80 FR 74720 - Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 229 (November 30, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 229 (November 30, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 229 (Monday, November 30, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 74720-74722] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-30224] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-6542; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-038-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 airplanes; and all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracks in certain engine low-stage bleed check valves. This proposed AD would require replacing the air management system (AMS) controller operation program of the AMS controller processor boards, and replacement of the current low-stage bleed check valve and associated seals. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the low-stage bleed check valve, which could result in dual engine in-flight shutdown. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 14, 2016. 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 Embraer S.A., 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- 6542; 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: Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1622; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-6542; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-038-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 2015-02-02, dated March 6, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. The MCAI states: [[Page 74721]] This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by reports of cracks in some engine low-stage bleed check valves having part number (P[/]N) 1001447-6. Further analysis has determined that if a new (zero hour) low-stage bleed check valve P/N 1001447-6 is installed in an airplane already equipped with the Air Management System (AMS) controller processor boards containing the AMS Controller Operational Program version Black Label 13, or a later version, premature cracking on the petals of the low-stage bleed check valve is not expected to occur. We are issuing this [Brazilian] AD to prevent the possibility of a dual engine in-flight shutdown due to low-stage bleed check valve failure. The required action is replacement of the AMS controller operation program of the AMS controller processor boards, and replacement of the low-stage bleed check valves and associated seals. 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-2015-6542. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Embraer has issued Service Bulletin 190-36-0023, Revision 03, dated September 24, 2014, which describes procedures for replacing the engine low-stage bleed check valves. Embraer has also issued Service Bulletin 190-21-0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013, which describe procedures for replacing the AMS controller operation program of the AMS controller processor boards. 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. Differences Between the MCAI and This Proposed AD The applicability of paragraph (g) of this proposed AD is limited to airplanes identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 190-21-0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013. The MCAI did not include this limitation. We have included this limitation because Model ERJ 190 airplanes with serial number (S/N) 19000587, S/N 19000589, S/N 19000593 and subsequent have a modification incorporated at the factory equivalent to the modification required by this AD. Also, this proposed AD includes all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, and -100 SU airplanes; and Model ERJ 170-200 LR, -200 SU, and -200 STD airplanes, because of an additional proposed requirement in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, which is related to installation of used low-stage bleed check valves having P/N 001447-6 on Model ERJ 170 airplanes. ANAC is considering future rulemaking to include a similar requirement. 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 the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 197 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $638 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $192,666, or $978 per product. 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): Embraer S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2015-6542; Directorate Identifier 2015- NM-038-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 14, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) All Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, and -100 SU airplanes; and Model ERJ 170-200 LR, -200 SU, and -200 STD airplanes. (2) All Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, - 200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 36, Pneumatic. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in certain engine low- stage bleed check valves. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the low-stage bleed check valve, which could result in dual engine in-flight shutdown. [[Page 74722]] (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification For Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190 airplanes identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 190-21-0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013, within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the Hamilton Sundstrand air management system (AMS) controller operation program of the AMS controller processor boards, as specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. (1) Replace with a new, improved program, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 190-21-0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013. (2) Replace with a version of the Hamilton Sundstrand AMS controller operation program approved after August 31, 2012, using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC); or ANAC's authorized Designee. (h) Valve Replacement For Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190 airplanes identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 190-21-0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013, within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, and after accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Replace the check valve and associated seals of the left-hand and right-hand engine bleed system with a check valve identified in paragraph (i) of this AD, and new seals, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 190-36-0023, Revision 03, dated September 24, 2014. (i) Allowed Valves When complying with paragraph (h) of this AD, the low-stage bleed check valves having P/N 1001447-6, and associated seals, are replaced with new ones (zero-hour). Low-stage bleed check valves having P/N 1001447-6 that can be demonstrated with logged hours only on ERJ-170 aircraft and/or on ERJ-190 aircraft equipped with the AMS Controller Operational Program version Black Label 13, or a later version, can be used instead of new ones (zero-hour). (j) Parts Installation Limitation (1) For Model ERJ 170-100 STD, -100 LR, -100SU, -100SE, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 SU airplanes: No person may install on any airplane a low-stage bleed check valve having P/N 1001447-6 that was installed on any Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -200 STD, -200 LR, or -200 IGW airplane, any serial number except 190-00587, 190-00589, and 190-00593 and subsequent, prior to accomplishment of paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) For Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100IGW, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes: No person may install on any airplane on which the actions of paragraph (g) of this AD have been done, a low- stage bleed check valve having P/N 1001447-6 that was previously installed on any Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -200 STD, -200 LR, or -200 IGW airplane, any serial number except 190-00587, 190-00589, 190-00593 and subsequent, prior to accomplishment of paragraph (g) of this AD. (k) Credit for Previous Actions (1) 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 the service information identified in paragraph (k)(1)(i) or (k)(1)(ii) of this AD. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (i) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-21-0041, dated September 27, 2012. (ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-21-0041, Revision 01, dated December 20, 2012. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information identified in paragraph (k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii), or (k)(2)(iii) of this AD. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (i) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-36-0023, dated July 22, 2013. (ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-36-0023, Revision 01, dated September 3, 2013. (iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-36-0023, Revision 02, dated April 30, 2014. (l) 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: Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-1622; 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 ANAC; or ANAC's authorized Designee. If approved by the ANAC Designee, the approval must include the Designee's authorized signature. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2015-02-02, dated March 6, 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-2015-6542. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Embraer S.A., 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 November 20, 2015. Jeffrey E. 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and International Operations DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this referenced service information at
regulations.2 In that document we the FAA, Transport Airplane
published a chart, listing the Agencies’ Federal Aviation Administration Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
regulations in the 12 categories included Renton, WA. For information on the
in the EGRPRA review. The comment 14 CFR Part 39 availability of this material at the FAA,
period for this Federal Register [Docket No. FAA–2015–6542; Directorate call 425–227–1221.
document closed on September 2, 2014. Identifier 2015–NM–038–AD] Examining the AD Docket
On February 13, 2015, we published a RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on
Federal Register document asking for the Internet at http://
public comment on three additional Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. www.regulations.gov by searching for
categories—Banking Operations; Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Capital; and the Community 6542; or in person at the Docket
Reinvestment Act.3 The comment AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
period for the second Federal Register and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
document closed on May 14, 2015. On ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
June 5, 2015, the Agencies published a (NPRM). contains this proposed AD, the
third Federal Register document asking SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new regulatory evaluation, any comments
for public comment on three additional airworthiness directive (AD) for all received, and other information. The
categories—Consumer Protection; Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 airplanes; street address for the Docket Operations
Directors, Officers and Employees; and and all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190– office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
Money Laundering.4 This third Federal 100 STD, –100 LR, –100 IGW, –200 the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
Register document announced that the STD, –200 LR, and –200 IGW airplanes. be available in the AD docket shortly
Agencies’ expanded the scope of the This proposed AD was prompted by after receipt.
EGRPRA review to cover newly issued reports of cracks in certain engine low- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana
regulations. The comment period for the stage bleed check valves. This proposed Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer,
third document closed on September 3, AD would require replacing the air International Branch, ANM–116,
2015. Before the end of the year, the management system (AMS) controller Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Agencies intend to issue the final operation program of the AMS 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
controller processor boards, and 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1622;
Federal Register document, requesting
replacement of the current low-stage fax 425–227–1149.
comment on regulations in the last three
bleed check valve and associated seals. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
categories—Rules of Procedure; Safety
and Soundness; and Securities, as well We are proposing this AD to prevent Comments Invited
as on any other final rules not covered failure of the low-stage bleed check
valve, which could result in dual engine We invite you to send any written
by one of the prior Federal Register relevant data, views, or arguments about
documents. In addition, to be as in-flight shutdown.
this proposed AD. Send your comments
inclusive as possible, the Agencies will DATES: We must receive comments on
to an address listed under the
invite comment during the comment this proposed AD by January 14, 2016. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
period for the fourth document on any ADDRESSES: You may send comments, FAA–2015–6542; Directorate Identifier
Agency rule that is issued in final form using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2015–NM–038–AD’’ at the beginning of
before the end of the year. Finally, as 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following your comments. We specifically invite
noted in prior documents, the Agencies methods: comments on the overall regulatory,
will continue to accept comments on • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy
any rules included in the prior Federal http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Register documents for which we have instructions for submitting comments. consider all comments received by the
• Fax: 202–493–2251. closing date and may amend this
already sought comment during the
• Mail: U.S. Department of proposed AD based on those comments.
open comment period in the final Transportation, Docket Operations, M– We will post all comments we
Federal Register document. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room receive, without change, to http://
Dated: November 18, 2015. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., www.regulations.gov, including any
Thomas J. Curry, Washington, DC 20590. personal information you provide. We
Comptroller of the Currency. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive
By order of the Board of Governors of the
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room about this proposed AD.
Federal Reserve System, November 19, 2015.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Robert deV. Frierson, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 Discussion
Secretary of the Board. p.m., Monday through Friday, except The Agência Nacional de Aviação
Dated: November 18, 2015. Federal holidays. Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation
Robert E. Feldman, For service information identified in authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian
this proposed AD, contact Embraer S.A., Airworthiness Directive 2015–02–02,
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Executive Secretary, Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation. Technical Publications Section (PC dated March 6, 2015 (referred to after
060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170– this as the Mandatory Continuing
[FR Doc. 2015–30247 Filed 11–27–15; 8:45 am]
Putim–12227–901 São Jose dos Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
BILLING CODE 4810–33–P; 6210–01–P; 6714–01–P
Campos–SP–BRASIL; telephone +55 12 MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax for Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–100
2 79 FR 32172. +55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@ STD, –100 LR, –100 IGW, –200 STD,
3 80 FR 7980. embraer.com.br; Internet http:// –200 LR, and –200 IGW airplanes. The
4 80 FR 32046. www.flyembraer.com. You may view MCAI states:
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This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by having P/N 001447–6 on Model ERJ 170 distribution of power and
reports of cracks in some engine low-stage airplanes. ANAC is considering future responsibilities among the various
bleed check valves having part number (P[/ rulemaking to include a similar levels of government.
]N) 1001447–6. Further analysis has requirement. For the reasons discussed above, I
determined that if a new (zero hour) low-
certify this proposed regulation:
stage bleed check valve P/N 1001447–6 is FAA’s Determination and Requirements 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
installed in an airplane already equipped of This Proposed AD
with the Air Management System (AMS) action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
controller processor boards containing the This product has been approved by 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
AMS Controller Operational Program version the aviation authority of another DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Black Label 13, or a later version, premature country, and is approved for operation (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
cracking on the petals of the low-stage bleed in the United States. Pursuant to our 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
check valve is not expected to occur. We are bilateral agreement with the State of Alaska; and
issuing this [Brazilian] AD to prevent the Design Authority, we have been notified 4. Will not have a significant
possibility of a dual engine in-flight of the unsafe condition described in the economic impact, positive or negative,
shutdown due to low-stage bleed check valve on a substantial number of small entities
MCAI and service information
failure. under the criteria of the Regulatory
referenced above. We are proposing this
The required action is replacement of AD because we evaluated all pertinent Flexibility Act.
the AMS controller operation program information and determined an unsafe List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
of the AMS controller processor boards, condition exists and is likely to exist or
and replacement of the low-stage bleed develop on other products of the same Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
check valves and associated seals. You type design. safety, Incorporation by reference,
may examine the MCAI in the AD Safety.
docket on the Internet at http:// Costs of Compliance
The Proposed Amendment
www.regulations.gov by searching for We estimate that this proposed AD
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– affects 197 airplanes of U.S. registry. Accordingly, under the authority
6542. We also estimate that it would take delegated to me by the Administrator,
about 4 work-hours per product to the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Related Service Information Under 1 39 as follows:
comply with the basic requirements of
CFR Part 51
this proposed AD. The average labor PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Embraer has issued Service Bulletin rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
190–36–0023, Revision 03, dated DIRECTIVES
parts would cost about $638 per
September 24, 2014, which describes product. Based on these figures, we ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
procedures for replacing the engine low- estimate the cost of this proposed AD on continues to read as follows:
stage bleed check valves. Embraer has U.S. operators to be $192,666, or $978 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
also issued Service Bulletin 190–21– per product.
0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013, § 39.13 [Amended]
which describe procedures for replacing Authority for This Rulemaking
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the AMS controller operation program Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness
of the AMS controller processor boards. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD):
This service information is reasonably rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of Embraer S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2015–6542;
available because the interested parties
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–038–AD.
have access to it through their normal the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
course of business or by the means Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (a) Comments Due Date
identified in the ADDRESSES section of detail the scope of the Agency’s We must receive comments by January 14,
this NPRM. authority. 2016.
We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs
Differences Between the MCAI and This the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Proposed AD Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None.
The applicability of paragraph (g) of General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability
this proposed AD is limited to airplanes section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to the airplanes identified
identified in Embraer Service Bulletin promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
190–21–0041, Revision 02, dated July air commerce by prescribing regulations certificated in any category.
30, 2013. The MCAI did not include this for practices, methods, and procedures (1) All Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170–100
limitation. We have included this the Administrator finds necessary for LR, –100 STD, –100 SE, and –100 SU
limitation because Model ERJ 190 safety in air commerce. This regulation airplanes; and Model ERJ 170–200 LR, –200
airplanes with serial number (S/N) SU, and –200 STD airplanes.
is within the scope of that authority (2) All Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–100
19000587, S/N 19000589, S/N 19000593 because it addresses an unsafe condition STD, –100 LR, –100 IGW, –200 STD, –200
and subsequent have a modification that is likely to exist or develop on LR, and –200 IGW airplanes.
incorporated at the factory equivalent to products identified in this rulemaking
the modification required by this AD. action. (d) Subject
Also, this proposed AD includes all Air Transport Association (ATA) of
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Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170–100 LR, Regulatory Findings America Code 36, Pneumatic.
–100 STD, –100 SE, and –100 SU We determined that this proposed AD (e) Reason
airplanes; and Model ERJ 170–200 LR, would not have federalism implications
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks
–200 SU, and –200 STD airplanes, under Executive Order 13132. This in certain engine low-stage bleed check
because of an additional proposed proposed AD would not have a valves. We are issuing this AD to prevent
requirement in paragraph (j)(1) of this substantial direct effect on the States, on failure of the low-stage bleed check valve,
AD, which is related to installation of the relationship between the national which could result in dual engine in-flight
used low-stage bleed check valves Government and the States, or on the shutdown.
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(f) Compliance 190–100 STD, –100 LR, –100 IGW, –200 STD, MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Comply with this AD within the –200 LR, or –200 IGW airplane, any serial Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
compliance times specified, unless already number except 190–00587, 190–00589, 190– searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
done. 00593 and subsequent, prior to 2015–6542.
accomplishment of paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) For service information identified in
(g) Modification this AD, contact Embraer S.A., Technical
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
For Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190 airplanes Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro
identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 190– (1) This paragraph provides credit for Faria Lima, 2170 – Putim – 12227–901 São
21–0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013, actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, Jose dos Campos – SP – BRASIL; telephone
within 3 months after the effective date of if those actions were performed before the +55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax
this AD, replace the Hamilton Sundstrand air effective date of this AD using the service +55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@
management system (AMS) controller information identified in paragraph (k)(1)(i) embraer.com.br; Internet http://
operation program of the AMS controller or (k)(1)(ii) of this AD. This service www.flyembraer.com. You may view this
processor boards, as specified in paragraph information is not incorporated by reference service information at the FAA, Transport
in this AD. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
(i) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–21–0041, Renton, WA. For information on the
(1) Replace with a new, improved program,
dated September 27, 2012. availability of this material at the FAA, call
in accordance with the Accomplishment
(ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–21–0041, 425–227–1221.
Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 190–
Revision 01, dated December 20, 2012.
21–0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013. Issued in Renton, Washington, on
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
(2) Replace with a version of the Hamilton November 20, 2015.
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
Sundstrand AMS controller operation
if those actions were performed before the Jeffrey E. Duven,
program approved after August 31, 2012,
effective date of this AD using the service Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
using a method approved by the Manager,
information identified in paragraph (k)(2)(i), Aircraft Certification Service.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (k)(2)(ii), or (k)(2)(iii) of this AD. This service
Airplane Directorate, FAA; Agência Nacional information is not incorporated by reference [FR Doc. 2015–30224 Filed 11–27–15; 8:45 am]
de Aviação Civil (ANAC); or ANAC’s in this AD. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
authorized Designee. (i) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–36–0023,
(h) Valve Replacement dated July 22, 2013.
(ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–36–0023, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
For Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190 airplanes
Revision 01, dated September 3, 2013.
identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 190–
(iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–36– Federal Aviation Administration
21–0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013,
0023, Revision 02, dated April 30, 2014.
within 3 months after the effective date of
this AD, and after accomplishment of the (l) Other FAA AD Provisions 14 CFR Part 39
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD: The following provisions also apply to this [Docket No. FAA–2015–1014; Directorate
Replace the check valve and associated seals AD: Identifier 2015–NE–14–AD]
of the left-hand and right-hand engine bleed (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
system with a check valve identified in (AMOCs): The Manager, International RIN 2120–AA64
paragraph (i) of this AD, and new seals, in Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
accordance with the Accomplishment Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 190– approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Turbofan
36–0023, Revision 03, dated September 24, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Engines
2014. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
(i) Allowed Valves request to your principal inspector or local AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Flight Standards District Office, as Administration (FAA), DOT.
When complying with paragraph (h) of this appropriate. If sending information directly
AD, the low-stage bleed check valves having ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
P/N 1001447–6, and associated seals, are Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer,
replaced with new ones (zero-hour). Low- SUMMARY: The FAA is withdrawing a
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
stage bleed check valves having P/N Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
1001447–6 that can be demonstrated with Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
The NPRM proposed a new
logged hours only on ERJ–170 aircraft and/ telephone 425–227–1622; fax 425–227–1149. airworthiness directive (AD) that had
or on ERJ–190 aircraft equipped with the Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- applied to all Rolls-Royce Deutschland
AMS Controller Operational Program version AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Tay 650–15 and Tay
Black Label 13, or a later version, can be used any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 651–54 turbofan engines. The proposed
instead of new ones (zero-hour). principal inspector, or lacking a principal action would have required reducing
(j) Parts Installation Limitation inspector, the manager of the local flight the cyclic life limits for certain high-
standards district office/certificate holding pressure turbine (HPT) disks.
(1) For Model ERJ 170–100 STD, –100 LR, district office. The AMOC approval letter
–100SU, –100SE, –200 STD, –200 LR, and must specifically reference this AD.
Accordingly, we withdraw the proposed
–200 SU airplanes: No person may install on (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any rule.
any airplane a low-stage bleed check valve requirement in this AD to obtain corrective DATES: The proposed rule published in
having P/N 1001447–6 that was installed on actions from a manufacturer, the action must the Federal Register on June 8, 2015 (80
any Model ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, –100 be accomplished using a method approved FR 32315, June 8, 2015) is withdrawn as
IGW, –200 STD, –200 LR, or –200 IGW by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
airplane, any serial number except 190– of November 30, 2015.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
00587, 190–00589, and 190–00593 and ANAC; or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
subsequent, prior to accomplishment of approved by the ANAC Designee, the Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer,
paragraph (g) of this AD. approval must include the Designee’s Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
(2) For Model ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, authorized signature. & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
–100IGW, –200 STD, –200 LR, and –200 IGW Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
airplanes: No person may install on any (m) Related Information
phone: 781–238–7770; fax: 781–238–
airplane on which the actions of paragraph (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(g) of this AD have been done, a low-stage Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian 7199; email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov.
bleed check valve having P/N 1001447–6 that Airworthiness Directive 2015–02–02, dated SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
was previously installed on any Model ERJ March 6, 2015, for related information. This proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with
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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 January 14, 2016. | |
| Contact | Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1622; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 74720 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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