Nautical Mile (nm) Kilometer (km) 1.8532 -
Pound per Square Kilogram force per 703.0740 -
Inch (psi) Square meter
2
(kgf/m )

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EICAS VERSIONS
VERSIONS 14A AND 15A
− Fix the Pitch Trim Runaway Monitoring logic (airplanes equipped
with EICAS 14 or 15 are not allowed to use the Autopilot below
1500 ft).

VERSION 14
− CAT II capability.

VERSION 15
− Oil pressure green indication increased to 95 psi and red above it
(on EICAS 14 it was green up to 90 psi and amber above it).
− Higher brake temperature limits for LR brakes.
− ICE/SPS ADVANCED renamed SPS/ICE SPEEDS.
− Flaps 18 capability.
− Autopilot “wing rocking” improvements.

VERSION 15B
− Fixes the nuisance “Check PFD” message.

VERSION 16
− ENG1 (2) REV DISAGREE message logic improved in order to
avoid spurious alarms.
− RUD HDOV PROT FAIL message logic improved in order to avoid
spurious alarms.
− Enhanced engine Time Limited Dispatch (TLD) incorporated:
− E1 (2) CTL A (B) DEGRAD removed;
− E1 (2) CTL A (B) FAIL revised (indicates loss of CVG/MMV
control);
− E1 (2) NO DISP incorporated;
− E1 (2) SHORT DISP incorporated.

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− Improvements in other engine messages not TLD related:
− E1 (2) LOW N1 revised (available only for takeoff below V1-15);
− ENG1 (2) OUT incorporated;
− ENG 1-2 OUT incorporated;
− ENG1 (2) TLA FAIL revised;
− FADEC ID NO DISP incorporated;
− CHECK xxx PERF incorporated;
− E1 (2) ADC DATA FAIL removed.
− New FD control laws with different gain programming for FD modes
in order to improve the Flight Director capture speed.
− Incorporation of the VERTICAL and LATERAL MODE OFF
messages.
− IC CONFIG FAIL cyan message (dispatchable) created to indicate
a IM-600 failure and use by the IC-600 of the lastest IM-600 valid
data.
− CONFIG MISMATCH cyan message (no takeoff) created to
indicate that there is a discrepancy in the configuration module (IM-
600) of each IC-600. The configuration module stores several
aircraft configuration parameters.

VERSION 16.5
− Anti-Icing system improvements (new messages and logic):
− A/I LOW CAPACITY incorporated;
− WG1 (2) A/ICE FAIL and WG ASYMETRY removed;
− WG A/ICE FAIL incorporated;
− ENG A/ICE OVERPRES incorporated;
− E1 (2) A/ICE FAIL renamed ENG1 (2) A/ICE FAIL.
− TAT 1-2 HEAT INOP logic changed to improve TAT and SAT
indications and to increase the probes life.
− Brake messages logic changed to avoid failure messages due to
power drop during APU start on ground.
− A1P and A1/3 thrust labels renamed from ALT T/O and T/O, to T/O
and T/O RSV respectivelly.
− ATTCS NO MRGN improvements for the A3 engine.
− Support to the 8.33 kHz tune function in the FMZ 2000 FMS.
− APU FUEL LO PRESS logic changed to avoid spurious messages
during APU pressure transients .
− Support to Inertial System (IRS) as an AHRS replacement.
− Improvement in the Cabin Pressure Control System (CPCS)
indication in order to avoid unnecessary amber indication on the
EICAS.

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− Correction of autopilot disconnection logic discrepancy when a
windshear condition is detected (removes the AFM limitation
regarding use of autopilot coupled to FD#2 below 1500 ft).
− Flight Director Altitude Pre-selection Mode Capture logic improved.
− LNAV Flight Director logic changed when PFD FMS NAV source is
changed from FMS 1 to 2 or vice-versa, in order to drop the LNAV
FD mode. This change makes the FMS lateral navigation modes
consistent with the VOR & LOC FD modes.
− Correction of nuisance LATERAL/VERTICAL MODE OFF
messages when both FD are deselected by the pilots.
− Correction of nuisance LATERAL MODE OFF message when the
pilot actuates the Turn Knob with a lateral mode (HDG, NAV, APR)
active.
− CHK IC CONFIG amber message (no takeoff) created to replace
the CONFIG MISMATCH message in case of discrepancy between
the following information stored in the IM-600: 135 or 145, Engine
Type, Long Range Fuel Tank or English/Metric Units. CONFIG
MISMATCH is still active in case of discrepancy of the other
parameters that do not trigger the CHK IC CONFIG message.
− Oil pressure green indication increased to 115 psi in takeoff mode.

VERSION 17
− Provides interface with the Head-Up Guidance System to allow
CAT IIIa operation.
− Inclusion of FDR additional parameters according to FAR 121.344.
− Autopilot improvement in the FD VOR mode capture and tracking
for VOR stations without an associated DME.
− Provides crosscheck of the CAT 2 annunciators in both PFD,
avoiding a green CAT 2 indication on one side and an amber CAT 2
indication on the opposite side.
− Automatic Radio Altimeter reversion in the case of one RA inop on
aircraft equipped with two RA’s.
− Adjustments to the Fuel Quantity indication on the MFD, adjusting
scale according to the airplane version.
− Inclusion of several messages related to IRS system.
− ATTCS NO MRGN message logic improvements.
− Electrical system display improvements : valid GPU 0V voltage and
valid Generator 0A amperage.
− Oil Pressure limits presented in both amber and red bands above
the green one.

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OIL PRESSURE INDICATION

(1) For any takeoff thrust mode selected and TLA higher than 65º or
with thrust levers set to firewall (go-around), the upper limit of
the green band is 115 psi. In all other thrust ratings it is 95 psi.
(2) For EICAS version 17 with FADEC B 5.1.1 the amber band
upper limit is 155 psi.
(3) For N2 < 88% the amber band between 34 psi and 50 psi does
not exist, and the green band lower limit is 34 psi.
(4) For EICAS 14, a placard is installed in the cockpit allowing the
operation in the amber band, between 91 and 115 psi, during
the takeoff and go-around phases, time limited to 5 minutes.

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VERSION 18 AND 18.5

− Pitch Trim System:
− New caution messages PTRIM CPT SW FAIL, PTRIM F/O SW
FAIL and PTRIM BKP SW FAIL;
− PTRIM 1(2) INOP renamed to PTRIM MAIN INOP and PTRIM
BACKUP INOP.
− Autopilot system improvements:
− Improved localizer capture performance using AP/FD, especially
when under crosswind conditions;
− Roll Command inbound during LOC capture;
− New Roll Rate limit (7.5 degrees/sec) and Bank Angle limit (30.0
degrees) for ILS Approach mode and LNAV mode in Terminal
and Approach phases;
− Cancellation of APR light on Flight Guidance Controller (GC550)
when glide slope mode is cancelled;
− Inhibition of VERTICAL MODE OFF message if the FD mode is
cancelled by changing the preselected altitude;
− Inhibition of VERTICAL MODE OFF and/or LATERAL MODE
OFF messages if a lateral and/or a vertical FD mode is
cancelled by transferring the FD control to the cross-side;
− Improvements in the Autopilot system to prevent the AP from
disconnecting when the speed brake is deployed while operating
in Touch Control Steering (TCS) mode;
− Inhibition of LATERAL MODE OFF message when the
navigation source is changed from one FMS to the cross-side
FMS when LNAV mode is armed.
− HGS:
− Modification on the expanded localizer scale/display on the PFD
to help pilot in Cat IIIa operations;
− Information to HGS that TOGA button was pressed;
− Change of HGS FAIL from ADVISORY to AMBER (caution) to
comply with AC 120-28D requirements.
− AHRS:
− New advisory messages AHRS 1-2 NO PPOS, AHRS 1-2 NO
MAG HDG.

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VERSION 19
The EICAS 19 features implemented in the software are described
below:

Air conditioning system

− The Bleed Temperature Pointers were modified to remain amber at
all the times that the messages BLD 1(2) LOW TEMP are
displayed.
Brake System
− New digital brake temperature indication on MFD (if IM-600 Digital
BRK TEMP parameter is enabled).
EICAS Internal Logic
− New message DAU AC ID MISCMP.

Electrical System
− GPU Voltage Indication modified in order to avoid dashes when the
indication should be 0 V.
Flap System
− Flap 22 indication in red on EICAS display and NO TAKEOFF
CONFIG message when the aircraft is not certified to take off with
flaps 22º.
Fuel System
− New Message FUEL EQ XFEED OPN to inform that the imbalance
was correct and the crossfeed valve is still open.
− Fuel Test Page units label modified in order to show the correct
English/Metric configuration.
General Changes
− Synchronization of the Speed Target Bug with the previous selected
Speed Target instead of synchronizing with the current aircraft’s
speed shown on the Speed Tape when VS Vertical Flight Director
Mode is de-selected.
− Windshear indication on PFD always in red when RA test button is
pressed.
− Due to mandatory installation of IM-600 on this EICAS version and
on, the CAT II Operation is available and indicated.

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Anti Ice System

− PITOT 1-2-3 INOP messages modified in order to avoid spurious
occurrences during APU starting.
Powerplant System
− ENG NO TO DATA message modified in order to avoid an unlikely
scenario of a takeoff performed with only one engine running.
− New messages :
− CHECK A1E PERF (only applicable to EMB-145 XR model),
− E1-2 FPMU NO DISP (only applicable to EMB-145 XR
model),
− E1-2 EXCEEDANCE.
− A1E thrust rating modes included on EICAS/RMU/MFD.
− New upper range limit for fuel flow indication due to A1E engine.
− ITT and N2 Dynamic Redlines.
− Oil Pressure Indication modified in order to avoid spurious
indication of low oil pressure values.
− ENG 1-2 REV DISAGREE message change in order to avoid a
failure without indication on EICAS.
Pressurization System
− Changes to Cabin Altitude Rate.
− New function HIGH ALT on MFD Bezel (only applicable to
EMB-145 XR model).
− New message HI ALT LDG-T/O (only applicable to EMB-145 XR
model).
− Changes to cabin altitude indication on EICAS display.

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VERSION 20.5

The EICAS 20.5 features implemented in the software are described

below:

Air conditioning system

− "BLEED 1(2) VLV CLSD" message logic improved in order to avoid
spurious alarms.
Fuel System
− "FUEL VENT OPEN" and "FUEL XFER INOP" messages logic
improved in order to avoid spurious alarms (only applicable to
EMB-145 XR model).
Powerplant System
− "ENG1(2) REV DISAGREE" message logic improved in order to
avoid spurious alarms.
Pressurization System
− "HI ALT LDG-T/O" message changed from caution to advisory
(only applicable to airplanes properly equipped for High
Altitude Operation).
Navigation System
− The Radio Altimeter indication was modified in order to reduce the
discrepancy between the current altitude of the aircraft and the PFD
Radio Altitude indication.
Autopilot System
− Pitch Wheel Command Integrator - Correction to avoid poor
Autopilot response when using the Pitch Wheel while coupled to the
copilot’s Flight Director, which may cause the Autopilot logic to
reset an integrator, resulting in sluggish Autopilot response.
− Pitch Axes - Correction to avoid Autopilot nuisance disconnection
due to the Pitch Primary Monitor during the Coupled Autopilot Go-
Around test (only applicable to EMB-145 XR model).
General Changes
− New AZ-950 MADC Maintenance Page on PFD.

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VERSION 20.7

The EICAS 20.7 features implemented in the software are described

below:

Autopilot:
− Autopilot disengagement without aural warning Correction: It was
verified that under certain circumstances the autopilot can
disengage without aural warning. It occurs when autopilot is
engaged and TCS button pressed. If any pitch trim switch is
commanded while the TCS is being released the autopilot
disengages with no aural warning. The same situation can occurs
when deploying/retracting speed brake simultaneously to TCS
releasing, due to the automatic pitch trim command during speed
brake actuation.
− Symbol Generator Reversion Correction: It was verified an
abnormal behavior in the Automatic Flight Control System when a
Symbol Generator reversion occurs on the pilot side. In this case
the Autopilot reverts to basic mode and automatically couples to the
co-pilot Flight Director as expected. If a vertical mode is selected to
either climbing or descending following the Symbol Generator
reversion, the Autopilot will not hold the pre-selected altitude
although the Flight Director bars indicate level off and the PFD
shows the correct mode transition from the selected vertical mode
to ASEL mode and from ASEL mode to ALT HOLD mode.
− CAT II operation at Providence Airport: Automatic Flight Control
System changes were required in order to allow CAT II operation at
Providence Airport, which has a RA Minimums of 80 ft. The current
RA Minimums interval does not include 80 ft. Therefore, the 80 ft
RA Minimums was included in the CAT II logic to allow proper
operation in this airport.
− Roll Oscillation Solution at high altitudes: Yaw Damper control law
was modified in order to minimize the roll oscillation observed at
high altitudes when autopilot is engaged. This modification is
enabled only in the 135 family airplane (EMB-135ER, EMB-135LR
and EMB-135BJ) via IM-600 new parameter called RUDDER BIAS.

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HGS:
− HGS compatibility issue: version 20.7 (Phase 10.7) shall correct the
compatibility issue between EICAS Version 20.5 (Phase 10.5) and
HGS equipped airplane. Therefore the RA value shall be displayed
again on the HGS combiner. There will be no modifications on the
HGS system.

Ice Protection:
− “ICE COND – A/ICE INOP” message logic change: in the current
logic, under ice condition on the ground, this message may
undesirably appear because the Anti-Ice protection cannot be
activated. The reason for this modification is to inhibit this message
only on the ground, when the airplane speed is below 25 kt.

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SB SUBJECT

SB 145-00-0025 Increases the MZFW of the EMB-135ER Model.

SB 145-00-0028 Increases the MTOW of the EMB-135ER Model.
SB 145-00-0031 Configures Airplane for Operations up to 8500 ft.
SB 145-21-0006 Replaces the Air Conditioning Digital Controller.
SB 145-21-0011 Improves the Air Conditioning in the Passenger
Cabin.
SB 145-22-0001 Configures Airplane for CAT II Operation.
SB 145-22-0004 Configures Airplane for CAT II Operation.
SB 145-23-0003 Introduces VHF Channel Spacing of 8.33 KHz.
SB 145-23-0028 Incorporates Aural Alert For CMU Message.
SB 145-25-0261 Baggage Compartment Liner Reinforcement.
SB 145-25-0287 Installs Cut Out Access To Unlock Jammed
Slide Door.
SB 145-25-0302 Improvements on the Lavatory Bifold Door.
SB 145-26-0004 Replacement of the Smoke Detector Sensor in
the Baggage Compartment for Class “C”.
SB 145-26-0007 Engine and APU Fire Extinguish Bottle
Monitoring Systems - Modification to Electrical
Circuitry.
SB 145-27-0100 HSCU Replacement.
SB 145-27-0101 Gust Lock electromechanical new logic.
SB 145-27-0115 Electromechanical Gust Lock Lever Redesign.
SB 145-28-0018 High Level Exceeding Indication System
Installation.
SB 145-30-0019 Improves the Piccolo Burst Monitoring System.

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SB 145-30-0021 Replaces the Anti-Icing System Valves.

SB 145-30-0028 Installs the New TAT Sensor Heater Electrical
Configuration.
SB 145-30-0033 Incorporate Changes To The Windshield
Heating System.
SB 145-31-0009 Incorporates EICAS 15A Version.
SB 145-31-0016 Incorporates EICAS 16.5 Version.
SB 145-31-0020 Incorporates EICAS 17 Version.
SB 145-31-0021 Includes a New Oil Pressure Sensor.
SB 145-31-0028 Replaces AWU.
SB 145-31-0038 Incorporates Modifications to Extend the Speed
Envelope of the EMB-145XR Model.
SB 145-31-0040 Configures the EMB-145XR Model for CAT II
Operation.
SB 145-31-0042 Incorporates EICAS 20.5 Version.
SB 145-32-0002 Changes the Travel Limits of the Nose Wheel
Steering System.
SB 145-32-0030 Replaces Brakes, Tires and Wheels for the LR
Version.
SB 145-32-0065 Incorporates the Use of Towbarless Tug.
SB 145-32-0086 Incorporates the Use of Towbarless Tug.
SB 145-32-0102 Incorporates the Use of Towbarless Tug.
SB 145-32-0104 Changes Nose Wheel Steering System logic.
SB 145-34-0046 Improves TCAS/AWU interface.

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SB SUBJECT

SB 145-34-0049 Changes the Integrated Standby Instrument

System (ISIS) into new P/N C16221GC03 -
Amendment A.
SB 145-34-0089 Incorporates modifications related to Mode S
Elementary Surveillance Transponders.
SB 145-34-0096 Incorporates modifications related to Mode S
Enhanced Surveillance Transponders.
SB 145-36-0028 Changes EBV S/O Valve by a Pressure
Regulator Valve.
SB 145-49-0010 Improves the Airborne Auxiliary Power (APU).
SB 145-49-0012 Changes Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Electronic
Sequence Unit (ESU) feeder bus.
SB 145-49-0014 Replaces the APU Air Inlet Frame.
SB 145-52-0040 Lock Pin Installation.
SB 145-53-0064 Increases the MZFW of the EMB-145ER and EP
Models.
SB 145-53-0065 Reduces MTOW of the EMB-145LR Model.
SB 145-53-0066 Updates MTOW of the EMB-145LR Model.
SB 145-53-0068 Increases the maximum gross weights of the
EMB-145LR Model.
SB 145-71-0003 Implements the Protection Guard for the Engine
Start Switches.
SB 145-73-0010 Incorporates FADEC B5.1.1 Version on
AE3007A and A1/1 Engines.
SB 145-73-0011 Incorporates FADEC B5.1.1 Version on
AE3007A1 Engines.
SB 145-73-0012 Incorporates FADEC B5.1.1 Version on
AE3007A1P Engines.

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SB 145-73-0013 Incorporates FADEC B5.1.1 Version on

AE3007A1/3 Engines.
SB 145-73-0014 Incorporates FADEC B5.1.1 Version on
AE3007A3 Engines.
SB 145-73-0021 Incorporates FADEC B7.6 Version on AE3007A
and A1/1 Engines.
SB 145-73-0022 Incorporates FADEC B7.6 Version on AE3007A1
Engines.
SB 145-73-0023 Incorporates FADEC B7.6 Version on
AE3007A1P Engines.
SB 145-73-0024 Incorporates FADEC B7.6 Version on
AE3007A1/3 Engines.
SB 145-73-0025 Incorporates FADEC B7.6 Version on AE3007A3
Engines.
SB 145-73-0026 Incorporates FADEC B7.6 Version on
AE3007A1E Engines.
SB 145-73-0027 Incorporates FADEC B8.0 Version on
AE3007A1P Engines.
SB 145-73-0028 Incorporates FADEC B8.0 Version on
AE3007A1E Engines.
SB 145-73-0029 Incorporates FADEC B8.0 Version on AE3007A1
Engines.
SB 145-73-0030 Incorporates FADEC B8.0 Version on
AE3007A1/1 Engines.
SB 145-73-0031 Incorporates FADEC B8.0 Version on
AE3007A1/3 Engines.
SB 145-77-0002 Includes Placard for 95 psi Oil Pressure Limit.
SB 145-77-0003 Includes Placard for 115 psi Oil Pressure Limit.
SB T-62T-49-152 Incorporates Modification to Permit APU Start
Above 25000 ft.

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