82 FR 42021 - Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 171 (September 6, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 171 (September 6, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 6, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 42021-42024] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-16667] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 171 / Wednesday, September 6, 2017 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 42021]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0008; Product Identifier 2013-NM-076-AD; Amendment 39-18985; AD 2017-16-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-23-09, which applied to all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, and - 100 IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. AD 2012-23-09 required revising the maintenance program to incorporate certain modifications in airworthiness limitations. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certain modifications in the airworthiness limitations to include new inspection tasks and their respective thresholds and intervals. This AD was prompted by our determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 11, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 11, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of January 14, 2013 (77 FR 73270, December 10, 2012). 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 Standards Branch, 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-2014- 0008. 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-2014- 0008; 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 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 Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1622; fax 425-227-1320. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2012-23-09, Amendment 39-17265 (77 FR 73270, December 10, 2012) (``AD 2012-23-09''). AD 2012-23-09 applied to all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, and -100 IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on May 22, 2017 (82 FR 23153) (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on February 3, 2014 (79 FR 6106) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by our determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate modifications in the airworthiness limitations specified in the Embraer S.A. ERJ 190/195 MRBR to include new inspection tasks and their respective thresholds and intervals. The SNPRM proposed to revise the NPRM by adding a requirement to revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations and by adding certain airplanes to the applicability. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of structural components, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. The Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2016-04-01, effective April 4, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, and -100 ECJ airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. The MCAI states: This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by a determination that existing maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are inadequate to ensure the structural integrity of the airplane. We are issuing this [Brazilian] AD to prevent failure of certain system components, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. The required action is revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the airworthiness limitations. 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-2014- 0008. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. [[Page 42022]] Conclusion We reviewed the available 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 SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Embraer S.A. has issued the following service information for Model ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190-100 LR, ERJ 190-100 IGW, ERJ 190-200 STD, ERJ 190-200 LR, and ERJ 190-200 IGW airplanes. Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER ERJ 190/195 Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR), MRB-1928, Revision 9, dated August 14, 2015. This service information describes certification maintenance requirements, airworthiness limitation inspections for structures, fuel system limitation items, and life limited items, which make up the airworthiness limitations in the MRBR. EMBRAER MRB--Temporary Revision 9-1, dated October 27, 2015, which provides revised airworthiness limitation inspections and life-limited items due to new structural provisions for Live TV and Connectivity System. EMBRAER MRB--Temporary Revision 9-3, dated October 27, 2015, which updates the life limitations of certain main landing gear and nose landing gear components. Embraer S.A. has also issued the following service information for Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes. Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER Lineage 1000/1000E Maintenance Planning Guide (MPG), MPG-2928, Revision 4, dated July 14, 2014. This service information describes certification maintenance requirements, airworthiness limitation inspections for structures, fuel system limitation items, and life- limited items, which make up the airworthiness limitations in the MPG. EMBRAER MPG--Temporary Revision 4-2, dated February 13, 2015, which describes detailed inspections for the upper doubler at the forward passenger door cutout. EMBRAER MPG--Temporary Revision 4-3, dated October 30, 2015, which updates the life limitations of certain main landing gear and nose landing gear components. 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 83 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revision (retained actions from AD 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $7,055 2012-23-09). hour = $85. Revision to include MPG-2928, Revision 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 7,055 4, and temporary revisions (new hour = $85. action). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-23-09, Amendment 39-17265 (77 FR 73270, December 10, 2012), and adding the following new AD: 2017-16-08 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39-18985; Docket No. FAA-2014- 0008; Product Identifier 2013-NM-076-AD. [[Page 42023]] (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 11, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces 2012-23-09, Amendment 39-17265 (77 FR 73270, December 10, 2012) (``AD 2012-23-09''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 ECJ, and -100 IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 19000002, 19000004, 19000006 through 19000213 inclusive, 19000215 through 19000276 inclusive, 19000278 through 19000466 inclusive, 19000468 through 19000525 inclusive, and 19000527 through 19000696 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Codes 27, Flight controls; 28, Fuel; 52, Doors; 53, Fuselage; 54, Nacelles/pylons; 55, Stabilizers; 57, Wings; 71, Powerplant; and 78, Exhaust. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of structural components and to prevent failure of certain system components; these conditions could result in reduced structural integrity and system reliability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Revision of the Maintenance Program, With No Changes For Model ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190-100 LR, ERJ 190-100 IGW, ERJ 190-200 STD, ERJ 190-200 LR, and ERJ 190-200 IGW airplanes: This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (h) of AD 2012- 23-09, with no changes. Within 90 days after January 14, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2012-23-09), revise the maintenance program to incorporate the tasks specified in Part 2--Airworthiness Limitation Inspections (ALI)--Structures, of Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER 190 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 5, dated November 11, 2010; and EMBRAER Temporary Revision (TR) 5-1, dated February 11, 2011, to Part 2-- Airworthiness Limitation Inspections (ALI)--Structures, of Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER 190 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 5, dated November 11, 2010; with the thresholds and intervals stated in these documents. The initial compliance times for the tasks are stated in the ``Implementation Plan'' section of Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER 190 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 5, dated November 11, 2010. (h) Retained No Alternative Actions or Intervals, With New Exception This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (i) of AD 2012-23-09, with a new exception. 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 (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD, and except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD. (i) New Requirements of This AD: Revision of the Maintenance or Inspection Program (1) For Model ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190-100 LR, ERJ 190-100 IGW, ERJ 190-200 STD, ERJ 190-200 LR, and ERJ 190-200 IGW airplanes: Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the tasks specified in Part 2--Airworthiness Limitation Inspections-- Structures, of Appendix A--Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER 190/195 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 9, dated August 14, 2015 (``MRB-1928, Revision 9''); EMBRAER MRB--TR 9-1, dated October 27, 2015, to Part 2--Airworthiness Limitation Inspections--Structures, and Part 4--Life Limited Items, of Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of MRB-1928, Revision 9; and EMBRAER MRB--TR 9-3, dated October 27, 2015, to Part 2-- Airworthiness Limitation Inspections--Structures, of Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of MRB-1928, Revision 9; with the thresholds and intervals stated in these documents. The initial compliance times for the tasks are at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) and (i)(1)(ii) of this AD. Doing the revision required by this paragraph terminates the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (i) Within the applicable times specified in MRB-1928, Revision 9; EMBRAER MRB--TR 9-1, dated October 27, 2015, to Part 2-- Airworthiness Limitation Inspections--Structures, and Part 4--Life Limited Items, of Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of MRB-1928, Revision 9; and EMBRAER MRB--TR 9-3, dated October 27, 2015, to Part 2--Airworthiness Limitation Inspections--Structures, of Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of MRB-1928, Revision 9. Where tasks are listed in both MRB-1928, Revision 9, and a temporary revision, the compliance times in the temporary revision take precedence. (ii) Within 90 days or 600 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (2) For Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes: Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the tasks specified in Part 1, Certification Maintenance Requirements, Part 2, Airworthiness Limitation Inspections--Structures, Part 3, Fuel System Limitation Items, and Part 4, Life Limited Items, of Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitation, of the EMBRAER Lineage 1000/1000E Maintenance Planning Guide, MPG-2928, Revision 4, dated July 14, 2014; EMBRAER MPG--TR 4- 2, dated February 13, 2015; and EMBRAER MPG--TR 4-3, dated October 30, 2015; with the thresholds and intervals stated in these documents. The initial compliance times for the tasks are at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Within the applicable times specified in Part 1, Certification Maintenance Requirements, Part 2, Airworthiness Limitation Inspections--Structures, Part 3, Fuel System Limitation Items, and Part 4, Life Limited Items, of Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitation (AL), of the EMBRAER Lineage 1000/1000E Maintenance Planning Guide, MPG-2928, Revision 4, dated July 14, 2014; EMBRAER MPG--TR 4-2, dated February 13, 2015; and EMBRAER MPG--TR 4-3, dated October 30, 2015. Where tasks are listed in both MPG-2928, Revision 4, and a temporary revision, the compliance times in the temporary revision take precedence. (ii) Within 90 days or 600 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (j) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC 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 Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 Section, 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: As of the effective date of this AD, 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 Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 [[Page 42024]] AD 2016-04-01, effective April 4, 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- 2014-0008. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1622; fax 425-227-1320. (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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on October 11, 2017. (i) Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER ERJ 190/195 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 9, dated August 14, 2015. (ii) Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER Lineage 1000/1000E Maintenance Planning Guide, MPG-2928, Revision 4, dated July 14, 2014. (iii) EMBRAER MPG--Temporary Revision 4-2, dated February 13, 2015. (iv) EMBRAER MPG--Temporary Revision 4-3, dated October 30, 2015. (v) EMBRAER MRB--Temporary Revision 9-1, dated October 27, 2015. (vi) EMBRAER MRB--Temporary Revision 9-3, dated October 27, 2015. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on January 14, 2013 (77 FR 73270, December 10, 2012). (i) EMBRAER Temporary Revision (TR) 5-1, dated February 11, 2011, to Part 2--Airworthiness Limitation Inspections (ALI)-- Structures, of Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER 190 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 5, dated November 11, 2010. (ii) Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitation (AL), of the EMBRAER 190 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 5, dated November 11, 2010. (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Embraer S.A., Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170--Putim--12227-901 S[atilde]o Jose dos Campos--SP--BRASIL; telephone +55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; fax +55 12 3927-7546; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.flyembraer.com. (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (7) 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 July 28, 2017. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER Embraer S.A., Technical Publications Register on February 3, 2014 (79 FR
contains regulatory documents having general Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria 6106) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
applicability and legal effect, most of which Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São prompted by our determination that
are keyed to and codified in the Code of Jose dos Campos—SP—BRASIL; more restrictive maintenance
Federal Regulations, which is published under telephone +55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 requirements and airworthiness
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
3309–0732; fax +55 12 3927–7546; limitations are necessary. The NPRM
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by email distrib@embraer.com.br; Internet proposed to require revising the
the Superintendent of Documents. http://www.flyembraer.com. You may maintenance or inspection program to
view this referenced service information incorporate modifications in the
at the FAA, Transport Standards airworthiness limitations specified in
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, the Embraer S.A. ERJ 190/195 MRBR to
WA. For information on the availability include new inspection tasks and their
Federal Aviation Administration of this material at the FAA, call 425– respective thresholds and intervals. The
227–1221. It is also available on the SNPRM proposed to revise the NPRM
14 CFR Part 39 Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by adding a requirement to revise the
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0008; Product by searching for and locating Docket No. maintenance or inspection program, as
Identifier 2013–NM–076–AD; Amendment FAA–2014–0008. applicable, to incorporate new
39–18985; AD 2017–16–08] airworthiness limitations and by adding
Examining the AD Docket
RIN 2120–AA64 certain airplanes to the applicability.
You may examine the AD docket on We are issuing this AD to detect and
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. the Internet at http:// correct fatigue cracking of structural
Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for components, which could result in
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– reduced structural integrity of the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 0008; or in person at the Docket airplane.
Administration (FAA), Department of Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Transportation (DOT). The Agência Nacional de Aviação
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation
ACTION: Final rule. except Federal holidays. The AD docket authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian
SUMMARY: We are superseding contains this AD, the regulatory Airworthiness Directive 2016–04–01,
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–23– evaluation, any comments received, and effective April 4, 2016 (referred to after
09, which applied to all Embraer S.A. other information. The address for the this as the Mandatory Continuing
Model ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, and Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
–100 IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ is Docket Management Facility, U.S. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
190–200 STD, –200 LR, and –200 IGW Department of Transportation, Docket on certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–
airplanes. AD 2012–23–09 required Operations, M–30, West Building 100 STD, –100 LR, –100 IGW, and –100
revising the maintenance program to Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 ECJ airplanes; and Model ERJ 190–200
incorporate certain modifications in New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, STD, –200 LR, and –200 IGW airplanes.
airworthiness limitations. This new AD DC 20590. The MCAI states:
requires revising the maintenance or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana
This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by a
inspection program to incorporate Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer,
determination that existing maintenance
certain modifications in the International Section, Transport requirements and airworthiness limitations
airworthiness limitations to include Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind are inadequate to ensure the structural
new inspection tasks and their Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; integrity of the airplane. We are issuing this
respective thresholds and intervals. This telephone 425–227–1622; fax 425–227– [Brazilian] AD to prevent failure of certain
AD was prompted by our determination 1320. system components, which could result in
that more restrictive maintenance SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
requirements and airworthiness
Discussion The required action is revising the
limitations are necessary. We are issuing
We issued a supplemental notice of maintenance or inspection program, as
this AD to address the unsafe condition
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to applicable, to incorporate the
on these products.
amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD airworthiness limitations.
DATES: This AD is effective October 11,
2017. 2012–23–09, Amendment 39–17265 (77 You may examine the MCAI in the
The Director of the Federal Register FR 73270, December 10, 2012) (‘‘AD AD docket on the Internet at http://
approved the incorporation by reference 2012–23–09’’). AD 2012–23–09 applied www.regulations.gov by searching for
of certain publications listed in this AD to all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–100 and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
as of October 11, 2017. STD, –100 LR, and –100 IGW airplanes; 0008.
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The Director of the Federal Register and Model ERJ 190–200 STD, –200 LR, Comments
approved the incorporation by reference and –200 IGW airplanes. The SNPRM
of certain other publications listed in published in the Federal Register on We gave the public the opportunity to
this AD as of January 14, 2013 (77 FR May 22, 2017 (82 FR 23153) (‘‘the participate in developing this AD. We
73270, December 10, 2012). SNPRM’’). We preceded the SNPRM received no comments on the SNPRM or
ADDRESSES: For service information with a notice of proposed rulemaking on the determination of the cost to the
identified in this final rule, contact (NPRM) that published in the Federal public.
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Conclusion maintenance requirements, airworthiness limitation inspections for
We reviewed the available data and airworthiness limitation inspections for structures, fuel system limitation items,
determined that air safety and the structures, fuel system limitation items, and life-limited items, which make up
public interest require adopting this AD and life limited items, which make up the airworthiness limitations in the
as proposed except for minor editorial the airworthiness limitations in the MPG.
changes. We have determined that these MRBR. • EMBRAER MPG—Temporary
minor changes: • EMBRAER MRB—Temporary Revision 4–2, dated February 13, 2015,
• Are consistent with the intent that Revision 9–1, dated October 27, 2015, which describes detailed inspections for
was proposed in the SNPRM for which provides revised airworthiness the upper doubler at the forward
correcting the unsafe condition; and limitation inspections and life-limited passenger door cutout.
• Do not add any additional burden items due to new structural provisions • EMBRAER MPG—Temporary
upon the public than was already for Live TV and Connectivity System. Revision 4–3, dated October 30, 2015,
proposed in the SNPRM. • EMBRAER MRB—Temporary
which updates the life limitations of
Revision 9–3, dated October 27, 2015,
Related Service Information Under 1 certain main landing gear and nose
which updates the life limitations of
CFR Part 51 landing gear components.
certain main landing gear and nose
Embraer S.A. has issued the following landing gear components. This service information is reasonably
service information for Model ERJ 190– Embraer S.A. has also issued the available because the interested parties
100 STD, ERJ 190–100 LR, ERJ 190–100 following service information for Model have access to it through their normal
IGW, ERJ 190–200 STD, ERJ 190–200 ERJ 190–100 ECJ airplanes. course of business or by the means
LR, and ERJ 190–200 IGW airplanes. • Appendix A, Airworthiness identified in the ADDRESSES section.
• Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER Costs of Compliance
Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER ERJ Lineage 1000/1000E Maintenance
190/195 Maintenance Review Board Planning Guide (MPG), MPG–2928, We estimate that this AD affects 83
Report (MRBR), MRB–1928, Revision 9, Revision 4, dated July 14, 2014. This airplanes of U.S. registry.
dated August 14, 2015. This service service information describes We estimate the following costs to
information describes certification certification maintenance requirements, comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Revision (retained actions from AD 2012–23– 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $7,055
09).
Revision to include MPG–2928, Revision 4, 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. 0 85 7,055
and temporary revisions (new action).
Authority for This Rulemaking Compliance and Airworthiness under the criteria of the Regulatory
Title 49 of the United States Code Division, but during this transition Flexibility Act.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue period, the Executive Director has
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, delegated the authority to issue ADs
section 106, describes the authority of applicable to transport category Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: airplanes to the Director of the System safety, Incorporation by reference,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Oversight Division. Safety.
detail the scope of the Agency’s Regulatory Findings Adoption of the Amendment
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under We determined that this AD will not Accordingly, under the authority
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, have federalism implications under delegated to me by the Administrator,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Executive Order 13132. This AD will the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
General requirements.’’ Under that not have a substantial direct effect on follows:
section, Congress charges the FAA with the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
or on the distribution of power and DIRECTIVES
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures responsibilities among the various
levels of government. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the Administrator finds necessary for continues to read as follows:
safety in air commerce. This regulation For the reasons discussed above, I
is within the scope of that authority certify that this AD: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
because it addresses an unsafe condition 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
§ 39.13 [Amended]
that is likely to exist or develop on action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
products identified in this rulemaking 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
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action. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
This AD is issued in accordance with (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 2012–23–09, Amendment 39–17265 (77
authority delegated by the Executive 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in FR 73270, December 10, 2012), and
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Alaska; and adding the following new AD:
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 4. Will not have a significant 2017–16–08 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39–
In accordance with that order, issuance economic impact, positive or negative, 18985; Docket No. FAA–2014–0008;
of ADs is normally a function of the on a substantial number of small entities Product Identifier 2013–NM–076–AD.
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AD 2016–04–01, effective April 4, 2016, for Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 28, technical.publications@vikingair.com;
related information. This MCAI may be 2017. Internet http://www.vikingair.com. You
found in the AD docket on the Internet at John P. Piccola, Jr., may view this referenced service
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Acting Director, System Oversight Division, information at the FAA, Transport
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0008. Aircraft Certification Service. Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace
[FR Doc. 2017–16667 Filed 9–5–17; 8:45 am] SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Engineer, International Section, Transport BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the availability of this material at the
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone available on the Internet at http://
425–227–1622; fax 425–227–1320. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference Federal Aviation Administration 0474.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 14 CFR Part 39 Examining the AD Docket
(IBR) of the service information listed in this You may examine the AD docket on
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR [Docket No. FAA–2017–0474; Product
part 51. Identifier 2016–NM–096–AD; Amendment the Internet at http://
(2) You must use this service information 39–19007; AD 2017–17–17] www.regulations.gov by searching for
as applicable to do the actions required by and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
RIN 2120–AA64
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 0474; or in person at the Docket
(3) The following service information was Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Management Facility between 9 a.m.
approved for IBR on October 11, 2017. Limited (Type Certificate Previously and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(i) Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(AL), of the EMBRAER ERJ 190/195
Held by Bombardier, Inc.; Canadair
Limited) Airplanes contains this AD, the regulatory
Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB– evaluation, any comments received, and
1928, Revision 9, dated August 14, 2015. AGENCY: Federal Aviation other information. The address for the
(ii) Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations
Administration (FAA), Department of Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
(AL), of the EMBRAER Lineage 1000/1000E
Maintenance Planning Guide, MPG–2928, Transportation (DOT). is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Revision 4, dated July 14, 2014. ACTION: Final rule. Department of Transportation, Docket
(iii) EMBRAER MPG—Temporary Revision Operations, M–30, West Building
4–2, dated February 13, 2015. SUMMARY: We are superseding Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
(iv) EMBRAER MPG—Temporary Revision Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–03– New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
4–3, dated October 30, 2015. 08, which applied to certain DC 20590.
(v) EMBRAER MRB—Temporary Revision Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–215–1A10 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
9–1, dated October 27, 2015. (CL–215), CL–215–6B11 (CL–215T
(vi) EMBRAER MRB—Temporary Revision
Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Variant), and CL–215–6B11 (CL–415 Airframe and Mechanical Systems
9–3, dated October 27, 2015. Variant) airplanes. AD 2011–03–08
(4) The following service information was Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
approved for IBR on January 14, 2013 (77 FR
required an inspection to determine the 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
73270, December 10, 2012). number of flight cycles accumulated by Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
(i) EMBRAER Temporary Revision (TR) 5– certain accumulators installed on the 228–7318; fax 516–794–5531.
1, dated February 11, 2011, to Part 2— airplane, and repetitive inspections of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Limitation Inspections (ALI)— the accumulators for cracks, and
Structures, of Appendix A, Airworthiness replacement if necessary. This AD Discussion
Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER 190 retains those inspections and the
Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB–
We issued a notice of proposed
accumulator replacement if necessary, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
1928, Revision 5, dated November 11, 2010. and adds a new terminating action to
(ii) Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitation part 39 to supersede AD 2011–03–08,
address the identified unsafe condition. Amendment 39–16592 (76 FR 6536,
(AL), of the EMBRAER 190 Maintenance
This AD was prompted by the February 7, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–03–08’’).
Review Board Report, MRB–1928, Revision 5,
dated November 11, 2010. development of a terminating action for AD 2011–03–08 applied to certain
(5) For service information identified in the repetitive inspections. We are Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–215–1A10
this AD, contact Embraer S.A., Technical issuing this AD to address the unsafe (CL–215), CL–215–6B11 (CL–215T
Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro condition on these products. Variant), and CL–215–6B11 (CL–415
Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São DATES: This AD is effective October 11, Variant) airplanes. The NPRM
Jose dos Campos—SP—BRASIL; telephone 2017.
+55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax
published in the Federal Register on
The Director of the Federal Register May 18, 2017 (82 FR 22766). The NPRM
+55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@
embraer.com.br; Internet http://
approved the incorporation by reference was prompted by the development of a
www.flyembraer.com. of certain publications listed in this AD terminating action (relocation of the
(6) You may view this service information as of October 11, 2017. affected accumulators, and
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, The Director of the Federal Register incorporation of new airworthiness
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For approved the incorporation by reference limitations), which addresses the unsafe
information on the availability of this of certain other publications listed in condition. The NPRM proposed to
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. this AD as of March 14, 2011 (76 FR continue to require an inspection to
(7) You may view this service information 6536, February 7, 2011).
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determine the number of flight cycles
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
ADDRESSES: For service information accumulated by applicable
Administration (NARA). For information on identified in this final rule, contact accumulators (i.e., brake, aileron,
the availability of this material at NARA, call Viking Air Limited, 1959 de Havilland elevator, and rudder accumulators)
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Way, Sidney, British Columbia V8L installed on the airplane, repetitive
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 5V5, Canada; telephone +1–250–656– ultrasonic inspections of the
locations.html. 7227; fax +1–250–656–0673; email acs- accumulators for cracks, and
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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 October 11, 2017. | |
| Contact | Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1622; fax 425-227-1320. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 42021 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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