80 FR 50812 - Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 162 (August 21, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 162 (August 21, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 162 (Friday, August 21, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 50812-50814] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-20589] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3143; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-047-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB-135 airplanes and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of chafing between the fuel pump electrical harness and the fuel pump tubing during scheduled maintenance. This proposed AD would require a detailed inspection for chafing on the electrical harness of each electrical fuel pump in the fuel tanks, replacing the affected electrical fuel pump with a new or serviceable pump if necessary, and installing clamps on the fuel pump electrical harnesses. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct chafing of the fuel pump harnesses with other parts inside the fuel tank, which could present a potential ignition source that could result in a fire or fuel tank explosion. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 5, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer), Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170-Putim- 12227-901 S[atilde]o Jose dos Campos-SP-Brasil; telephone +55 12 3927- 5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; fax +55 12 3927-7546; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.flyembraer.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3143; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about [[Page 50813]] this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-3143; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-047-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2015-03-01, effective March 23, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB-135 airplanes and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes. The MCAI states: Chafing between the fuel pump electrical harness and fuel pump tubing was detected during scheduled maintenance. We are issuing this [Brazilian] AD to protect the fuel pump harnesses against chafing with other parts inside the fuel tank, which could present a potential ignition source that could result in a fire or fuel tank explosion. The required actions include a detailed inspection for chafing on the electrical harness of each electrical fuel pump in the fuel tanks, replacing the affected electrical fuel pump with a new or serviceable pump if necessary, and installing clamps on the fuel pump electrical harnesses. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3143. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Embraer has issued Service Bulletin 145-28-0030, Revision 01, dated October 22, 2010; and Service Bulletin 145LEG-28-0032, Revision 01, dated November 20, 2012. The service information describes procedures for a detailed inspection for chafing on the electrical harness of each electrical fuel pump in the fuel tanks, replacing the affected electrical fuel pump with a new or serviceable pump if necessary, and installing clamps on the fuel pump electrical harnesses. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 731 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 11 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $683,485, or $935 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 6 work-hours and require parts costing $11,242, for a cost of $11,752 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these actions. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer): Docket No. FAA- 2015-3143; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-047-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 5, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. [[Page 50814]] (1) Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB- 135ER-135KE, -135KL, and -135LR airplanes; and Model EMB-145, - 145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 145-28-0030, Revision 01, dated October 22, 2010. (2) Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB- 135BJ airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG-28-0032, Revision 01, dated November 20, 2012. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of chafing between the fuel pump electrical harness and the fuel pump tubing during scheduled maintenance. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct chafing of the fuel pump harnesses with other parts inside the fuel tank, which could present a potential ignition source that could result in a fire or fuel tank explosion. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Detailed Inspection and Corrective Action Do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD at the applicable times specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. (1) Do a detailed inspection for chafing on the electrical harness of each electrical fuel pump in the fuel tanks, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 145-28-0030, Revision 01, dated October 22, 2010 (for Model EMB-135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR airplanes; and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes); or Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG-28-0032, Revision 01, dated November 20, 2012 (for Model EMB-135BJ airplanes). If any chafing is found, before further flight, replace the affected electrical fuel pump with a new or serviceable pump having the same part number, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 145-28-0030, Revision 01, dated October 22, 2010; or Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG-28-0032, Revision 01, dated November 20, 2012; as applicable. (2) Install clamps on the fuel pump electrical harnesses, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 145-28-0030, Revision 01, dated October 22, 2010 (for Model EMB-135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR airplanes; and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes); or Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG-28-0032, Revision 01, dated November 20, 2012 (for Model EMB-135BJ airplanes). (h) Compliance Times (1) For Model EMB-135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR airplanes; and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes: Do the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD within 2,500 flight hours or 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (2) For Model EMB-135BJ airplanes: Do the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD within 4,800 flight hours or 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Embraer Service Bulletin 145-28-0030, dated September 1, 2010 (for Model EMB-135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR airplanes; and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145MP, and - 145EP airplanes); or Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG-28-0032, dated September 15, 2012 (for Model EMB-135BJ airplanes). This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC); or ANAC's authorized Designee. If approved by the ANAC Designee, the approval must include the Designee's authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2015-03-01, dated March 23, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3143. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer), Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170- Putim-12227-901 S[atilde]o Jose dos Campos-SP-Brasil; telephone +55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; fax +55 12 3927-7546; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.flyembraer.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 12, 2015. Suzanne Masterson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-20589 Filed 8-20-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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been embodied, except those on which (i) Related Information DATES: We must receive comments on
Dassault Aviation Modification M5870 has (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing this proposed AD by October 5, 2015.
been embodied in production. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(2) Dassault Aviation Model FALCON Airworthiness Directive 2014–0115, dated
2000EX airplanes, all serial numbers on using the procedures found in 14 CFR
May 13, 2014, for related information. This 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
which Dassault Aviation Modification M2846 MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
has been embodied, except those on which Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
methods:
Dassault Aviation Modification M3678 has searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
been embodied in production. 2015–3144. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(d) Subject (2) For service information identified in instructions for submitting comments.
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; • Mail: U.S. Department of
America Code 57, Wings. telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(e) Reason www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
service information at the FAA, Transport W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
This AD was prompted by a report of
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20590.
significant fuel leakage at the middle position
of the left outboard slat. We are issuing this
Renton, WA. For information on the • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
availability of this material at the FAA, call Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
AD to prevent failure of the assembly of the
425–227–1221.
slat extension mechanical stop, which if not 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
corrected, could lead to a significant fuel leak Issued in Renton, Washington, on August W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
and result in an uncontained fire. 11, 2015. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
(f) Compliance Suzanne Masterson, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Comply with this AD within the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Federal holidays.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in
compliance times specified, unless already
done. [FR Doc. 2015–20586 Filed 8–20–15; 8:45 am] this proposed AD, contact Empresa
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(g) Modification (Embraer), Technical Publications
Within 9 months or 440 flight hours, Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria
whichever occurs first after the effective date DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Lima, 2170–Putim–12227–901 São Jose
of this AD: Modify the assembly of the slat dos Campos–SP–Brasil; telephone +55
extension mechanical stop, in accordance Federal Aviation Administration
with Accomplishment Instructions of
12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax
Dassault Service Bulletin F900EX–450, dated +55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@
March 10, 2014; or Dassault Service Bulletin 14 CFR Part 39 embraer.com.br; Internet http://
F2000EX–344, dated March 10, 2014, as [Docket No. FAA–2015–3143; Directorate www.flyembraer.com. You may view
applicable. Identifier 2015–NM–047–AD] this referenced service information at
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
the FAA, Transport Airplane
RIN 2120–AA64 Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
The following provisions also apply to this Renton, WA. For information on the
AD: Airworthiness Directives; Empresa
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
availability of this material at the FAA,
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International call 425–227–1221.
(Embraer) Airplanes
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Examining the AD Docket
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to AGENCY: Federal Aviation
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Administration (FAA), DOT. You may examine the AD docket on
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking the Internet at http://
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (NPRM). www.regulations.gov by searching for
request to your principal inspector or local and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Flight Standards District Office, as SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 3143; or in person at the Docket
appropriate. If sending information directly airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Management Facility between 9 a.m.
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (Embraer) Model EMB–135 airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind and Model EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, contains this proposed AD, the
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; –145LR, –145MP, and –145EP airplanes. regulatory evaluation, any comments
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. This proposed AD was prompted by a received, and other information. The
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- report of chafing between the fuel pump street address for the Docket Operations
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using electrical harness and the fuel pump office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate tubing during scheduled maintenance. the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
This proposed AD would require a be available in the AD docket shortly
standards district office/certificate holding detailed inspection for chafing on the after receipt.
district office. The AMOC approval letter electrical harness of each electrical fuel FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
must specifically reference this AD. pump in the fuel tanks, replacing the Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any affected electrical fuel pump with a new International Branch, ANM–116,
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective or serviceable pump if necessary, and Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
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actions from a manufacturer, the action must installing clamps on the fuel pump 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
be accomplished using a method approved electrical harnesses. We are proposing 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1175;
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
this AD to detect and correct chafing of fax 425–227–1149.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency the fuel pump harnesses with other SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design parts inside the fuel tank, which could
present a potential ignition source that Comments Invited
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the could result in a fire or fuel tank We invite you to send any written
DOA-authorized signature. explosion. relevant data, views, or arguments about
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this proposed AD. Send your comments installing clamps on the fuel pump the Administrator finds necessary for
to an address listed under the electrical harnesses. This service safety in air commerce. This regulation
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. information is reasonably available is within the scope of that authority
FAA–2015–3143; Directorate Identifier because the interested parties have because it addresses an unsafe condition
2015–NM–047–AD’’ at the beginning of access to it through their normal course that is likely to exist or develop on
your comments. We specifically invite of business or by the means identified products identified in this rulemaking
comments on the overall regulatory, in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. action.
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will FAA’s Determination and Requirements Regulatory Findings
consider all comments received by the of This Proposed AD We determined that this proposed AD
closing date and may amend this This product has been approved by would not have federalism implications
proposed AD based on those comments. the aviation authority of another under Executive Order 13132. This
We will post all comments we country, and is approved for operation proposed AD would not have a
receive, without change, to http:// in the United States. Pursuant to our substantial direct effect on the States, on
www.regulations.gov, including any bilateral agreement with the State of the relationship between the national
personal information you provide. We Design Authority, we have been notified Government and the States, or on the
will also post a report summarizing each of the unsafe condition described in the distribution of power and
substantive verbal contact we receive MCAI and service information responsibilities among the various
about this proposed AD. referenced above. We are proposing this levels of government.
AD because we evaluated all pertinent For the reasons discussed above, I
Discussion
information and determined an unsafe certify this proposed regulation:
The Agência Nacional de Aviação condition exists and is likely to exist or 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation develop on other products of these same action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian type designs. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Airworthiness Directive 2015–03–01, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
effective March 23, 2015 (referred to Costs of Compliance
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
after this as the Mandatory Continuing We estimate that this proposed AD 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the affects 731 airplanes of U.S. registry. Alaska; and
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition We also estimate that it would take 4. Will not have a significant
for certain Empresa Brasileira de about 11 work-hours per product to economic impact, positive or negative,
Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) Model comply with the basic requirements of on a substantial number of small entities
EMB–135 airplanes and Model EMB– this proposed AD. The average labor under the criteria of the Regulatory
145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, –145XR, rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on Flexibility Act.
–145MP, and –145EP airplanes. The these figures, we estimate the cost of
MCAI states: this proposed AD on U.S. operators to List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Chafing between the fuel pump electrical be $683,485, or $935 per product. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
harness and fuel pump tubing was detected In addition, we estimate that any safety, Incorporation by reference,
during scheduled maintenance. We are necessary follow-on actions would take Safety.
issuing this [Brazilian] AD to protect the fuel about 6 work-hours and require parts
pump harnesses against chafing with other costing $11,242, for a cost of $11,752 The Proposed Amendment
parts inside the fuel tank, which could per product. We have no way of
present a potential ignition source that could
Accordingly, under the authority
determining the number of aircraft that delegated to me by the Administrator,
result in a fire or fuel tank explosion.
might need these actions. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
The required actions include a According to the manufacturer, some 39 as follows:
detailed inspection for chafing on the of the costs of this proposed AD may be
electrical harness of each electrical fuel covered under warranty, thereby PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
pump in the fuel tanks, replacing the reducing the cost impact on affected DIRECTIVES
affected electrical fuel pump with a new individuals. We do not control warranty
or serviceable pump if necessary, and coverage for affected individuals. As a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
installing clamps on the fuel pump result, we have included all costs in our continues to read as follows:
electrical harnesses. You may examine cost estimate. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the MCAI in the AD docket on the
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended]
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
FAA–2015–3143. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD):
Related Service Information Under 1 section 106, describes the authority of
CFR Part 51 Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (Embraer): Docket No. FAA–2015–3143;
Embraer has issued Service Bulletin Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–047–AD.
145–28–0030, Revision 01, dated detail the scope of the Agency’s
October 22, 2010; and Service Bulletin authority. (a) Comments Due Date
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145LEG–28–0032, Revision 01, dated We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by October 5,
November 20, 2012. The service the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 2015.
information describes procedures for a Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs
detailed inspection for chafing on the General requirements.’’ Under that
None.
electrical harness of each electrical fuel section, Congress charges the FAA with
pump in the fuel tanks, replacing the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) Applicability
affected electrical fuel pump with a new air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to the airplanes specified
or serviceable pump if necessary, and for practices, methods, and procedures in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
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(1) Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (h) Compliance Times searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
(Embraer) Model EMB–135ER–135KE, (1) For Model EMB–135ER, –135KE, 2015–3143.
–135KL, and –135LR airplanes; and Model –135KL, and –135LR airplanes; and Model (2) For service information identified in
EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, this AD, contact Empresa Brasileira de
–145MP, and –145EP airplanes, certificated –145MP, and –145EP airplanes: Do the Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer), Technical
in any category, as identified in Embraer actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro
Service Bulletin 145–28–0030, Revision 01, within 2,500 flight hours or 24 months after Faria Lima, 2170–Putim–12227–901 São Jose
dated October 22, 2010. the effective date of this AD, whichever dos Campos–SP–Brasil; telephone +55 12
(2) Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. occurs first. 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax +55 12
(Embraer) Model EMB–135BJ airplanes, (2) For Model EMB–135BJ airplanes: Do 3927–7546; email distrib@embraer.com.br;
certificated in any category, as identified in the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this Internet http://www.flyembraer.com. You
Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG–28–0032, AD within 4,800 flight hours or 48 months may view this service information at the
Revision 01, dated November 20, 2012. after the effective date of this AD, whichever FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
occurs first. Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(d) Subject information on the availability of this
(i) Credit for Previous Actions material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel. This paragraph provides credit for actions Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those 12, 2015.
(e) Reason actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Embraer Service Suzanne Masterson,
This AD was prompted by a report of
Bulletin 145–28–0030, dated September 1, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
chafing between the fuel pump electrical
2010 (for Model EMB–135ER, –135KE, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
harness and the fuel pump tubing during
scheduled maintenance. We are issuing this –135KL, and –135LR airplanes; and Model [FR Doc. 2015–20589 Filed 8–20–15; 8:45 am]
EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR,
AD to detect and correct chafing of the fuel BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
–145MP, and –145EP airplanes); or Embraer
pump harnesses with other parts inside the
Service Bulletin 145LEG–28–0032, dated
fuel tank, which could present a potential
September 15, 2012 (for Model EMB–135BJ
ignition source that could result in a fire or airplanes). This service information is not DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
fuel tank explosion. incorporated by reference in this AD.
(f) Compliance Internal Revenue Service
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
Comply with this AD within the The following provisions also apply to this
compliance times specified, unless already 26 CFR Part 1
AD:
done. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance [REG–108214–15]
(g) Detailed Inspection and Corrective (AMOCs): The Manager, International
Action Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane RIN 1545–BM69
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
Do the actions specified in paragraphs approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Exception From Passive Income for
(g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD at the applicable using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Certain Foreign Insurance Companies;
times specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Hearing; Correction
of this AD. request to your principal inspector or local
(1) Do a detailed inspection for chafing on Flight Standards District Office, as AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
the electrical harness of each electrical fuel appropriate. If sending information directly Treasury.
pump in the fuel tanks, in accordance with to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: ACTION: Correction to a notice of a
the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
Service Bulletin 145–28–0030, Revision 01, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
public hearing on a proposed
dated October 22, 2010 (for Model EMB– Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind rulemaking.
135ER, –135KE, –135KL, and –135LR Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149.
SUMMARY: This document corrects a
airplanes; and Model EMB–145, –145ER,
–145MR, –145LR, –145MP, and –145EP Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- notice of public hearing on proposed
airplanes); or Embraer Service Bulletin AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using regulations that published in the
145LEG–28–0032, Revision 01, dated any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Federal Register on Wednesday, August
November 20, 2012 (for Model EMB–135BJ principal inspector, or lacking a principal 19, 2015. The proposed regulations
airplanes). If any chafing is found, before inspector, the manager of the local flight provide guidance regarding when a
further flight, replace the affected electrical standards district office/certificate holding foreign insurance company’s income is
fuel pump with a new or serviceable pump district office. The AMOC approval letter excluded from the definition of passive
having the same part number, in accordance must specifically reference this AD. income under section 1297(b)(2)(B).
with the Accomplishment Instructions of (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective DATES: Outlines of topics to be
Embraer Service Bulletin 145–28–0030,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must discussed at the public hearing being
Revision 01, dated October 22, 2010; or
Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG–28–0032,
be accomplished using a method approved held on Friday, September 18, 2015 (see
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– the document published at 80 FR 50239,
Revision 01, dated November 20, 2012; as
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or August 19, 2015), are still being
applicable.
the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil accepted and must be received by
(2) Install clamps on the fuel pump (ANAC); or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If
electrical harnesses, in accordance with the August 26, 2015.
approved by the ANAC Designee, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer approval must include the Designee’s FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Service Bulletin 145–28–0030, Revision 01, authorized signature. Concerning the proposed regulations,
dated October 22, 2010 (for Model EMB– Josephine Firehock at (202) 317–4932;
135ER, –135KE, –135KL, and –135LR (k) Related Information
concerning submissions of comments,
airplanes; and Model EMB–145, –145ER, (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing the hearing and/or to be placed on the
–145MR, –145LR, –145MP, and –145EP Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian building access list to attend the hearing
airplanes); or Embraer Service Bulletin Airworthiness Directive 2015–03–01, dated
145LEG–28–0032, Revision 01, dated March 23, 2015, for related information. This
Oluwafunmilayo Taylor at (202) 317–
November 20, 2012 (for Model EMB–135BJ MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 6901 (not toll-free numbers).
airplanes). Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 5, 2015. | |
| Contact | Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 50812 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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