82 FR 24013 - Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 100 (May 25, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 100 (May 25, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-10284 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 100 (Thursday, May 25, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 24013-24015] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10284] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9507; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-127-AD; Amendment 39-18878; AD 2017-10-04] 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 EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes. This AD was prompted by changes to the airworthiness limitations, which add life-limited landing gear parts not previously identified. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations that add life limits for previously unidentified landing gear parts. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective June 29, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 29, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9507. 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- 9507; 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: 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: 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 EMB- 120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2016 (81 FR 93647). The NPRM was prompted by changes to the airworthiness limitations, which add life-limited landing gear parts not previously identified. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations that add life limits for previously unidentified landing gear parts. We are issuing this AD to prevent life-limited landing gear parts from being used beyond their safe-life limits, which could lead to collapse of the landing gear. The Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2016-07-02, dated July 27, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes. The MCAI states: This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by changes to the Airworthiness Limitation Section of the Maintenance Review Board Report MRB 120- HI-200, which add life-limited landing gear parts not previously identified. We are issuing this [Brazilian] AD to prevent life- limited landing gear parts from being used beyond their safe-life limits, which could lead to collapse of the landing gear. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations that add life limits for previously unidentified landing gear parts. 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-2016-9507. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for 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. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following Embraer service information: EMB-120 Brasilia Maintenance Review Board (MRB) Report, Temporary Revision 28-1, dated May 17, 2016. This service information adds life-limited landing gear parts not previously identified to the airworthiness limitations section. Alert Service Bulletin 120-32-A543, dated July 11, 2016. This service information provides procedures for replacement of affected parts. 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 70 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 24014]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance program revision........ 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $5,950 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, 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): 2017-10-04 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39-18878; Docket No. FAA-2016- 9507; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-127-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective June 29, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB- 120FC, EMB-120QC, and EMB-120RT airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by changes to the airworthiness limitations, which add life-limited landing gear parts not previously identified. We are issuing this AD to prevent life- limited landing gear parts from being used beyond their safe-life limits, which could lead to collapse of the landing gear. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the life-limited landing gear parts and the applicable safe-life limits identified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, as specified in EMB-120 Brasilia Maintenance Review Board (MRB) Report, Temporary Revision 28-1, dated May 17, 2016. Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Life-Limited Landing Gear Parts ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Safe-life Part No. Description limits (landings) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19699-001-00................... Pin drag strut, lower.. 104,054 19429-000-00................... Piston tube (pre- 30,000 modification Embraer Service Bulletin 120- 032-0514). 19429-000-00................... Piston tube (post- 90,000 modification Embraer Service Bulletin 120- 032-0514). 19946-001-00................... Pin leg hinge.......... 90,000 20030-001-00................... Pin torque link........ 90,000 19437-000-00................... Drag strut, upper half. 104,054 20031-001-00................... Pin drag strut hinge... 104,054 19414-000-00................... Piston tube............ 90,000 19919-000-00................... Pin leg hinge.......... 90,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Replace Affected Parts The initial compliance time for the replacement of affected parts is specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. Replace affected parts with serviceable parts, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Alert Service Bulletin 120-32-A543, dated July 11, 2016. (1) Before the applicable safe-life limit identified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (2) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD for parts on which the current status is unknown. (i) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane a main landing gear part or nose landing gear part [[Page 24015]] having a part number identified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, if it has reached or exceeded its safe-life limit, or if its current status is unknown. (j) No Alternative Actions and Intervals After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (k) 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 the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. 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. (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. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian AD 2016-07-02, dated July 27, 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-2016-9507. (2) For more information about this AD, 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. (m) 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) EMB-120 Brasilia Maintenance Review Board (MRB) Report, Temporary Revision 28-1, dated May 17, 2016. (ii) Embraer Alert Service Bulletin 120-32-A543, dated July 11, 2016. (3) 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. (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 May 2, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-10284 Filed 5-24-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 8, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Section of the Maintenance Review Board
2017. 9507. Report MRB 120–HI–200, which add life-
Michael Kaszycki, limited landing gear parts not previously
Examining the AD Docket identified. We are issuing this [Brazilian] AD
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. You may examine the AD docket on to prevent life-limited landing gear parts
the Internet at http:// from being used beyond their safe-life limits,
[FR Doc. 2017–10267 Filed 5–24–17; 8:45 am]
which could lead to collapse of the landing
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.regulations.gov by searching for gear.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9507; or in person at the Docket This AD requires revising the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Management Facility between 9 a.m. maintenance or inspection program, as
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, applicable, to incorporate new
Federal Aviation Administration except Federal holidays. The AD docket airworthiness limitations that add life
contains this AD, the regulatory limits for previously unidentified
14 CFR Part 39 evaluation, any comments received, and landing gear parts. You may examine
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9507; Directorate other information. The street address for the MCAI in the AD docket on the
Identifier 2016–NM–127–AD; Amendment the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
39–18878; AD 2017–10–04] 5527) is Docket Management Facility, by searching for and locating Docket No.
U.S. Department of Transportation, FAA–2016–9507.
RIN 2120–AA64 Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Comments
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A.
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We gave the public the opportunity to
Airplanes
Washington, DC 20590. participate in developing this AD. We
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: received no comments on the NPRM or
Administration (FAA), Department of Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, on the determination of the cost to the
Transportation (DOT). International Branch, ANM–116, public.
ACTION: Final rule. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Conclusion
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1175; We reviewed the relevant data and
airworthiness directive (AD) for all fax 425–227–1149. determined that air safety and the
Embraer S.A. Model EMB–120, –120ER, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: public interest require adopting this AD
–120FC, –120QC, and –120RT airplanes. as proposed except for minor editorial
This AD was prompted by changes to Discussion
changes. We have determined that these
the airworthiness limitations, which We issued a notice of proposed minor changes:
add life-limited landing gear parts not rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR • Are consistent with the intent that
previously identified. This AD requires part 39 by adding an AD that would was proposed in the NPRM for
revising the maintenance or inspection apply to all Embraer S.A. Model EMB– correcting the unsafe condition; and
program, as applicable, to incorporate 120, –120ER, –120FC, –120QC, and
new airworthiness limitations that add • Do not add any additional burden
–120RT airplanes. The NPRM published upon the public than was already
life limits for previously unidentified in the Federal Register on December 21,
landing gear parts. We are issuing this proposed in the NPRM.
2016 (81 FR 93647). The NPRM was
AD to address the unsafe condition on prompted by changes to the Related Service Information Under 1
these products. airworthiness limitations, which add CFR Part 51
DATES: This AD is effective June 29, life-limited landing gear parts not
We reviewed the following Embraer
2017. previously identified. The NPRM
The Director of the Federal Register service information:
proposed to require revising the
approved the incorporation by reference maintenance or inspection program, as • EMB–120 Brasilia Maintenance
of certain publications listed in this AD applicable, to incorporate new Review Board (MRB) Report, Temporary
as of June 29, 2017. airworthiness limitations that add life Revision 28–1, dated May 17, 2016. This
ADDRESSES: For service information limits for previously unidentified service information adds life-limited
identified in this final rule, contact landing gear parts. We are issuing this landing gear parts not previously
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. AD to prevent life-limited landing gear identified to the airworthiness
(Embraer), Technical Publications parts from being used beyond their safe- limitations section.
Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria life limits, which could lead to collapse • Alert Service Bulletin 120–32–
Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São of the landing gear. A543, dated July 11, 2016. This service
Jose dos Campos—SP—Brasil; telephone The Agência Nacional de Aviação information provides procedures for
+55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation replacement of affected parts.
fax +55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@ authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian This service information is reasonably
embraer.com.br; Internet http:// Airworthiness Directive 2016–07–02, available because the interested parties
www.flyembraer.com. You may view dated July 27, 2016 (referred to after this have access to it through their normal
this referenced service information at as the Mandatory Continuing course of business or by the means
the FAA, Transport Airplane Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Costs of Compliance
Renton, WA. For information on the for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB–120,
availability of this material at the FAA, –120ER, –120FC, –120QC, and –120RT We estimate that this AD affects 70
call 425–227–1221. It is also available airplanes. The MCAI states: airplanes of U.S. registry.
on the Internet at http:// This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by We estimate the following costs to
www.regulations.gov by searching for changes to the Airworthiness Limitation comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Maintenance program revision ....................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $5,950
Authority for This Rulemaking 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (a) Effective Date
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This AD is effective June 29, 2017.
Title 49 of the United States Code
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (b) Affected ADs
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, None.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
section 106, describes the authority of
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (c) Applicability
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Alaska; and This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 4. Will not have a significant
detail the scope of the Agency’s EMB–120, EMB–120ER, EMB–120FC, EMB–
economic impact, positive or negative, 120QC, and EMB–120RT airplanes,
authority. on a substantial number of small entities certificated in any category, all serial
We are issuing this rulemaking under under the criteria of the Regulatory numbers.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Flexibility Act.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (d) Subject
General requirements.’’ Under that List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air Transport Association (ATA) of
section, Congress charges the FAA with Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation America Code 32, Landing Gear.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in safety, Incorporation by reference, (e) Reason
air commerce by prescribing regulations Safety. This AD was prompted by changes to the
for practices, methods, and procedures airworthiness limitations, which add life-
the Administrator finds necessary for Adoption of the Amendment
limited landing gear parts not previously
safety in air commerce. This regulation Accordingly, under the authority identified. We are issuing this AD to prevent
is within the scope of that authority delegated to me by the Administrator, life-limited landing gear parts from being
because it addresses an unsafe condition the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as used beyond their safe-life limits, which
that is likely to exist or develop on follows: could lead to collapse of the landing gear.
products identified in this rulemaking (f) Compliance
action. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES Comply with this AD within the
Regulatory Findings compliance times specified, unless already
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 done.
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under continues to read as follows: (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Program
not have a substantial direct effect on Within 90 days after the effective date of
§ 39.13 [Amended] this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding program, as applicable, by incorporating the
life-limited landing gear parts and the
or on the distribution of power and the following new airworthiness
applicable safe-life limits identified in table
responsibilities among the various directive (AD): 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, as specified in
levels of government. 2017–10–04 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39– EMB–120 Brasilia Maintenance Review
For the reasons discussed above, I 18878; Docket No. FAA–2016–9507; Board (MRB) Report, Temporary Revision
certify that this AD: Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–127–AD. 28–1, dated May 17, 2016.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—LIFE-LIMITED LANDING GEAR PARTS
Safe-life limits
Part No. Description (landings)
19699–001–00 .......................................... Pin drag strut, lower ..................................................................................................... 104,054
19429–000–00 .......................................... Piston tube (pre-modification Embraer Service Bulletin 120–032–0514) .................... 30,000
19429–000–00 .......................................... Piston tube (post-modification Embraer Service Bulletin 120–032–0514) .................. 90,000
19946–001–00 .......................................... Pin leg hinge ................................................................................................................ 90,000
20030–001–00 .......................................... Pin torque link .............................................................................................................. 90,000
19437–000–00 .......................................... Drag strut, upper half ................................................................................................... 104,054
20031–001–00 .......................................... Pin drag strut hinge ...................................................................................................... 104,054
19414–000–00 .......................................... Piston tube ................................................................................................................... 90,000
19919–000–00 .......................................... Pin leg hinge ................................................................................................................ 90,000
(h) Replace Affected Parts Instructions of Embraer Alert Service (2) Within 90 days after the effective date
The initial compliance time for the Bulletin 120–32–A543, dated July 11, 2016. of this AD for parts on which the current
(1) Before the applicable safe-life limit status is unknown.
replacement of affected parts is specified in
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. identified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this (i) Parts Installation Prohibition
Replace affected parts with serviceable parts, AD, or within 90 days after the effective date
As of the effective date of this AD, no
in accordance with the Accomplishment of this AD, whichever occurs later. person may install on any airplane a main
landing gear part or nose landing gear part
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having a part number identified in table 1 to (ii) Embraer Alert Service Bulletin 120–32– this AD to require actions to address the
paragraph (g) of this AD, if it has reached or A543, dated July 11, 2016. unsafe condition on these products.
exceeded its safe-life limit, or if its current (3) For service information identified in
status is unknown. this AD, contact Empresa Brasileira de DATES: This AD is effective June 29,
Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer), Technical 2017.
(j) No Alternative Actions and Intervals Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro The Director of the Federal Register
After accomplishing the revision required Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São approved the incorporation by reference
by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative Jose dos Campos—SP—Brasil; telephone +55 of a certain publications listed in the AD
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax +55 as of June 29, 2017.
used unless the actions or intervals are 12 3927–7546; email distrib@embraer.com.br;
approved as an alternative method of Internet http://www.flyembraer.com. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
compliance in accordance with the (4) You may view this service information docket on the Internet at http://
procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, www.regulations.gov by searching for
this AD. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
information on the availability of this 0158; or in person at Document
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Management Facility, U.S. Department
The following provisions also apply to this (5) You may view this service information
AD: of Transportation, Docket Operations,
that is incorporated by reference at the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance National Archives and Records M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Administration (NARA). For information on Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane the availability of this material at NARA, call Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// For service information identified in
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- this AD, contact Solo Kleinmotoren
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. locations.html. GmbH, Postfach 600152, 71050
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 2, Sindelfingen, Germany; telephone: +49
Flight Standards District Office, as 2017. 703 1301–0; fax: +49 703 1301–136;
appropriate. If sending information directly Michael Kaszycki, email: aircraft@solo-germany.com;
to the International Branch, send it to the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Internet: http://aircraft.solo-online.com.
attention of the person identified in Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. You may view this referenced service
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may [FR Doc. 2017–10284 Filed 5–24–17; 8:45 am] information at the FAA, Small Airplane
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
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REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Missouri 64106. For information on the
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal availability of this material at the FAA,
inspector, the manager of the local flight DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
standards district office/certificate holding on the Internet at http://
district office. Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov by searching for
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Docket No. FAA–2017–0158.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 14 CFR Part 39 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved [Docket No. FAA–2017–0158; Directorate Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 901
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Identifier 2016–CE–040–AD; Amendment Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 39–18902; AD 2017–11–03] Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil RIN 2120–AA64 4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
(ANAC); or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
approved by the ANAC Designee, the Airworthiness Directives; DG SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approval must include the Designee’s Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
authorized signature. Discussion
(l) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of We issued a notice of proposed
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Transportation (DOT). rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian part 39 by adding an AD that would
AD 2016–07–02, dated July 27, 2016, for ACTION: Final rule.
apply to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model
related information. This MCAI may be DG–500MB gliders. The NPRM was
found in the AD docket on the Internet at SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for airworthiness directive (AD) for DG published in the Federal Register on
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9507. Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG–500MB March 2, 2017 (82 FR 12312). The
(2) For more information about this AD, gliders that are equipped with a Solo NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace 2625 02 engine that has been modified condition for the specified products and
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, with a fuel injection system following was based on mandatory continuing
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren airworthiness information (MCAI)
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; originated by an aviation authority of
GmbH Service Bulletin (SB)/Technische
telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149. another country. The MCAI states:
Mitteilung (TM) 4600–3 ‘‘Fuel Injection
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference System’’ and re-identified as Solo 2625 Several occurrences have been reported of
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 02i. This AD results from mandatory connecting rod bearing failure.
approved the incorporation by reference continuing airworthiness information This condition, if not corrected, could lead
(IBR) of the service information listed in this (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority to an uncommanded in-flight engine shut-
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of another country to identify and down, possibly resulting in damage to the
part 51. correct an unsafe condition on an powered sailplane.
(2) You must use this service information To address this unsafe condition, Solo
as applicable to do the actions required by aviation product. The MCAI describes Kleinmotoren developed a software update
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. the unsafe condition as failure of the for the engine control unit (ECU) to reduce
(i) EMB–120 Brasilia Maintenance Review connecting rod bearing resulting from the load on the rod bearings, and issued SB/
Board (MRB) Report, Temporary Revision too much load on the rod bearings from TM 4600–6, providing instructions to upload
28–1, dated May 17, 2016. the engine control unit. We are issuing the modified software into the ECU.
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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 June 29, 2017. | |
| 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 | 82 FR 24013 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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