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published a direct final rule amending
its regulations in 10 CFR part 72 to
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NRC stated that if no significant adverse
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comments that warranted withdrawal of
the direct final rule. Therefore, this rule
will become effective as scheduled.
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 23rd day
of May, 2006.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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Chief, Rules and Directives Branch, Division
of Administrative Services, Office of
Administration.
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Airworthiness Standards: Normal,
Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter
Category Airplanes
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Regulations, Parts 1 to 59, revised as of
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24897; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–111–AD; Amendment
39–14619; AD 2006–11–15]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170–100 LR,
–100 STD, –100 SE, and –100 SU
Airplanes; and Empresa Brasileira de
Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model
ERJ 190–100 LR, –100 STD, and –100
IGW Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
EMBRAER Model ERJ 170 and Model
ERJ 190 airplanes. This AD requires
revising the Limitations section of the
airplane flight manual to prohibit the
flightcrew from moving the throttle into
the forward thrust range immediately
after applying the thrust reverser. This
AD results from a report that, during
landing, the thrust reverser may not restow completely if the throttle lever is
moved into the forward thrust range
immediately after the thrust reverser is
applied. We are issuing this AD to
prevent the flightcrew from performing
a takeoff with a partially deployed
thrust reverser, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective June
14, 2006.
We must receive comments on this
AD by July 31, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
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Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif
Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98055–4056; telephone (425) 227-1175;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The Departamento de Aviacao Civil
(DAC), which is the airworthiness
authority for Brazil, notified us that an
unsafe condition may exist on all
EMBRAER Model ERJ 170 and Model
ERJ 190 airplanes. The DAC advises
that, during landing, the thrust reverser
may not re-stow completely if the
throttle lever is moved into the forward
thrust range immediately (that is, within
0.2 seconds) after the thrust reverser is
applied. If the flightcrew subsequently
performs a takeoff, the airplane may
become airborne with a partially
deployed thrust reverser. This
condition, if not corrected, could result
in reduced controllability of the
airplane. The DAC issued Brazilian
airworthiness directives 2006–03–02,
effective April 21, 2006 (for all Model
ERJ 170 airplanes); and 2006–03–03,
effective April 21, 2006 (for all Model
ERJ 190 airplanes), to ensure the
continued airworthiness of these
airplanes in Brazil.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
These airplane models are
manufactured in Brazil and are type
certificated for operation in the United
States under the provisions of section
21.29 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the
applicable bilateral airworthiness
agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral
airworthiness agreement, the DAC has
kept the FAA informed of the situation
described above. We have examined the
DAC’s findings, evaluated all pertinent
information, and determined that we
need to issue an AD for products of this
type design that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
Therefore, we are issuing this AD to
prevent the flightcrew from performing
a takeoff with a partially deployed
thrust reverser, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
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This AD requires revising the
Limitations section of the airplane flight
manual to prohibit the flightcrew from
moving the throttle into the forward
thrust range immediately after applying
the thrust reverser.
Interim Action
We consider this AD interim action. If
final action is later identified, we may
consider further rulemaking then.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD; therefore, providing notice and
opportunity for public comment before
the AD is issued is impracticable, and
good cause exists to make this AD
effective in less than 30 days.
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Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements that affect flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment;
however, we invite you to submit any
relevant written data, views, or
arguments regarding this AD. Send your
comments to an address listed in the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2006–24897; Directorate Identifier
2006–NM–111–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the AD that might suggest a
need to modify it.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this AD. Using the
search function of that Web site, anyone
can find and read the comments in any
of our dockets, including the name of
the individual who sent the comment
(or signed the comment on behalf of an
association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000
(65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The Docket
Management Facility office (telephone
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES
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section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after the Docket
Management System receives them.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in subtitle VII,
part A, subpart III, section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We have 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 the 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); and
3. 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
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2006–11–15 Empresa Brasileira de
Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER):
Amendment 39–14619. Docket No.
FAA–2006–24897; Directorate Identifier
2006–NM–111–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective June 14,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all EMBRAER Model
ERJ 170–100 LR, –100 STD, –100 SE, and
–100 SU airplanes; and all Model ERJ 190–
100 STD, –100 LR, and –100 IGW airplanes;
certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report that,
during landing, the thrust reverser may not
re-stow completely if the throttle lever is
moved into the forward thrust range
immediately after the thrust reverser is
applied. We are issuing this AD to prevent
the flightcrew from performing a takeoff with
a partially deployed thrust reverser, which
could result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Airplane Flight Manual Revision
(f) Within 7 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the Limitations section of the
EMBRAER 170/190 Airplane Flight Manual
(AFM) to include the following statement.
This may be done by inserting a copy of this
AD in the AFM.
‘‘After applying thrust reverser, do not
move the throttle back to the forward thrust
range, unless the REV icon on the EICAS is
shown in amber or green.’’
Note 1: When a statement identical to that
in paragraph (f) of this AD has been included
in the general revisions of the AFM, the
general revisions may be inserted into the
AFM, and the copy of this AD may be
removed from the AFM.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
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(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
Related Information
(h) Brazilian airworthiness directives
2006–03–02, effective April 21, 2006; and
2006–03–03, effective April 21, 2006, also
address the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) None.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 22,
2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2006–23927; Airspace
Docket No. 06-AAL–11]
Revision of Class E Airspace; Big
Lake, AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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SUMMARY: This action revises Class E
airspace at Big Lake, AK to provide
adequate controlled airspace to contain
aircraft executing two new Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures
(SIAPs) along with one amended SIAP.
This rule results in revised Class E
airspace established upward from 700
feet (ft.) above the surface at Big Lake,
AK.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, August
3, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary
Rolf, AAL–538G, Federal Aviation
Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue,
Box 14, Anchorage, AK 99513–7587;
telephone number (907) 271–5898; fax:
(907) 271–2850; e-mail:
gary.ctr.rolf@faa.gov. Internet address:
https://www.alaska.faa.gov/at.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On Friday, March 3, 2006, the FAA
proposed to amend part 71 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
part 71) to revise Class E airspace
upward from 700 ft. above the surface
at Big Lake, AK (71 FR 10924). The
action was proposed in order to create
Class E airspace sufficient in size to
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contain aircraft while executing two
new SIAPs and one amended SIAP for
the Big Lake Airport. The new
approaches are (1) Area Navigation
(Global Positioning System) (RNAV
(GPS)) Runway (RWY) 07, Original and
(2) RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, Original. The
amended approach is the Very High
Frequency Omni-directional Range
(VOR) RWY 07, Amendment 6. The
runway designation is also changing
from 08/24 to 07/25 due to magnetic
variation changes. Class E controlled
airspace extending upward from 700 ft.
above the surface in the Big Lake
Airport area is revised by this action.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking
proceeding by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA.
No public comments have been
received; thus the rule is adopted as
proposed.
The area will be depicted on
aeronautical charts for pilot reference.
The coordinates for this airspace docket
are based on North American Datum 83.
The Class E airspace areas designated as
700/1,200 ft. transition areas are
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Order 7400.9N, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated September
1, 2005, and effective September 15,
2005, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E
airspace designation listed in this
document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 71
revises Class E airspace at the Big Lake
Airport, Alaska. This Class E airspace is
revised to accommodate aircraft
executing two new SIAPs and one
amended SIAP, and will be depicted on
aeronautical charts for pilot reference.
The intended effect of this rule is to
provide adequate controlled airspace for
Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations
at Big Lake Airport, Big Lake Alaska.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. It, therefore—(1) is not a
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that will only affect air
traffic procedures and air navigation, it
is certified that this rule will not have
a significant economic impact on a
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substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in title
49 of the United States Code. subtitle 1,
section 106 describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the agency’s
authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated
under the authority described in subtitle
VII, part A, subpart 1, section 40103,
Sovereignty and use of airspace. Under
that section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to ensure the
safe and efficient use of the navigable
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority because it creates
Class E airspace sufficient in size to
contain aircraft executing instrument
procedures for the Big Lake Airport and
represents the FAA’s continuing effort
to safely and efficiently use the
navigable airspace.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND
CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS;
AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING
POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9N,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated September 1, 2005, and
effective September 15, 2005, is
amended as follows:
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upward from 700 feet or more above the
surface of the earth.
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Big Lake Airport, AK
(lat. 61°32′10″ N., long. 149°48′50″ W.)
Big Lake VORTAC
(lat. 61°34′10″ N., long. 149°58′02″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6.2-mile
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24897; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-111-AD;
Amendment 39-14619; AD 2006-11-15]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, and -100 SU
Airplanes; and Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model
ERJ 190-100 LR, -100 STD, and -100 IGW Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
EMBRAER Model ERJ 170 and Model ERJ 190 airplanes. This AD requires
revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual to
prohibit the flightcrew from moving the throttle into the forward
thrust range immediately after applying the thrust reverser. This AD
results from a report that, during landing, the thrust reverser may not
re-stow completely if the throttle lever is moved into the forward
thrust range immediately after the thrust reverser is applied. We are
issuing this AD to prevent the flightcrew from performing a takeoff
with a partially deployed thrust reverser, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective June 14, 2006.
We must receive comments on this AD by July 31, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this AD.
DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif
Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The Departamento de Aviacao Civil (DAC), which is the airworthiness
authority for Brazil, notified us that an unsafe condition may exist on
all EMBRAER Model ERJ 170 and Model ERJ 190 airplanes. The DAC advises
that, during landing, the thrust reverser may not re-stow completely if
the throttle lever is moved into the forward thrust range immediately
(that is, within 0.2 seconds) after the thrust reverser is applied. If
the flightcrew subsequently performs a takeoff, the airplane may become
airborne with a partially deployed thrust reverser. This condition, if
not corrected, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
The DAC issued Brazilian airworthiness directives 2006-03-02, effective
April 21, 2006 (for all Model ERJ 170 airplanes); and 2006-03-03,
effective April 21, 2006 (for all Model ERJ 190 airplanes), to ensure
the continued airworthiness of these airplanes in Brazil.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
These airplane models are manufactured in Brazil and are type
certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of
section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and
the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to this
bilateral airworthiness agreement, the DAC has kept the FAA informed of
the situation described above. We have examined the DAC's findings,
evaluated all pertinent information, and determined that we need to
issue an AD for products of this type design that are certificated for
operation in the United States. Therefore, we are issuing this AD to
prevent the flightcrew from performing a takeoff with a partially
deployed thrust reverser, which could result in reduced controllability
of the airplane.
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This AD requires revising the Limitations section of the airplane
flight manual to prohibit the flightcrew from moving the throttle into
the forward thrust range immediately after applying the thrust
reverser.
Interim Action
We consider this AD interim action. If final action is later
identified, we may consider further rulemaking then.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD; therefore, providing notice and opportunity for public comment
before the AD is issued is impracticable, and good cause exists to make
this AD effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements that affect
flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for
public comment; however, we invite you to submit any relevant written
data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2006-
24897; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-111-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD that might
suggest a need to modify it.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this AD. Using the search function of that Web
site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed
the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you may visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System
receives them.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have 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 the 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); and
3. 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-11-15 Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER):
Amendment 39-14619. Docket No. FAA-2006-24897; Directorate
Identifier 2006-NM-111-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective June 14, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all EMBRAER Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100
STD, -100 SE, and -100 SU airplanes; and all Model ERJ 190-100 STD,
-100 LR, and -100 IGW airplanes; certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report that, during landing, the
thrust reverser may not re-stow completely if the throttle lever is
moved into the forward thrust range immediately after the thrust
reverser is applied. We are issuing this AD to prevent the
flightcrew from performing a takeoff with a partially deployed
thrust reverser, which could result in reduced controllability of
the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Airplane Flight Manual Revision
(f) Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the Limitations section of the EMBRAER 170/190 Airplane Flight
Manual (AFM) to include the following statement. This may be done by
inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM.
``After applying thrust reverser, do not move the throttle back
to the forward thrust range, unless the REV icon on the EICAS is
shown in amber or green.''
Note 1: When a statement identical to that in paragraph (f) of
this AD has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the
general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this
AD may be removed from the AFM.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
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(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
Related Information
(h) Brazilian airworthiness directives 2006-03-02, effective
April 21, 2006; and 2006-03-03, effective April 21, 2006, also
address the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) None.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 22, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 06-4909 Filed 5-26-06; 8:45 am]
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