81 FR 40480 - Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 120 (June 22, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 22, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 40480-40483] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-14305] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-6542; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-038-AD; Amendment 39-18563; AD 2016-12-14] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting 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 AD was prompted by reports of cracks in certain engine low-stage bleed check valves. This AD requires replacing the air management system (AMS) controller operation program of the AMS controller processor boards, and replacing the current low-stage bleed check valve and associated seals. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the low-stage bleed check valve; simultaneous failures of both low-stage bleed check valves could result in a dual engine in- flight shutdown. DATES: This AD is effective July 27, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 27, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 6542. 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to 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. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 30, 2015 (80 FR 74720) (``the NPRM''). 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, effective March 6, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition 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. The MCAI states: 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 unsafe condition is failure of the low-stage bleed check valve; simultaneous failures of both low-stage bleed check valves could result in a dual engine in-flight shutdown. 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. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Authorize Operators To Install Used Overhauled Valves An anonymous commenter requested that we revise the NPRM to authorize operators to install used valves that have been overhauled by the manufacturer or other authorized 14 CFR part 145 repair station. The commenter stated that the historical service records required to determine the serviceability of used valves installed on airplanes are not required by 14 CFR 91.417 and are generally not available. According to the commenter, this limits the ability of operators of Embraer Model ERJ 170 airplanes to adequately determine the service history of valves that were previously installed on Embraer Model ERJ 190 airplanes, and whether the installation of a used valve will meet compliance with the [[Page 40481]] requirements of paragraph (j)(1) of the proposed AD. We disagree to revise this AD to authorize operators to install used valves that have been overhauled. A valve that has been used on a Model ERJ 190 airplane without the AMS controller operational program version Black Label 13 or later version has been subjected to hydraulic pressures above the valve's structural limits. The damage to the valve could be undetectable, and the valve can therefore experience premature cracking. However, as is stated in paragraph (i) of this AD, low-stage bleed check valves having P/N 1001447-6 that can be demonstrated with logged hours only on Model ERJ-170 airplanes and/or on Model ERJ-190 airplanes equipped with the AMS controller operational program version Black Label 13, or a later version, can be used instead of new ones (zero-hour). We have made no changes to this AD in this regard. Request To Revise Wording of the Unsafe Condition Embraer requested that we revise the unsafe condition in the NPRM to indicate that a single valve failure cannot result in a dual engine failure. Embraer stated that a dual engine failure can occur only in the event of simultaneous failures of both valves on both engines on the same flight. For the reasons stated by Embraer, we agree to include the requested phrasing in all appropriate locations in this final rule. Request To Revise the Applicability United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS) requested that we revise the applicability of the NPRM to include Model ERJ ``195 airplanes'' and limit the applicability for Model ERJ 170 airplanes (including Model ERJ ``175 airplanes'') to those ``requiring replacement check valves.'' We disagree to revise the applicability of this AD. There is a difference between the commercial designation and the model designation on the type certificate data sheet (TCDS): ``ERJ 175'' is the commercial designation of Model ERJ 170-200 airplanes on the TCDS, and ``ERJ 195'' is the commercial designation of Model ERJ 190-200 airplanes on the TCDS. We use the model designation on the TCDS to define the applicability of ADs. Although this AD is applicable to Model ERJ 190 and Model ERJ 170 airplanes, the only requirement for Model ERJ 170 airplanes is included in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, which is related to installation of used low-stage bleed check valves having P/N 1001447-6 on Model ERJ 170 airplanes. As noted in the NPRM, ANAC is considering future rulemaking to include a similar requirement. We have made no changes to this AD in this regard. Request To Clarify the Reason for the NPRM UTAS requested that we revise paragraph (e), ``Reason,'' of the proposed AD to specify that cracks were found only on check valve P/N 1001447-6 on Model ERJ 190 airplanes. Although we agree that cracks may have been found only on check valve P/N 1001447-6 on Model ERJ 190 airplanes, we disagree to revise paragraph (e), ``Reason,'' of this AD. The unsafe condition of this AD is not limited to Model ERJ 190 airplanes since the check valves may also be installed on Model ERJ 170 airplanes. We have made no changes to this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Embraer has issued Service Bulletin 190-36-0023, Revision 03, dated September 24, 2014; and Service Bulletin 190-21-0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013. The service information describes procedures for replacing the engine low-stage bleed check valves. Embraer Service Bulletin 190-21-0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013, also describes 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 197 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $638 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 that this AD: 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, [[Page 40482]] the FAA amends 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): 2016-12-14 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39-18563. Docket No. FAA-2015- 6542; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-038-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 27, 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; simultaneous failures of both low-stage bleed check valves could result in a dual engine in-flight shutdown. (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 Model ERJ 170 airplanes and/or on Model ERJ 190 airplanes 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 the requirements 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 the requirements 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, effective 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) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-21-0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013. (ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-36-0023, Revision 03, dated September 24, 2014. (3) 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 [[Page 40483]] 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; fax +55 12 3927-7546; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.flyembraer.com. (4) 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. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 8, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-14305 Filed 6-21-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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in the county as long as it does not The Director of the Federal Register effective March 6, 2015 (referred to after
exceed 100 acres); or approved the incorporation by reference this as the Mandatory Continuing
(2) If the records you provided are of certain publications listed in this AD Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
from acreage that one or more other as of July 27, 2016. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
producers double cropped in at least ADDRESSES: For service information for all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170
two of the last four crop years, you may identified in this final rule, contact airplanes; and all Embraer S.A. Model
only use the history of double cropping Embraer S.A., Technical Publications ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, –100 IGW,
for the same physical acres from which Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria –200 STD, –200 LR, and –200 IGW
double cropping records were provided Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São airplanes. The MCAI states:
(e.g., if a neighbor has double cropped Jose dos Campos—SP—Brasil; telephone This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by
100 acres of wheat and soybeans in the +55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; reports of cracks in some engine low-stage
county and you acquire your neighbor’s fax +55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@ bleed check valves having part number (P[/
100 double cropped acres and an embraer.com.br; Internet http:// ]N) 1001447–6. Further analysis has
additional 100 acres in the county, you determined that if a new (zero hour) low-
www.flyembraer.com. You may view stage bleed check valve P/N 1001447–6 is
can only apply your neighbor’s history this referenced service information at
of double cropped acreage to the same installed in an airplane already equipped
the FAA, Transport Airplane with the Air Management System (AMS)
100 acres that your neighbor double Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., controller processor boards containing the
cropped). Renton, WA. For information on the AMS Controller Operational Program version
* * * * * availability of this material at the FAA, Black Label 13, or a later version, premature
Signed in Washington, DC, on June 16, call 425–227–1221. It is also available cracking on the petals of the low-stage bleed
2016. on the Internet at http:// check valve is not expected to occur. We are
issuing this [Brazilian] AD to prevent the
Brandon Willis, www.regulations.gov by searching for possibility of a dual engine in-flight
Manager, Federal Crop Insurance and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– shutdown due to low-stage bleed check valve
Corporation. 6542. failure.
[FR Doc. 2016–14735 Filed 6–21–16; 8:45 am] The unsafe condition is failure of the
Examining the AD Docket
BILLING CODE 3410–08–P low-stage bleed check valve;
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http:// simultaneous failures of both low-stage
www.regulations.gov by searching for bleed check valves could result in a
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION dual engine in-flight shutdown. The
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
6542; or in person at the Docket required action is replacement of the
Federal Aviation Administration AMS controller operation program of
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, the AMS controller processor boards,
14 CFR Part 39 and replacement of the low-stage bleed
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
[Docket No. FAA–2015–6542; Directorate contains this AD, the regulatory check valves and associated seals. You
Identifier 2015–NM–038–AD; Amendment
evaluation, any comments received, and may examine the MCAI in the AD
39–18563; AD 2016–12–14] docket on the Internet at http://
other information. The street address for
RIN 2120–AA64 the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– www.regulations.gov by searching for
5527) is Docket Management Facility, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. U.S. Department of Transportation, 6542.
Airplanes Docket Operations, M–30, West Comments
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, We gave the public the opportunity to
Administration (FAA), Department of 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., participate in developing this AD. The
Transportation (DOT). Washington, DC 20590. following presents the comments
ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer, response to each comment.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new International Branch, ANM–116,
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Request To Authorize Operators To
Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 airplanes; 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Install Used Overhauled Valves
and all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190– 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1622; An anonymous commenter requested
100 STD, –100 LR, –100 IGW, –200 fax 425–227–1149. that we revise the NPRM to authorize
STD, –200 LR, and –200 IGW airplanes. operators to install used valves that
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This AD was prompted by reports of have been overhauled by the
cracks in certain engine low-stage bleed Discussion manufacturer or other authorized 14
check valves. This AD requires We issued a notice of proposed CFR part 145 repair station. The
replacing the air management system rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR commenter stated that the historical
(AMS) controller operation program of part 39 by adding an AD that would service records required to determine
the AMS controller processor boards, apply to all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 the serviceability of used valves
and replacing the current low-stage airplanes; and all Embraer S.A. Model installed on airplanes are not required
bleed check valve and associated seals. ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, –100 IGW, by 14 CFR 91.417 and are generally not
We are issuing this AD to prevent –200 STD, –200 LR, and –200 IGW available. According to the commenter,
failure of the low-stage bleed check
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airplanes. The NPRM published in the this limits the ability of operators of
valve; simultaneous failures of both Federal Register on November 30, 2015 Embraer Model ERJ 170 airplanes to
low-stage bleed check valves could (80 FR 74720) (‘‘the NPRM’’). adequately determine the service history
result in a dual engine in-flight The Agência Nacional de Aviação of valves that were previously installed
shutdown. Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation on Embraer Model ERJ 190 airplanes,
DATES: This AD is effective July 27, authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian and whether the installation of a used
2016. Airworthiness Directive 2015–02–02, valve will meet compliance with the
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (h) Valve Replacement (i) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–36–0023,
follows: For Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190 airplanes dated July 22, 2013.
identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 190– (ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–36–0023,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 21–0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013: Revision 01, dated September 3, 2013.
DIRECTIVES Within 3 months after the effective date of (iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–36–
this AD, and after accomplishment of the 0023, Revision 02, dated April 30, 2014.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, (l) Other FAA AD Provisions
continues to read as follows: replace the check valve and associated seals
of the left-hand and right-hand engine bleed The following provisions also apply to this
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. system with a check valve identified in AD:
paragraph (i) of this AD, and new seals, in (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
§ 39.13 [Amended] (AMOCs): The Manager, International
accordance with the Accomplishment
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 190– Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
the following new airworthiness 36–0023, Revision 03, dated September 24, Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
2014. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
directive (AD): using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
2016–12–14 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39– (i) Allowed Valves In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
18563. Docket No. FAA–2015–6542; When complying with paragraph (h) of this request to your principal inspector or local
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–038–AD. AD, the low-stage bleed check valves having Flight Standards District Office, as
P/N 1001447–6, and associated seals, are appropriate. If sending information directly
(a) Effective Date
replaced with new ones (zero-hour). Low- to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
This AD is effective July 27, 2016. stage bleed check valves having P/N Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer,
(b) Affected ADs 1001447–6 that can be demonstrated with International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
logged hours only on Model ERJ 170 Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
None. airplanes and/or on Model ERJ 190 airplanes Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
(c) Applicability equipped with the AMS controller telephone 425–227–1622; fax 425–227–1149.
operational program version Black Label 13, Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
This AD applies to the airplanes identified AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
or a later version, can be used instead of new
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
ones (zero-hour).
certificated in any category. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
(1) All Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170–100 (j) Parts Installation Limitation inspector, the manager of the local flight
LR, –100 STD, –100 SE., and –100 SU (1) For Model ERJ 170–100 STD, –100 LR, standards district office/certificate holding
airplanes; and Model ERJ 170–200 LR, –200 –100SU, –100SE, –200 STD, –200 LR, and district office. The AMOC approval letter
SU, and –200 STD airplanes. –200 SU airplanes: No person may install on must specifically reference this AD.
(2) All Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–100 any airplane a low-stage bleed check valve (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
STD, –100 LR, –100 IGW, –200 STD, –200 having P/N 1001447–6 that was installed on requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
LR, and –200 IGW airplanes. any Model ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, –100 actions from a manufacturer, the action must
(d) Subject IGW, –200 STD, –200 LR, or –200 IGW be accomplished using a method approved
airplane, any serial number except 190– by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
00587, 190–00589, and 190–00593 and 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
America Code 36, Pneumatic.
subsequent, prior to accomplishment of the ANAC; or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If
(e) Reason requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. approved by the ANAC Designee, the
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks (2) For Model ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, approval must include the Designee’s
in certain engine low-stage bleed check –100IGW, –200 STD, –200 LR, and –200 IGW authorized signature.
valves. We are issuing this AD to prevent airplanes: No person may install on any
airplane on which the actions of paragraph (m) Related Information
failure of the low-stage bleed check valve;
simultaneous failures of both low-stage bleed (g) of this AD have been done, a low-stage (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
check valves could result in a dual engine in- bleed check valve having P/N 1001447–6 that Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian
flight shutdown. was previously installed on any Model ERJ Airworthiness Directive 2015–02–02,
190–100 STD, –100 LR, –100 IGW, –200 STD, effective March 6, 2015, for related
(f) Compliance –200 LR, or –200 IGW airplane, any serial information. This MCAI may be found in the
Comply with this AD within the number except 190–00587, 190–00589, 190– AD docket on the Internet at http://
compliance times specified, unless already 00593 and subsequent, prior to www.regulations.gov by searching for and
done. accomplishment of the requirements of locating Docket No. FAA–2015–6542.
paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) Service information identified in this
(g) Modification AD that is not incorporated by reference is
For Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190 airplanes (k) Credit for Previous Actions available at the addresses specified in
identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 190– (1) This paragraph provides credit for paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
21–0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013: actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
Within 3 months after the effective date of if those actions were performed before the (n) Material Incorporated by Reference
this AD, replace the Hamilton Sundstrand air effective date of this AD using the service (1) The Director of the Federal Register
management system (AMS) controller information identified in paragraph (k)(1)(i) approved the incorporation by reference
operation program of the AMS controller or (k)(1)(ii) of this AD. This service (IBR) of the service information listed in this
processor boards, as specified in paragraph information is not incorporated by reference paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. in this AD. part 51.
(1) Replace with a new, improved program, (i) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–21–0041, (2) You must use this service information
in accordance with the Accomplishment dated September 27, 2012. as applicable to do the actions required by
Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 190– (ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–21–0041, this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
21–0041, Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013. Revision 01, dated December 20, 2012. (i) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–21–0041,
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(2) Replace with a version of the Hamilton (2) This paragraph provides credit for Revision 02, dated July 30, 2013.
Sundstrand AMS controller operation actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, (ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–36–0023,
program approved after August 31, 2012, if those actions were performed before the Revision 03, dated September 24, 2014.
using a method approved by the Manager, effective date of this AD using the service (3) For service information identified in
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport information identified in paragraph (k)(2)(i), this AD, contact Embraer S.A., Technical
Airplane Directorate, FAA; Agência Nacional (k)(2)(ii), or (k)(2)(iii) of this AD. This service Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro
de Aviação Civil (ANAC); or ANAC’s information is not incorporated by reference Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São
authorized Designee. in this AD. Jose dos Campos—SP—Brasil; telephone +55
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![Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 120 / Wednesday, June 22, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 40483
12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax +55 ADDRESSES: For service information a change of the engine model designation or
12 3927–7546; email distrib@embraer.com.br; identified in this final rule, contact BRP- of the engine P/N but only through the
Internet http://www.flyembraer.com. Powertrain GmbH & Co KG, Rotaxstrasse cylinder head P/N and the position of the
(4) You may view this service information temperature sensor.
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1, A–4623 Gunskirchen, Austria; phone: Consequently, engines with the new
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For +43 7246 6010; fax: +43 7246 601 9130; cylinder heads (installed during production
information on the availability of this email: airworthiness@brp.com; Internet: or replaced in-service during maintenance)
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. http://www.FLYROTAX.com. You may may be installed on an aircraft without
(5) You may view this service information view this service information at the concurrent modification of that aircraft,
that is incorporated by reference at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, instructions for which should be provided by
National Archives and Records 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. the type certificate (TC) holder or the
Administration (NARA). For information on For information on the availability of supplemental type certificate (STC) holder,
the availability of this material at NARA, call as applicable. In this case, the coolant
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// this material at the FAA, call 781–238– temperature with a maximum engine
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 7125. It is also available on the Internet operating limit of 120 °C (valid for engines
locations.html. at http://www.regulations.gov by operated with water diluted glycol coolant) is
searching for and locating Docket No. displayed on a CHT indicator with a typical
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 8,
2016. FAA–2016–2042. limit marking (red radial/range) of more than
120 °C.
Michael Kaszycki, Examining the AD Docket
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane You may obtain further information
You may examine the AD docket on by examining the MCAI in the AD
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
the Internet at http:// docket on the Internet at http://
[FR Doc. 2016–14305 Filed 6–21–16; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov by searching for www.regulations.gov by searching for
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
2042; or in person at the Docket 2042.
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Comments
Federal Aviation Administration except Federal holidays. The AD docket We gave the public the opportunity to
contains this AD, the mandatory participate in developing this AD. We
14 CFR Part 39 continuing airworthiness information received no comments on the NPRM (81
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any FR 14804, March 18, 2016).
[Docket No. FAA–2016–2042; Directorate comments received, and other
Identifier 2016–NE–02–AD; Amendment 39– information. The address for the Docket Conclusion
18568; AD 2016–13–04] Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is We reviewed the available data and
RIN 2120–AA64 Document Management Facility, U.S. determined that air safety and the
Department of Transportation, Docket public interest require adopting this AD
Airworthiness Directives; BRP- Operations, M–30, West Building as proposed expect for minor editorial
Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 changes. We determined that these
Reciprocating Engines New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, changes will not increase the economic
AGENCY: Federal Aviation DC 20590. burden on any operator or increase the
Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: scope of this AD.
ACTION: Final rule. Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, Related Service Information Under 1
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine CFR Part 51
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG has
BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Rotax 781–238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199; issued Service Bulletin (SB) SB–912–
912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4, 912 S2, 912 S3, email: robert.green@faa.gov. 068/SB–914–049 (one document), dated
912 S4, 914 F2, 914 F3, and 914 F4 April 16, 2015. The service information
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
reciprocating engines. This AD requires describes procedures for re-
re-identification of the engine model Discussion identification of the type plate for
and concurrent modification of the We issued a notice of proposed certain BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG
aircraft to indicate the maximum rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Rotax 912 and 914 engines. This service
coolant temperature limit. This AD was part 39 by adding an AD that would information is reasonably available
prompted by a design change apply to the specified products. The because the interested parties have
introduced by the manufacturer that NPRM was published in the Federal access to it through their normal course
relocated the engine cylinder head Register on March 18, 2016 (81 FR of business or by the means identified
temperature sensor to a different 14804). The NPRM proposed to correct in the ADDRESSES section.
location and converted it to a coolant an unsafe condition for the specified Costs of Compliance
temperature sensor. We are issuing this products. The MCAI states: We estimate that this AD affects about
AD to prevent exceeding engine coolant A design change of the engine cylinder 40 engines installed on aircraft of U.S.
temperature limits, which could result heads was introduced by BRP-Powertrain in registry. We also estimate that it will
in loss of engine coolant, damage to the March 2013 which modifies the engine/ take about 5 hours per engine to inspect
engine, and loss of control of the aircraft interfaces by substituting the and re-identify the type plate. The
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airplane. previous cylinder head temperature (CHT)
average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based
measurement (limit temperature 135 °C/150
DATES: This AD becomes effective July on these figures, we estimate the cost of
°C) with a coolant temperature (CT)
27, 2016. measurement (limit temperature 120 °C). this AD on U.S. operators to be $17,000.
The Director of the Federal Register The design change was communicated on
approved the incorporation by reference Authority for This Rulemaking
15 May 2013 by BRP-Powertrain Service
of a certain publication listed in this AD Instruction (SI) 912–020R7/914–022R7 Title 49 of the United States Code
as of July 27, 2016. (single document) but was not identified by specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective July 27, 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 | 81 FR 40480 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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