83_FR_55511 83 FR 55297 - Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

83 FR 55297 - Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 214 (November 5, 2018)

Page Range55297-55299
FR Document2018-23691

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of corrosion and chromium layer chipping of the forward and aft pintle pins of the main landing gear (MLG) shock struts. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for discrepancies of affected forward and aft pintle pins of the MLG shock struts, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 214 (Monday, November 5, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 214 (Monday, November 5, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23691]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0905; Product Identifier 2018-NM-115-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -200 STD, -200 
LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of 
corrosion and chromium layer chipping of the forward and aft pintle 
pins of the main landing gear (MLG) shock struts. This proposed AD 
would require repetitive inspections for discrepancies of affected 
forward and aft pintle pins of the MLG shock struts, and corrective 
actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 20, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Embraer 
S.A., Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria 
Lima, 2170--Putim--12227-901 S[atilde]o Jose dos Campos--SP--Brazil; 
telephone: +55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; fax: +55 12 3927-7546; 
email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.flyembraer.com. You 
may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards 
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the 
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.

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-2018-
0905; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD 
docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3221.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0905; 
Product Identifier 2018-NM-115-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because 
of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), which 
is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian 
Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-01, effective July 24, 2018 (referred 
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Embraer S.A. 
Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 
IGW airplanes. The MCAI states:

    This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by reports of corrosion and 
chromium layer chipping on the rearward and forward Pintle Pin of 
the Main Landing Gear (MLG) Shock Struts. We are issuing this 
[Brazilian] AD to detect and correct Pintle Pin[s] having 
[discrepancies including] corrosion or chromium layer chipping, 
which could cause the Pintle Pin[s] to shear under normal load and 
lead to collapse of the MLG during take-off or landing.

    Corrective actions include repair or replacement of affected 
forward and aft pintle pins of the left- and right-hand MLG shock 
struts. 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-2018-0905.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Embraer has issued Service Bulletin 190-32-0065, Revision 02, dated 
November 1, 2017. This service information describes procedures for 
repetitive inspections of affected forward and aft pintle pins of the 
MLG shock struts for discrepancies, and repair or replacement of any 
discrepant affected pintle pin.
    Embraer has also issued Task 32-11-001-1034, ``MLG Shock Strut 
Pintle Pins--Internal,'' of the Embraer 190/195 Maintenance Review 
Board Report (MRBR) 1928, Revision 11, dated May 10, 2017. This service 
information describes procedures for the inspection of pintle pins of 
the MLG shock struts at areas covered by the MLG shock strut and 
trunnion.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe 
condition described

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previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

Proposed Requirements of This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified 
in the service information described previously.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 96 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                Labor cost                  Parts cost        Cost per product          Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 22 work-hours x $85 per hour = Up             $0  Up to $1,870 per inspection  Up to $179,520 per
 to $1,870.                                              cycle.                       inspection cycle.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition 
actions that would be required based on the results of any required 
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that 
might need these on-condition actions:

                                     Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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               Labor cost                             Parts cost                       Cost per product
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6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510 per    $1,750 per MLG....................  $2,260 per MLG.
 MLG (replacement).
6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510 per    $0................................  $510 per MLG.
 MLG (repair).
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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 proposed 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 and associated appliances to the 
Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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 airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Embraer S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0905; Product Identifier 2018-NM-
115-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 20, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to 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; 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 reports of corrosion and chromium layer 
chipping of the forward and aft pintle pins of the main landing gear 
(MLG) shock struts. We are issuing this AD to address discrepancies 
of affected forward and aft pintle pins of the MLG shock struts, 
which could result in the pintle pin shearing under normal load and 
consequent collapse of the MLG during takeoff or landing.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Repetitive Inspections

    At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) 
of this AD: Do a detailed inspection for discrepancies of affected 
forward and aft pintle pins of the

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left- and right-hand MLG shock struts, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 190-32-0065, 
Revision 02, dated November 1, 2017. Repeat the inspection 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 72 months.
    (1) For airplanes on which any MLG pintle pin having part number 
(P/N) 2821-0067 or 2821-0025 has accumulated fewer than 17,000 total 
flight cycles since new: Before the accumulation of 17,750 total 
flight cycles.
    (2) For airplanes on which any MLG pintle pin having P/N 2821-
0067 or 2821-0025 has accumulated 17,000 or more total flight cycles 
since new: Within 750 flight cycles after the effective date of this 
AD.

(h) Corrective Actions

    If any discrepancy of any pintle pin is found during any 
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further 
flight, repair the affected pintle pin or replace it with a new 
pintle pin, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 190-32-0065, Revision 02, 
dated November 1, 2017.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the initial inspection 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if that inspection was 
performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable 
service information identified in paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(5) 
of this AD.
    (1) Embraer 190/195 Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR) 1928, 
Task 57-50-007-1247, Revision 11, dated May 10, 2017.
    (2) Embraer 190/195 MRBR 1928, Task 32-11-00-001, Revision 11, 
dated May 10, 2017.
    (3) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-32-0002, Revision 01, dated 
November 8, 2012.
    (4) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-32-0065, dated August 31, 2016.
    (5) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-32-0065, Revision 01, dated 
October 24, 2017.

(j) Equivalent Inspection

    Performing a detailed inspection for discrepancies of affected 
forward and aft pintle pins of the left- and right-hand MLG shock 
struts, in accordance with Task 32-11-001-1034, ``MLG Shock Strut 
Pintle Pins--Internal,'' of the Embraer 190/195 MRBR 1928, Revision 
11, dated May 10, 2017, at intervals not to exceed 72 months, is 
equivalent to an inspection required by paragraph (g) 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: 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.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information 
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-01, effective July 
24, 2018, 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-2018-0905.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Krista Greer, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards 
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 
and fax 206-231-3221.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Embraer S.A., Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. 
Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170--Putim--12227-901 S[atilde]o Jose dos 
Campos--SP--Brazil; telephone: +55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; 
fax: +55 12 3927-7546; email: [email protected]; internet: 
http://www.flyembraer.com. You may view this service information at 
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 206-231-3195.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on October 22, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Campos—SP—Brazil; telephone: +55 12 –200 LR, and –200 IGW airplanes. The 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax: MCAI states: Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on October 24, 2018. +55 12 3927–7546; email: distrib@ This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by embraer.com.br; internet: http:// reports of corrosion and chromium layer Michael Kaszycki, www.flyembraer.com. You may view chipping on the rearward and forward Pintle Acting Director, System Oversight Division, this service information at the FAA, Aircraft Certification Service. Pin of the Main Landing Gear (MLG) Shock Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Struts. We are issuing this [Brazilian] AD to [FR Doc. 2018–23817 Filed 11–2–18; 8:45 am] South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For detect and correct Pintle Pin[s] having BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information on the availability of this [discrepancies including] corrosion or material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. chromium layer chipping, which could cause the Pintle Pin[s] to shear under normal load DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket and lead to collapse of the MLG during take- You may examine the AD docket on off or landing. Federal Aviation Administration the internet at http:// Corrective actions include repair or www.regulations.gov by searching for replacement of affected forward and aft 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– pintle pins of the left- and right-hand [Docket No. FAA–2018–0905; Product 0905; or in person at Docket Operations MLG shock struts. You may examine the Identifier 2018–NM–115–AD] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday MCAI in the AD docket on the internet through Friday, except Federal holidays. at http://www.regulations.gov by RIN 2120–AA64 The AD docket contains this NPRM, the searching for and locating Docket No. Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. regulatory evaluation, any comments FAA–2018–0905. Airplanes received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations Related Service Information Under 1 AGENCY: Federal Aviation (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the CFR Part 51 Administration (FAA), DOT. ADDRESSES section. Comments will be Embraer has issued Service Bulletin ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking available in the AD docket shortly after 190–32–0065, Revision 02, dated (NPRM). receipt. November 1, 2017. This service FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: information describes procedures for SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new repetitive inspections of affected Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer, airworthiness directive (AD) for all forward and aft pintle pins of the MLG International Section, Transport Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–100 STD, shock struts for discrepancies, and Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South –100 LR, –100 IGW, –200 STD, –200 LR, repair or replacement of any discrepant 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; and –200 IGW airplanes. This proposed affected pintle pin. telephone and fax 206–231–3221. AD was prompted by reports of Embraer has also issued Task 32–11– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: corrosion and chromium layer chipping 001–1034, ‘‘MLG Shock Strut Pintle of the forward and aft pintle pins of the Comments Invited Pins—Internal,’’ of the Embraer 190/195 main landing gear (MLG) shock struts. We invite you to send any written Maintenance Review Board Report This proposed AD would require relevant data, views, or arguments about (MRBR) 1928, Revision 11, dated May repetitive inspections for discrepancies this proposal. Send your comments to 10, 2017. This service information of affected forward and aft pintle pins an address listed under the ADDRESSES describes procedures for the inspection of the MLG shock struts, and corrective section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– of pintle pins of the MLG shock struts actions if necessary. We are proposing 2018–0905; Product Identifier 2018– at areas covered by the MLG shock strut this AD to address the unsafe condition NM–115–AD’’ at the beginning of your and trunnion. on these products. comments. We specifically invite This service information is reasonably DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory, available because the interested parties this proposed AD by December 20, economic, environmental, and energy have access to it through their normal 2018. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider course of business or by the means ADDRESSES: You may send comments, all comments received by the closing identified in the ADDRESSES section. using the procedures found in 14 CFR date and may amend this NPRM FAA’s Determination 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following because of those comments. methods: We will post all comments we This product has been approved by • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http:// the aviation authority of another http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the www.regulations.gov, including any country, and is approved for operation instructions for submitting comments. personal information you provide. We in the United States. Pursuant to our • Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each bilateral agreement with the State of • Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive Design Authority, we have been notified Transportation, Docket Operations, about this NPRM. of the unsafe condition described in the M–30, West Building Ground Floor, MCAI and service information Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Discussion referenced above. We are proposing this Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil AD because we evaluated all the • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (ANAC), which is the aviation authority relevant information and determined address above between 9 a.m. and 5 for Brazil, has issued Brazilian the unsafe condition described VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 Nov 02, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\05NOP1.SGM 05NOP1

55298 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 214 / Monday, November 5, 2018 / Proposed Rules previously is likely to exist or develop Proposed Requirements of This NPRM Costs of Compliance on other products of the same type This proposed AD would require We estimate that this proposed AD design. accomplishing the actions specified in affects 96 airplanes of U.S. registry. We the service information described estimate the following costs to comply previously. with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators Up to 22 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $0 Up to $1,870 per inspection cycle ....... Up to $179,520 per inspection cycle. $1,870. We estimate the following costs to do of any required inspection. We have no aircraft that might need these on- any necessary on-condition actions that way of determining the number of condition actions: would be required based on the results ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 per MLG (replacement) ................................................................. $1,750 per MLG .... $2,260 per MLG. 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 per MLG (repair) ........................................................................... $0 .......................... $510 per MLG. Authority for This Rulemaking under Executive Order 13132. This § 39.13 [Amended] Title 49 of the United States Code proposed AD would not have a ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding specifies the FAA’s authority to issue substantial direct effect on the States, on the following new airworthiness rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the relationship between the national directive (AD): section 106, describes the authority of Government and the States, or on the Embraer S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2018–0905; the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: distribution of power and Product Identifier 2018–NM–115–AD. Aviation Programs, describes in more responsibilities among the various (a) Comments Due Date detail the scope of the Agency’s levels of government. We must receive comments by December authority. For the reasons discussed above, I 20, 2018. We are issuing this rulemaking under certify this proposed regulation: the authority described in Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: action’’ under Executive Order 12866; None. ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability section, Congress charges the FAA with 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, and –100 IGW air commerce by prescribing regulations airplanes; and Model ERJ 190–200 STD, –200 for practices, methods, and procedures 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in LR, and –200 IGW airplanes; certificated in the Administrator finds necessary for Alaska; and any category; all serial numbers. safety in air commerce. This regulation 4. Will not have a significant (d) Subject is within the scope of that authority economic impact, positive or negative, because it addresses an unsafe condition Air Transport Association (ATA) of on a substantial number of small entities America Code 32, Landing Gear. that is likely to exist or develop on under the criteria of the Regulatory products identified in this rulemaking Flexibility Act. (e) Reason action. This AD was prompted by reports of This proposed AD is issued in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 corrosion and chromium layer chipping of accordance with authority delegated by the forward and aft pintle pins of the main Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the Executive Director, Aircraft landing gear (MLG) shock struts. We are safety, Incorporation by reference, issuing this AD to address discrepancies of Certification Service, as authorized by Safety. affected forward and aft pintle pins of the FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance MLG shock struts, which could result in the with that order, issuance of ADs is The Proposed Amendment pintle pin shearing under normal load and normally a function of the Compliance consequent collapse of the MLG during and Airworthiness Division, but during Accordingly, under the authority takeoff or landing. this transition period, the Executive delegated to me by the Administrator, Director has delegated the authority to the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (f) Compliance issue ADs applicable to transport 39 as follows: Comply with this AD within the category airplanes and associated compliance times specified, unless already PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS done. appliances to the Director of the System DIRECTIVES Oversight Division. (g) Repetitive Inspections Regulatory Findings ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Do a We determined that this proposed AD continues to read as follows: detailed inspection for discrepancies of would not have federalism implications Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. affected forward and aft pintle pins of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 Nov 02, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\05NOP1.SGM 05NOP1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 214 / Monday, November 5, 2018 / Proposed Rules 55299 left- and right-hand MLG shock struts, in principal inspector, or lacking a principal DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION accordance with the Accomplishment inspector, the manager of the local flight Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 190– standards district office/certificate holding Federal Aviation Administration 32–0065, Revision 02, dated November 1, district office. 2017. Repeat the inspection thereafter at (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any intervals not to exceed 72 months. 14 CFR Part 39 requirement in this AD to obtain corrective (1) For airplanes on which any MLG pintle [Docket No. FAA–2018–0903; Product pin having part number (P/N) 2821–0067 or actions from a manufacturer, the action must Identifier 2018–NM–113–AD] 2821–0025 has accumulated fewer than be accomplished using a method approved 17,000 total flight cycles since new: Before by the Manager, International Section, RIN 2120–AA64 the accumulation of 17,750 total flight cycles. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the (2) For airplanes on which any MLG pintle Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC); Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS pin having P/N 2821–0067 or 2821–0025 has or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If approved Airplanes accumulated 17,000 or more total flight by the ANAC Designee, the approval must cycles since new: Within 750 flight cycles AGENCY: Federal Aviation include the Designee’s authorized signature. after the effective date of this AD. Administration (FAA), DOT. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (h) Corrective Actions service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those (NPRM). If any discrepancy of any pintle pin is found during any inspection required by procedures and tests must be done to comply SUMMARY: We propose to supersede paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–19– repair the affected pintle pin or replace it not identified as RC are recommended. Those 14, which applies to certain Airbus SAS with a new pintle pin, as applicable, in procedures and tests that are not identified accordance with the Accomplishment Model A318 and A319 series airplanes; as RC may be deviated from using accepted Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 190– Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231, methods in accordance with the operator’s 32–0065, Revision 02, dated November 1, –232, and –233 airplanes; and Model maintenance or inspection program without 2017. A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. AD (i) Credit for Previous Actions the procedures and tests identified as RC can 2016–19–14 requires repetitive This paragraph provides credit for the be done and the airplane can be put back in inspections for cracking of the 10VU initial inspection required by paragraph (g) of an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or this AD, if that inspection was performed changes to procedures or tests identified as rack fitting lugs, and repair of any before the effective date of this AD using the RC require approval of an AMOC. cracking. Since we issued AD 2016–19– applicable service information identified in 14, we have determined that the unsafe paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(5) of this AD. (l) Related Information condition may exist on additional (1) Embraer 190/195 Maintenance Review (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing airplanes. This proposed AD continues Board Report (MRBR) 1928, Task 57–50–007– Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian to require repetitive inspections for 1247, Revision 11, dated May 10, 2017. Airworthiness Directive 2018–07–01, cracking of the 10VU rack fitting lugs, (2) Embraer 190/195 MRBR 1928, Task 32– and repair of any cracking. This effective July 24, 2018, for related 11–00–001, Revision 11, dated May 10, 2017. (3) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–32–0002, information. This MCAI may be found in the proposed AD would also add airplanes Revision 01, dated November 8, 2012. AD docket on the internet at http:// to the applicability. We are proposing (4) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–32–0065, www.regulations.gov by searching for and this AD to address the unsafe condition dated August 31, 2016. locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0905. on these products. (5) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–32–0065, (2) For more information about this AD, DATES: We must receive comments on Revision 01, dated October 24, 2017. contact Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer, this proposed AD by December 20, (j) Equivalent Inspection International Section, Transport Standards 2018. Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Performing a detailed inspection for Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– ADDRESSES: You may send comments, discrepancies of affected forward and aft using the procedures found in 14 CFR pintle pins of the left- and right-hand MLG 231–3221. (3) For service information identified in 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following shock struts, in accordance with Task 32–11– methods: 001–1034, ‘‘MLG Shock Strut Pintle Pins— this AD, contact Embraer S.A., Technical Internal,’’ of the Embraer 190/195 MRBR Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 1928, Revision 11, dated May 10, 2017, at Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the intervals not to exceed 72 months, is Jose dos Campos—SP—Brazil; telephone: +55 instructions for submitting comments. equivalent to an inspection required by 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax: +55 • Fax: 202–493–2251. paragraph (g) of this AD. 12 3927–7546; email: distrib@ • Mail: U.S. Department of (k) Other FAA AD Provisions embraer.com.br; internet: http:// Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.flyembraer.com. You may view this 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room The following provisions also apply to this W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, AD: service information at the FAA, Transport (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Washington, DC 20590. (AMOCs): The Manager, International Moines, WA. For information on the • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, availability of this material at the FAA, call address above between 9 a.m. and 5 has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 206–231–3195. p.m., Monday through Friday, except AD, if requested using the procedures found Federal holidays. in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on For service information identified in 39.19, send your request to your principal October 22, 2018. this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, inspector or local Flight Standards District Michael Kaszycki, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, Rond- Office, as appropriate. If sending information Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Acting Director, System Oversight Division, directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in Aircraft Certification Service. Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may [FR Doc. 2018–23691 Filed 11–2–18; 8:45 am] 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any internet http://www.airbus.com. You approved AMOC, notify your appropriate may view this referenced service VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:06 Nov 02, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\05NOP1.SGM 05NOP1


Document Created: 2018-11-03 00:29:08
Document Modified: 2018-11-03 00:29:08
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 20, 2018.
ContactKrista Greer, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3221.
FR Citation83 FR 55297 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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