EMB ERJ 190/195 ER/LR
Troubleshooting; Workload
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew FLC complied w / Automation / Advisory; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; General Declared Emergency; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
On climbout around FL220 we received an amber 'Stab Lock Fault' amber message and the pitch trim indication was replaced by amber dashes. We ran the QRC procedure which stated to 'Land at the nearest suitable airport'. Weather had been close to minimums when we left and I knew a nearby major airport had longer runways and better weather; as well as maintenance and better services available. We asked to level off and told ATC we would need to divert for a maintenance issue. We sent a message to Dispatch informing them and I informed the flight attendants we would be diverting. ATC declared an emergency and we decided to have the emergency vehicles sent out. On descent into the divert airport the message extinguished; however the amber dashes remained. The First Officer and I decided to continue with the diversion. We were given the longest runway and made a normal approach and landing. Upon rollout the Stab Lock Fault returned and we had an associated 'FLT Control no DSPTCH' message. We were able to taxi to the gate without assistance or further issue.
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An ERJ-190 STAB LOCK FAULT amber annunciator alerted during climb; so after completing the QRH which included the command; LAND AT THE NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT; the crew declared an emergency and diverted to a nearby major airport.