83 FR 15313 - Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 69 (April 10, 2018)

Page Range		15313-15315
FR Document		2018-06821

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Embraer S.A. Models EMB-500 and EMB-505 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as improperly tied castle nuts on the aileron, rudder, and elevator trim tab (or autotab) attachment bolts. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1119; Product Identifier 2017-CE-037-AD; Amendment
39-19241; AD 2018-07-10]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Embraer
S.A. Models EMB-500 and EMB-505 airplanes. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an
aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as improperly tied castle nuts on the aileron, rudder, and
elevator trim tab (or autotab) attachment bolts. We are issuing this AD
to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective May 15, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of May 15, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1119; or in person at Docket Operations, 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 service information identified in this AD, contact Embraer
S.A., Phenom Maintenance Support, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170,
S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos--SP-12227-901, P.O. Box 36/2, Brasil;
phone: +55 12 3927 1000; fax: +55 12 3927-2619; email:
phenom.reliability@embraer.com.br; internet: http://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/Pages/home.aspx. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2017-1119.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090;
email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov.

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 Embraer S.A. Models EMB-500
and EMB-505 airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register
on December 4, 2017 (82 FR 57172). The NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country. The MCAI states:

This [ANAC] AD results of a report of one airplane having
improperly tied castle nut on the aileron, rudder and elevator trim
tab (or autotab) attachment bolts. A disconnected surface may cause
an increase in dynamic loads and probable flutter, which may cause
structural failure and possible loss of control 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
[ANAC] AD in the indicated time limit without prior notice.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-1119-0002.

Comments

We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Withdraw NPRM

Eduardo Cerdeira and Ricardo Hollerbach, both from Embraer S.A.,
commented that all of the affected airplanes have been inspected with
no faults found; therefore, there is no need for the proposed AD. They
state that, since the issuance of the original versions of the service
information for the two affected fleets, Embraer S.A. has been in
direct contact with all the applicable operators in the world to
encourage them to accomplish the required inspections as soon as
possible. Since the start of the inspections, the commenters state that
the completion status has been provided to the FAA, as well as the
aviation authorities of Europe (EASA), and Brazil (ANAC). As of
December 6, 2017, they stated that all affected airplanes, as defined
in the current service information, have been inspected with no faults
found. Finally, the commenters provided tables showing each of the
affected airplane serial numbers and the date on which the applicable
service information was accomplished.
We don't agree with this comment. The FAA contacted Embraer. S.A.
to obtain records to show that all airplanes were in compliance with
the actions in this AD. Embraer S.A. informed the FAA that they were
unable to provide such information. While the FAA appreciates the
effort that the commenters went to in order to assure that the unsafe
condition was addressed on the affected airplanes, our policy of not
accepting assurance from a design approval holder that all products are
in compliance as a reason to not issue an AD action requires us to move
forward with the issuance of the final rule AD. Please note that the
Action and Compliance paragraph within the FAA AD begins with the
phrase ``unless already done'', which may apply in this case.

Conclusion

We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the
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

Embraer S.A. has issued PHENOM by Embraer Alert Service Bulletin
500-27-A026, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2017; and PHENOM by Embraer
Alert Service Bulletin 505-27-A028, Revision 2, dated October 6, 2017.
For the applicable models, the service information describes procedures
for inspection of the aileron trim tab, rudder trim tab, and elevator
trim tab, and, if required, application of torque and installation of a
cotter pin. This service information is reasonably available because
the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this
AD.

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Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD will affect 114 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $9,690, or $85 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 3 work-hours and require parts costing $50, for a cost of
$305 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products
that may need these actions.

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 small airplanes, gliders,
balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and
associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation
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 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.

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-2017-
1119; 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 the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2018-07-10 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39-19241; Docket No. FAA-2017-
1119; Product Identifier 2017-CE-037-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 15,
2018.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Models EMB-500 and EMB-505
airplanes, serial numbers 50000246, 50000267, 50000286, 50000289,
50000291, 50000299, 50000304, 50000305, 50000306, 50000310,
50000348, 50000359, 50000368, 50000370, 50000372, 50000376,
50000377, 50000378, 50000379, 50000380, 50500118, 50500122,
50500148, 50500151, 50500167, 50500176, 50500179, 50500185,
50500188, 50500191, 50500197, 50500203, 50500207, 50500209,
50500212, 50500214, 50500215, 50500219, 50500225, 50500226,
50500231, 50500242, 50500244, 50500246, 50500248, 50500250,
50500256, 50500260, 50500266, 50500273, 50500275, 50500277,
50500280, 50500282, 50500285, 50500287, 50500288, 50500289,
50500292, 50500293, 50500294, 50500296, 50500297, 50500298,
50500300, 50500302, 50500304, 50500306, 50500309, 50500311,
50500317, 50500318, 50500323, 50500328, 50500331, 50500333,
50500335, 50500338, 50500340, 50500344, 50500345, 50500348,
50500351, 50500357, 50500361, 50500362, 50500363, 50500364,
50500365, 50500367, 50500368, 50500371, 50500372, 50500379,
50500381, 50500382, 50500385, 50500386, 50500390, 50500391,
50500394, 50500395, 50500397, 50500398, 50500399, 50500400,
50500402, 50500403, 50500404, 50500407, 50500410, 50500415,
50500418, and 50500424, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight
Controls.

(e) Reason

This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as improperly tied
castle nuts on the aileron, rudder and elevator trim tab (or
autotab) attachment bolts. We are issuing this AD to inspect the
aileron trim tab, rudder trim tab and elevator trim tab (or
autotab), and correct any discrepancy, which if not corrected, may
cause an increase in dynamic loads and possible flutter, leading to
structural failure and loss of control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs
(f)(1) and (2) of this AD following the Accomplishment Instructions
in PHENOM by Embraer Alert Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 500-27-A026,
Revision 1, dated October 6, 2017; or PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB
No.: 505-27-A028, Revision 2, dated October 6, 2017, as applicable:
(1) Within the next 25 hours time in service (TIS) after May 15,
2018 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months
after May 15, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
first, inspect the aileron trim tab, rudder trim tab, and elevator
trim tab attachment points to make sure the cotter pin is installed
on the castle nut of the attaching bolts.
(2) If any discrepancy is found during the inspection required
in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, correct the
discrepancy.

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(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information

This AD allows credit for the actions required in paragraph (f)
of this AD if done before the effective date of this AD following
PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No. 500-27-A026, original issue, dated
September 29, 2017; PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No. 505-27-A028,
original issue, dated September 28, 2017; or PHENOM by Embraer Alert
SB 505-27-A028, Revision 01, dated September 29, 2017; as
applicable.

(h) No Reporting Requirement

Although PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No.: 500-27-A026, Revision
1, dated October 6, 2017; and PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No.: 505-
27-A028, Revision 2, dated October 6, 2017; specify to submit
certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require
that action.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Small Airplane Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. Send information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-
4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC
on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(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, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, FAA; or Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de
Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority
for Brazil.

(j) Related Information

Refer to MCAI Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o
Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority for Brazil, AD No.:
2017-11-01, dated November 10, 2017. You may examine the MCAI on the
internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-1119-0002.

(k) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) PHENOM by Embraer Alert Service Bulletin No.: 500-27-A026,
Revision 1, dated October 6, 2017.
(ii) PHENOM by Embraer Alert Service Bulletin No.: 505-27-A028,
Revision 2, dated October 6, 2017.
(3) For Embraer S.A. service information identified in this AD,
contact Embraer S.A., Phenom Maintenance Support, Avenida Brigadeiro
Faria Lima, 2170, S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos--SP-12227-901,
P.O. Box 36/2, Brasil; phone: +55 12 3927 1000; fax: +55 12 3927-
2619; email: phenom.reliability@embraer.com.br; internet: http://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/Pages/home.aspx.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information
on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1119.
(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 Kansas City, Missouri, on March 28, 2018.
William Schinstock,
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for Europe (EASA), and Brazil (ANAC). As
Docket No. FAA–2017–1119. of December 6, 2017, they stated that all
Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim affected airplanes, as defined in the
Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, current service information, have been
14 CFR Part 39 Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 inspected with no faults found. Finally,
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, the commenters provided tables
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1119; Product showing each of the affected airplane
Identifier 2017–CE–037–AD; Amendment
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: serial numbers and the date on which
39–19241; AD 2018–07–10]
jim.rutherford@faa.gov. the applicable service information was
RIN 2120–AA64 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: accomplished.
We don’t agree with this comment.
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Discussion
The FAA contacted Embraer. S.A. to
Airplanes We issued a notice of proposed obtain records to show that all airplanes
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR were in compliance with the actions in
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
part 39 by adding an AD that would this AD. Embraer S.A. informed the
Administration (FAA), Department of
apply to Embraer S.A. Models EMB–500 FAA that they were unable to provide
Transportation (DOT).
and EMB–505 airplanes. The NPRM was such information. While the FAA
ACTION: Final rule. published in the Federal Register on appreciates the effort that the
December 4, 2017 (82 FR 57172). The commenters went to in order to assure
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe that the unsafe condition was addressed
airworthiness directive (AD) for
condition for the specified products and on the affected airplanes, our policy of
Embraer S.A. Models EMB–500 and
was based on mandatory continuing not accepting assurance from a design
EMB–505 airplanes. This AD results
airworthiness information (MCAI) approval holder that all products are in
from mandatory continuing
originated by an aviation authority of compliance as a reason to not issue an
airworthiness information (MCAI)
another country. The MCAI states: AD action requires us to move forward
issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct This [ANAC] AD results of a report of one with the issuance of the final rule AD.
an unsafe condition on an aviation airplane having improperly tied castle nut on Please note that the Action and
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe the aileron, rudder and elevator trim tab (or Compliance paragraph within the FAA
autotab) attachment bolts. A disconnected AD begins with the phrase ‘‘unless
condition as improperly tied castle nuts
surface may cause an increase in dynamic already done’’, which may apply in this
on the aileron, rudder, and elevator trim loads and probable flutter, which may cause
tab (or autotab) attachment bolts. We are case.
structural failure and possible loss of control
issuing this AD to require actions to of the airplane. Conclusion
address the unsafe condition on these Since this condition may occur in other
products. airplanes of the same type and affects flight We reviewed the relevant data,
safety, a corrective action is required. Thus, considered the comment received, and
DATES: This AD is effective May 15, sufficient reason exists to request compliance determined that air safety and the
2018. with this [ANAC] AD in the indicated time public interest require adopting the AD
The Director of the Federal Register limit without prior notice. as proposed except for minor editorial
approved the incorporation by reference
The MCAI can be found in the AD changes. We have determined that these
of certain publications listed in the AD
docket on the internet at: https:// minor changes:
as of May 15, 2018.
www.regulations.gov/ • Are consistent with the intent that
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD document?D=FAA-2017-1119-0002. was proposed in the NPRM for
docket on the internet at http://
Comments correcting the unsafe condition; and
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– We gave the public the opportunity to • Do not add any additional burden
1119; or in person at Docket Operations, participate in developing this AD. The upon the public than was already
U.S. Department of Transportation, following presents the comments proposed in the NPRM.
Docket Operations, M–30, West received on the proposal and the FAA’s Related Service Information Under 1
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, response to each comment. CFR Part 51
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590. Request To Withdraw NPRM Embraer S.A. has issued PHENOM by
For service information identified in Eduardo Cerdeira and Ricardo Embraer Alert Service Bulletin 500–27–
this AD, contact Embraer S.A., Phenom Hollerbach, both from Embraer S.A., A026, Revision 1, dated October 6,
Maintenance Support, Avenida commented that all of the affected 2017; and PHENOM by Embraer Alert
Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170, São José airplanes have been inspected with no Service Bulletin 505–27–A028, Revision
dos Campos—SP–12227–901, P.O. Box faults found; therefore, there is no need 2, dated October 6, 2017. For the
36/2, Brasil; phone: +55 12 3927 1000; for the proposed AD. They state that, applicable models, the service
fax: +55 12 3927–2619; email: since the issuance of the original information describes procedures for
phenom.reliability@embraer.com.br; versions of the service information for inspection of the aileron trim tab,
internet: http://www.embraer.com.br/ the two affected fleets, Embraer S.A. has rudder trim tab, and elevator trim tab,
en-US/Pages/home.aspx. You may view been in direct contact with all the and, if required, application of torque
jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES

this referenced service information at applicable operators in the world to and installation of a cotter pin. This
the FAA, Policy and Innovation encourage them to accomplish the service information is reasonably
Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, required inspections as soon as possible. available because the interested parties
Missouri 64106. For information on the Since the start of the inspections, the have access to it through their normal
availability of this material at the FAA, commenters state that the completion course of business or by the means
call (816) 329–4148. It is also available status has been provided to the FAA, as identified in the ADDRESSES section of
on the internet at http:// well as the aviation authorities of this AD.

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Costs of Compliance For the reasons discussed above, I 50000359, 50000368, 50000370, 50000372,
certify this AD: 50000376, 50000377, 50000378, 50000379,
We estimate that this AD will affect 50000380, 50500118, 50500122, 50500148,
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
114 products of U.S. registry. We also 50500151, 50500167, 50500176, 50500179,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
estimate that it would take about 1 (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 50500185, 50500188, 50500191, 50500197,
work-hour per product to comply with the DOT Regulatory Policies and 50500203, 50500207, 50500209, 50500212,
the basic requirements of this AD. The Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 50500214, 50500215, 50500219, 50500225,
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. 1979), 50500226, 50500231, 50500242, 50500244,
Based on these figures, we estimate (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 50500246, 50500248, 50500250, 50500256,
the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to in Alaska, and 50500260, 50500266, 50500273, 50500275,
be $9,690, or $85 per product. (4) Will not have a significant 50500277, 50500280, 50500282, 50500285,
In addition, we estimate that any economic impact, positive or negative, 50500287, 50500288, 50500289, 50500292,
necessary follow-on actions would take on a substantial number of small entities 50500293, 50500294, 50500296, 50500297,
about 3 work-hours and require parts under the criteria of the Regulatory 50500298, 50500300, 50500302, 50500304,
costing $50, for a cost of $305 per Flexibility Act. 50500306, 50500309, 50500311, 50500317,
product. We have no way of 50500318, 50500323, 50500328, 50500331,
determining the number of products Examining the AD Docket 50500333, 50500335, 50500338, 50500340,
that may need these actions. You may examine the AD docket on 50500344, 50500345, 50500348, 50500351,
the internet at http:// 50500357, 50500361, 50500362, 50500363,
Authority for This Rulemaking 50500364, 50500365, 50500367, 50500368,
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Title 49 of the United States Code and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 50500371, 50500372, 50500379, 50500381,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 50500382, 50500385, 50500386, 50500390,
1119; or in person at the Docket
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 50500391, 50500394, 50500395, 50500397,
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
section 106, describes the authority of 50500398, 50500399, 50500400, 50500402,
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 50500403, 50500404, 50500407, 50500410,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket 50500415, 50500418, and 50500424,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more contains the NPRM, the regulatory certificated in any category.
detail the scope of the Agency’s evaluation, any comments received, and
authority. other information. The street address for (d) Subject
We are issuing this rulemaking under the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– Air Transport Association of America
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Comments will be available in the AD
General requirements.’’ Under that (e) Reason
docket shortly after receipt.
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD was prompted by mandatory
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
air commerce by prescribing regulations Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation originated by an aviation authority of another
for practices, methods, and procedures safety, Incorporation by reference, country to identify and correct an unsafe
the Administrator finds necessary for Safety. condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
safety in air commerce. This regulation describes the unsafe condition as improperly
Adoption of the Amendment tied castle nuts on the aileron, rudder and
is within the scope of that authority
Accordingly, under the authority elevator trim tab (or autotab) attachment
because it addresses an unsafe condition
delegated to me by the Administrator, bolts. We are issuing this AD to inspect the
that is likely to exist or develop on
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as aileron trim tab, rudder trim tab and elevator
products identified in this rulemaking trim tab (or autotab), and correct any
action. follows:
discrepancy, which if not corrected, may
This AD is issued in accordance with cause an increase in dynamic loads and
authority delegated by the Executive PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES possible flutter, leading to structural failure
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, and loss of control.
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
In accordance with that order, issuance (f) Actions and Compliance
continues to read as follows:
of ADs is normally a function of the Unless already done, do the following
Compliance and Airworthiness Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD
Division, but during this transition § 39.13 [Amended] following the Accomplishment Instructions
period, the Executive Director has in PHENOM by Embraer Alert Service
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Bulletin (SB) No.: 500–27–A026, Revision 1,
delegated the authority to issue ADs
the following new AD: dated October 6, 2017; or PHENOM by
applicable to small airplanes, gliders,
balloons, airships, domestic business jet 2018–07–10 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39– Embraer Alert SB No.: 505–27–A028,
19241; Docket No. FAA–2017–1119; Revision 2, dated October 6, 2017, as
transport airplanes, and associated
Product Identifier 2017–CE–037–AD. applicable:
appliances to the Director of the Policy
(1) Within the next 25 hours time in
and Innovation Division. (a) Effective Date
service (TIS) after May 15, 2018 (the effective
Regulatory Findings This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes date of this AD) or within the next 12 months
effective May 15, 2018. after May 15, 2018 (the effective date of this
We determined that this AD will not AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the
have federalism implications under (b) Affected ADs
aileron trim tab, rudder trim tab, and elevator
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Executive Order 13132. This AD will None.
trim tab attachment points to make sure the
not have a substantial direct effect on (c) Applicability cotter pin is installed on the castle nut of the
the States, on the relationship between This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Models attaching bolts.
the national government and the States, EMB–500 and EMB–505 airplanes, serial (2) If any discrepancy is found during the
or on the distribution of power and numbers 50000246, 50000267, 50000286, inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
responsibilities among the various 50000289, 50000291, 50000299, 50000304, AD, before further flight, correct the
levels of government. 50000305, 50000306, 50000310, 50000348, discrepancy.

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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 May 15, 2018.
Contact		Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 15313
RIN Number		2120-AA64

83 FR 15313 - Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 69 (April 10, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration