81 FR 59528 - Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 168 (August 30, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 168 (August 30, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-20684 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 168 (Tuesday, August 30, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 59528-59530] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-20684] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9049; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-039-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) Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, - 135KE, -135KL, and -135LR airplanes; and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of main airspeed indication discrepancies during flight; these discrepancies resulted from ice blockages in certain pitot total pressure lines. This proposed AD would require an inspection for tube misalignment of the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube assembly lines, and corrective actions if necessary; installation or replacement (as applicable) of a tube ribbon heater on the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube assembly lines; and revision of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide certain procedures and airspeed tables for the flightcrew. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct water accumulating and freezing in the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 total pressure lines, which could result in erroneous main airspeed indications and consequent reduced ability of the flightcrew to maintain safe flight and landing of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, 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-2016- 9049; 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 this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9049; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-039-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 Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2016-03-01, effective March 11, 2016 (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: This [Brazilian] AD results from reports of main airspeed indication discrepancies during flight. The investigation has revealed that Pitot #1 and #2 total pressure line blockage may occur due to water accumulation and freezing during heavy rain conditions. We are issuing this [Brazilian] AD to prevent water accumulation and freezing in the Pitot #1 and Pitot #2 total pressure lines, which could result in erroneous main airspeed indications and reduce the ability of the flight crew to maintain the safe flight and landing of the airplane. Since this condition may occur in other airplanes of the same type and affects flight safety, a corrective action is required. Thus, sufficient reason exists to request compliance with this [Brazilian] AD . . . . The required actions include a general visual inspection for tube misalignment of pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube assembly lines. Corrective actions include replacement of affected pitot tubes with new pitot tubes. The required actions also include installation, or, for certain airplanes, replacement, of a tube ribbon heater on the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube assembly lines, and revision of the AFM to provide certain procedures and airspeed tables for the flightcrew. 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-2016-9049. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Embraer has issued the following service information. Embraer Service Bulletin 145-30-0056, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2014; and Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG-30-0021, dated March 31, 2014. This service information describes [[Page 59529]] procedures to inspect the pitot pressure tubes for misalignment, install new heaters, and perform repairs. Embraer Temporary Revision (TR) 19.1, dated April 22, 2014, to Volume 1 of the Embraer EMB-145 Aircraft Operations Manual (AOM) AOM-2014135/1542. This service information contains, among other things, the ``Unreliable Airspeed Procedure'' in the Emergency/Abnormal Procedures section and the ``Unreliable Airspeed Tables'' (corresponding to the airplane configuration) in the Performance section. Embraer TR 40.2, dated April 4, 2014, to Volume 1, of the Embraer EMB-145 AOM AOM-145/1114. This service information contains, among other things, the ``Unreliable Airspeed Procedure'' in the Emergency/Abnormal Procedures section and the ``Unreliable Airspeed Tables'' (corresponding to the airplane configuration) in the Performance section. 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. 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 668 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take up to 5 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 $3,254 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be up to $2,457,572, or up to $3,679 per product. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. 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 available 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- 2016-9049; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-039-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 14, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD. (1) Model EMB-135ER, EMB-135KE, EMB-135KL, EMB-135LR, EMB-145, EMB-145EP, EMB-145ER, EMB-145LR, EMB-145MP, EMB-145MR, and EMB-145XR airplanes, as identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 145-30-0056, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2014. (2) Model EMB-135BJ airplanes, as identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG-30-0021, dated March 31, 2014. (3) Model EMB-135ER, EMB-135KE, EMB-135KL, EMB-135LR, EMB-145, EMB-145EP, EMB-145ER, EMB-145LR, EMB-145MR, EMB-145MP, and EMB-145XR airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 14501153 and subsequent. (4) Model EMB-135BJ airplanes, MSNs 14501190 through 14501197 inclusive, 14501199 through 14501210 inclusive, 14501212 through 14501227 inclusive, and 14501229 through 14501249 inclusive and subsequent. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and rain protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of main airspeed indication discrepancies during flight; these discrepancies resulted from ice blockages in certain pitot total pressure lines. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct water accumulating and freezing in the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 total pressure lines, which could result in erroneous main airspeed indications and consequent reduced ability of the flightcrew to maintain safe flight and landing of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection, Corrective Action, and Installation (1) For airplanes identified as Group 1 in Embraer Service Bulletin 145-30-0056, [[Page 59530]] Revision 01, dated March 31, 2014: Within 6,600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection for tube misalignment on the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube assemblies; do all applicable corrective actions; and install a new tube ribbon heater on the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube assemblies; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 145-30-0056, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2014. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (2) For airplanes identified as Group 1 in Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG-30-0021, dated March 31, 2014: Within 5,000 flight hours or 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a general visual inspection for tube misalignment on the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube assemblies; do all applicable corrective actions; and install a new tube ribbon heater on the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube assemblies; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG-30-0021, dated March 31, 2014. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (h) Inspection, Corrective Action, and Replacement (1) For airplanes identified as Group 2 in Embraer Service Bulletin 145-30-0056, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2014: Within 6,600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection for tube misalignment on the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube assemblies; do all applicable corrective actions; and replace the tube ribbon heater with a new tube ribbon heater on the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube assemblies; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 145-30-0056, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2014. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (2) For airplanes identified as Group 2 in Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG-30-0021, dated March 31, 2014: Within 5,000 flight hours or 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a general visual inspection for tube misalignment on the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube assemblies; do all applicable corrective actions; and replace the tube ribbon heater with a new tube ribbon heater on the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube assemblies; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG-30-0021, dated March 31, 2014. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (i) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision (1) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(3) of this AD: Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the AFM to include the information in the ``Unreliable Airspeed Procedure'' in the Emergency/Abnormal Procedures section and the ``Unreliable Airspeed Tables'' (corresponding to the airplane configuration) in the Performance section, as specified in Embraer Temporary Revision (TR) 40.2, dated April 4, 2014, to Volume 1, of the Embraer EMB-145 Aircraft Operations Manual (AOM) AOM-145/1114 (``Embraer TR 40.2''). (2) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(4) of this AD: Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the AFM to include the information in the ``Unreliable Airspeed Procedure'' in the Emergency/Abnormal Procedures section and the ``Unreliable Airspeed Tables'' (corresponding to the airplane configuration) in the Performance section, as specified in Embraer TR 19.1, dated April 22, 2014, to Volume 1 of the Embraer EMB-145 AOM AOM-2014135/1542 (``Embraer TR 19.1''). (j) AFM Revision Method of Compliance The AFM revisions required by paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD may be done by inserting Embraer AOM TR 40.2 or Embraer AOM TR 19.1, as applicable, into the AFM. When the applicable Embraer AOM TR has been included in general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in Embraer AOM TR 40.2 or Embraer AOM TR 19.1, as applicable, and the applicable Embraer AOM TR may be removed from the AFM. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (h)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Embraer Service Bulletin 145-30-0056, dated December 19, 2013. (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: 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. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2016-03-01, effective March 11, 2016, 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-2016-9049. (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 18, 2016. Dorr M. Anderson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-20684 Filed 8-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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2016. • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
Scott A. Horn, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We
Aircraft Certification Service. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
[FR Doc. 2016–20672 Filed 8–29–16; 8:45 am] Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
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address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Discussion
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal holidays. Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil
For service information identified in (ANAC), which is the aviation authority
Federal Aviation Administration this NPRM, contact Empresa Brasileira for Brazil, has issued Brazilian
de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer), Airworthiness Directive 2016–03–01,
14 CFR Part 39 Technical Publications Section (PC effective March 11, 2016 (referred to
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9049; Directorate 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170— after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Identifier 2016–NM–039–AD] Putim—12227–901 São Jose dos Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Campos—SP—Brasil; telephone +55 12 MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
RIN 2120–AA64 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax for certain Empresa Brasileira de
+55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@ Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) Model
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa
embraer.com.br; Internet http:// EMB–135 airplanes, and Model EMB–
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
www.flyembraer.com. You may view 145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, –145XR,
(Embraer) Airplanes
this referenced service information at –145MP, and –145EP airplanes. The
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the FAA, Transport Airplane MCAI states:
Administration (FAA), DOT. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
This [Brazilian] AD results from reports of
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Renton, WA. For information on the main airspeed indication discrepancies
(NPRM). availability of this material at the FAA, during flight. The investigation has revealed
call 425–227–1221. that Pitot #1 and #2 total pressure line
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new blockage may occur due to water
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Examining the AD Docket
accumulation and freezing during heavy rain
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. You may examine the AD docket on conditions. We are issuing this [Brazilian]
(Embraer) Empresa Brasileira de the Internet at http:// AD to prevent water accumulation and
Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) Model www.regulations.gov by searching for freezing in the Pitot #1 and Pitot #2 total
EMB–135BJ, –135ER, –135KE, –135KL, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– pressure lines, which could result in
and –135LR airplanes; and Model EMB– 9049; or in person at the Docket erroneous main airspeed indications and
145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, –145XR, Management Facility between 9 a.m. reduce the ability of the flight crew to
maintain the safe flight and landing of the
–145MP, and –145EP airplanes. This and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, airplane.
proposed AD was prompted by reports except Federal holidays. The AD docket Since this condition may occur in other
of main airspeed indication contains this proposed AD, the airplanes of the same type and affects flight
discrepancies during flight; these regulatory evaluation, any comments safety, a corrective action is required. Thus,
discrepancies resulted from ice received, and other information. The sufficient reason exists to request compliance
blockages in certain pitot total pressure street address for the Docket Operations with this [Brazilian] AD . . . .
lines. This proposed AD would require office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in The required actions include a general
an inspection for tube misalignment of the ADDRESSES section. Comments will visual inspection for tube misalignment
the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 be available in the AD docket shortly of pitot number 1 and pitot number 2
tube assembly lines, and corrective after receipt. tube assembly lines. Corrective actions
actions if necessary; installation or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: include replacement of affected pitot
replacement (as applicable) of a tube Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, tubes with new pitot tubes. The
ribbon heater on the pitot number 1 and International Branch, ANM–116, required actions also include
pitot number 2 tube assembly lines; and Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, installation, or, for certain airplanes,
revision of the airplane flight manual 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA replacement, of a tube ribbon heater on
(AFM) to provide certain procedures 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1175; the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2
and airspeed tables for the flightcrew. fax 425–227–1149. tube assembly lines, and revision of the
We are proposing this AD to detect and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AFM to provide certain procedures and
correct water accumulating and freezing airspeed tables for the flightcrew. You
in the pitot number 1 and pitot number Comments Invited
may examine the MCAI in the AD
2 total pressure lines, which could We invite you to send any written docket on the Internet at http://
result in erroneous main airspeed relevant data, views, or arguments about www.regulations.gov by searching for
indications and consequent reduced this proposed AD. Send your comments and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
ability of the flightcrew to maintain safe to an address listed under the 9049.
flight and landing of the airplane. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
DATES: We must receive comments on FAA–2016–9049; Directorate Identifier Related Service Information Under 1
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
this proposed AD by October 14, 2016. 2016–NM–039–AD’’ at the beginning of CFR Part 51
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, your comments. We specifically invite Embraer has issued the following
using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory, service information.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy • Embraer Service Bulletin 145–30–
methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will 0056, Revision 01, dated March 31,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the 2014; and Embraer Service Bulletin
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this 145LEG–30–0021, dated March 31,
instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments. 2014. This service information describes
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procedures to inspect the pitot pressure individuals. We do not control warranty PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
tubes for misalignment, install new coverage for affected individuals. As a DIRECTIVES
heaters, and perform repairs. result, we have included all available
• Embraer Temporary Revision (TR) costs in our cost estimate. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
19.1, dated April 22, 2014, to Volume 1 continues to read as follows:
of the Embraer EMB–145 Aircraft Authority for This Rulemaking
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Operations Manual (AOM) AOM– Title 49 of the United States Code
2014135/1542. This service information § 39.13 [Amended]
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
contains, among other things, the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
‘‘Unreliable Airspeed Procedure’’ in the section 106, describes the authority of the following new airworthiness
Emergency/Abnormal Procedures the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: directive (AD):
section and the ‘‘Unreliable Airspeed Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
Tables’’ (corresponding to the airplane detail the scope of the Agency’s (Embraer): Docket No. FAA–2016–9049;
configuration) in the Performance authority. Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–039–AD.
section. (a) Comments Due Date
• Embraer TR 40.2, dated April 4, We are issuing this rulemaking under
2014, to Volume 1, of the Embraer the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, We must receive comments by October 14,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2016.
EMB–145 AOM AOM–145/1114. This
service information contains, among General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs
other things, the ‘‘Unreliable Airspeed section, Congress charges the FAA with None.
Procedure’’ in the Emergency/Abnormal promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability
Procedures section and the ‘‘Unreliable
Airspeed Tables’’ (corresponding to the for practices, methods, and procedures This AD applies to the Empresa Brasileira
the Administrator finds necessary for de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) airplanes,
airplane configuration) in the certificated in any category, identified in
Performance section. safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD.
This service information is reasonably (1) Model EMB–135ER, EMB–135KE,
available because the interested parties because it addresses an unsafe condition EMB–135KL, EMB–135LR, EMB–145, EMB–
have access to it through their normal that is likely to exist or develop on 145EP, EMB–145ER, EMB–145LR, EMB–
course of business or by the means products identified in this rulemaking 145MP, EMB–145MR, and EMB–145XR
identified in the ADDRESSES section. action. airplanes, as identified in Embraer Service
Bulletin 145–30–0056, Revision 01, dated
FAA’s Determination and Requirements Regulatory Findings March 31, 2014.
of This Proposed AD (2) Model EMB–135BJ airplanes, as
We determined that this proposed AD identified in Embraer Service Bulletin
This product has been approved by would not have federalism implications 145LEG–30–0021, dated March 31, 2014.
the aviation authority of another under Executive Order 13132. This (3) Model EMB–135ER, EMB–135KE,
country, and is approved for operation proposed AD would not have a EMB–135KL, EMB–135LR, EMB–145, EMB–
in the United States. Pursuant to our substantial direct effect on the States, on 145EP, EMB–145ER, EMB–145LR, EMB–
bilateral agreement with the State of the relationship between the national 145MR, EMB–145MP, and EMB–145XR
Design Authority, we have been notified Government and the States, or on the airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers
distribution of power and (MSNs) 14501153 and subsequent.
of the unsafe condition described in the
(4) Model EMB–135BJ airplanes, MSNs
MCAI and service information responsibilities among the various 14501190 through 14501197 inclusive,
referenced above. We are proposing this levels of government. 14501199 through 14501210 inclusive,
AD because we evaluated all pertinent For the reasons discussed above, I 14501212 through 14501227 inclusive, and
information and determined an unsafe certify this proposed regulation: 14501229 through 14501249 inclusive and
condition exists and is likely to exist or subsequent.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
develop on other products of these same (d) Subject
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
type designs.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Costs of Compliance DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures America Code 30, Ice and rain protection.
We estimate that this proposed AD (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (e) Reason
affects 668 airplanes of U.S. registry. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in This AD was prompted by reports of main
We also estimate that it would take up Alaska; and airspeed indication discrepancies during
to 5 work-hours per product to comply flight; these discrepancies resulted from ice
4. Will not have a significant blockages in certain pitot total pressure lines.
with the basic requirements of this
economic impact, positive or negative, We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
proposed AD. The average labor rate is
on a substantial number of small entities water accumulating and freezing in the pitot
$85 per work-hour. Required parts
under the criteria of the Regulatory number 1 and pitot number 2 total pressure
would cost about $3,254 per product.
Flexibility Act. lines, which could result in erroneous main
Based on these figures, we estimate the airspeed indications and consequent reduced
cost of this proposed AD on U.S. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 ability of the flightcrew to maintain safe
operators to be up to $2,457,572, or up flight and landing of the airplane.
to $3,679 per product. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
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safety, Incorporation by reference, (f) Compliance
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost Safety. Comply with this AD within the
estimates for the on-condition actions compliance times specified, unless already
The Proposed Amendment done.
specified in this proposed AD.
According to the manufacturer, some Accordingly, under the authority (g) Inspection, Corrective Action, and
of the costs of this proposed AD may be delegated to me by the Administrator, Installation
covered under warranty, thereby the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (1) For airplanes identified as Group 1 in
reducing the cost impact on affected 39 as follows: Embraer Service Bulletin 145–30–0056,
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![59530 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 168 / Tuesday, August 30, 2016 / Proposed Rules
Revision 01, dated March 31, 2014: Within Embraer EMB–145 Aircraft Operations (m) Related Information
6,600 flight hours after the effective date of Manual (AOM) AOM–145/1114 (‘‘Embraer (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
this AD, do a general visual inspection for TR 40.2’’). Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian
tube misalignment on the pitot number 1 and (2) For airplanes identified in paragraphs Airworthiness Directive 2016–03–01,
pitot number 2 tube assemblies; do all (c)(2) and (c)(4) of this AD: Within 60 days effective March 11, 2016, for related
applicable corrective actions; and install a after the effective date of this AD, revise the information. This MCAI may be found in the
new tube ribbon heater on the pitot number AFM to include the information in the AD docket on the Internet at http://
1 and pitot number 2 tube assemblies; in ‘‘Unreliable Airspeed Procedure’’ in the
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
accordance with the Accomplishment Emergency/Abnormal Procedures section and
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9049.
Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 145– the ‘‘Unreliable Airspeed Tables’’
(2) For service information identified in
30–0056, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2014. (corresponding to the airplane configuration)
this AD, contact Empresa Brasileira de
Do all applicable corrective actions before in the Performance section, as specified in
Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer), Technical
further flight. Embraer TR 19.1, dated April 22, 2014, to
Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro
(2) For airplanes identified as Group 1 in Volume 1 of the Embraer EMB–145 AOM
Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São
Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG–30–0021, AOM–2014135/1542 (‘‘Embraer TR 19.1’’).
Jose dos Campos—SP—Brasil; telephone +55
dated March 31, 2014: Within 5,000 flight (j) AFM Revision Method of Compliance 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax +55
hours or 48 months after the effective date of 12 3927–7546; email distrib@embraer.com.br;
this AD, whichever occurs first, do a general The AFM revisions required by paragraphs
(i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD may be done by Internet http://www.flyembraer.com. You
visual inspection for tube misalignment on may view this service information at the
the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube inserting Embraer AOM TR 40.2 or Embraer
AOM TR 19.1, as applicable, into the AFM. FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
assemblies; do all applicable corrective Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
actions; and install a new tube ribbon heater When the applicable Embraer AOM TR has
been included in general revisions of the information on the availability of this
on the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
tube assemblies; in accordance with the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted
in the AFM, provided the relevant Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer
information in the general revision is 18, 2016.
Service Bulletin 145LEG–30–0021, dated
identical to that in Embraer AOM TR 40.2 or
March 31, 2014. Do all applicable corrective Dorr M. Anderson,
Embraer AOM TR 19.1, as applicable, and the
actions before further flight. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
applicable Embraer AOM TR may be
(h) Inspection, Corrective Action, and removed from the AFM. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Replacement [FR Doc. 2016–20684 Filed 8–29–16; 8:45 am]
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) For airplanes identified as Group 2 in BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
This paragraph provides credit for the
Embraer Service Bulletin 145–30–0056,
actions required by paragraphs (g)(1) and
Revision 01, dated March 31, 2014: Within
(h)(1) of this AD, if those actions were
6,600 flight hours after the effective date of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
performed before the effective date of this AD
this AD, do a general visual inspection for using Embraer Service Bulletin 145–30–0056,
tube misalignment on the pitot number 1 and dated December 19, 2013.
Federal Aviation Administration
pitot number 2 tube assemblies; do all
applicable corrective actions; and replace the (l) Other FAA AD Provisions 14 CFR Part 39
tube ribbon heater with a new tube ribbon The following provisions also apply to this
heater on the pitot number 1 and pitot AD: [Docket No. FAA–2016–9051; Directorate
number 2 tube assemblies; in accordance (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Identifier 2016–NM–035–AD]
with the Accomplishment Instructions of (AMOCs): The Manager, International
Embraer Service Bulletin 145–30–0056, Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane RIN 2120–AA64
Revision 01, dated March 31, 2014. Do all Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
applicable corrective actions before further approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
flight. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Airplanes
(2) For airplanes identified as Group 2 in In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG–30–0021, request to your principal inspector or local AGENCY: Federal Aviation
dated March 31, 2014: Within 5,000 flight Flight Standards District Office, as Administration (FAA), DOT.
hours or 48 months after the effective date of appropriate. If sending information directly ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
this AD, whichever occurs first, do a general to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (NPRM).
visual inspection for tube misalignment on Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
the pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube International Branch, ANM–116, Transport SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
assemblies; do all applicable corrective Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind airworthiness directive (AD) for all
actions; and replace the tube ribbon heater Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
with a new tube ribbon heater on the pitot
Airbus Model A300 B4–603, B4–620,
telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149.
number 1 and pitot number 2 tube Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- and B4–622 airplanes; Model A300 B4–
assemblies; in accordance with the AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using 605R and A300 B4–622R airplanes; and
Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
Service Bulletin 145LEG–30–0021, dated principal inspector, or lacking a principal airplanes. This proposed AD was
March 31, 2014. Do all applicable corrective inspector, the manager of the local flight prompted by an in-service detection of
actions before further flight. standards district office/certificate holding cracks in the fuselage skin lap joints.
district office. The AMOC approval letter This proposed AD would require an
(i) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision must specifically reference this AD.
(1) For airplanes identified in paragraphs
ultrasonic inspection of certain skin lap
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
(c)(1) and (c)(3) of this AD: Within 60 days requirement in this AD to obtain corrective joints, and repair if necessary. We are
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after the effective date of this AD, revise the actions from a manufacturer, the action must proposing this AD to detect and correct
AFM to include the information in the be accomplished using a method approved cracks in certain skin lap joints. Such
‘‘Unreliable Airspeed Procedure’’ in the by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– cracking could result in reduced
Emergency/Abnormal Procedures section and 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or structural integrity of the airplane.
the ‘‘Unreliable Airspeed Tables’’ the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil DATES: We must receive comments on
(corresponding to the airplane configuration) (ANAC); or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If
in the Performance section, as specified in approved by the ANAC Designee, the this proposed AD by October 14, 2016.
Embraer Temporary Revision (TR) 40.2, approval must include the Designee’s ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
dated April 4, 2014, to Volume 1, of the authorized signature. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
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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 14, 2016. | |
| 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 | 81 FR 59528 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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