Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes, 44937 [E6-12836]
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Replacement of Passenger Seat Tracks
(f) Within 5,000 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, replace segments of
the internal and external passenger seat
tracks with new, improved seat tracks, by
accomplishing all of the actions specified in
the Accomplishment Instructions of
EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145–53–0059,
Revision 01, dated March 9, 2006.
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.
(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 directive 2006–
01–01R1, effective May 23, 2006, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, July 31,
2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–12832 Filed 8–7–06; 8:45 am]
Discussion
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24788; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–073–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.
AGENCY:
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We proposed to amend part 39 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
part 39) with a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) for a new AD for
certain EMBRAER Model ERJ 170
airplanes. That NPRM was published in
the Federal Register on May 17, 2006
(71 FR 28628). The NPRM would have
required performing a one-time
inspection for proper crimping of the
terminal lugs for the power cables of
each integrated drive generator (IDG),
installing a new sleeve on the terminal,
and re-crimping if necessary. The NPRM
resulted from a report that the terminal
lugs for the power cables of the IDGs
may not be adequately crimped, which
could allow the cables to be pulled out
of the terminals with no significant
force. The proposed actions were
intended to prevent loss of all normal
electrical power for the airplane, and
consequent reduced controllability of
the airplane.
Actions Since NPRM Was Issued
The FAA withdraws a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that
proposed a new airworthiness directive
(AD) for certain EMBRAER Model ERJ
170 airplanes. The proposed AD would
have required performing a one-time
inspection for proper crimping of the
terminal lugs for the power cables of
each integrated drive generator (IDG),
installing a new sleeve on the terminal,
and re-crimping if necessary. Since the
proposed AD was issued, we have
received new data from the
manufacturer that the proposed actions
have been done on all affected
SUMMARY:
airplanes. Accordingly, the proposed
AD is withdrawn.
ADDRESSES: 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 U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Room PL–401,
Washington, DC. This docket number is
FAA–2006–24788; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2006–NM–
073–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1175; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Since we issued the NPRM, Empresa
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER), the airplane manufacturer,
has informed us that the proposed
actions have been done on all affected
airplanes.
FAA’s Conclusions
Upon further consideration, we have
determined that the proposed actions
are no longer necessary because the
proposed actions have already been
accomplished on all airplanes listed in
the applicability of the NPRM.
Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.
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Withdrawal of the NPRM does not
preclude the FAA from issuing another
related action or commit the FAA to any
course of action in the future.
Regulatory Impact
Since this action only withdraws an
NPRM, it is neither a proposed nor a
final rule and therefore is not covered
under Executive Order 12866, the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034, February 26, 1979).
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Withdrawal
Accordingly, we withdraw the NPRM,
Docket No. FAA–2006–24788,
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–073–
AD, which was published in the Federal
Register on May 17, 2006 (71 FR 28628).
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 27,
2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–12836 Filed 8–7–06; 8:45 am]
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2001–NM–381–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A330–200, A330–300, A340–200, and
A340–300 Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration, Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
reopening of comment period.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This document revises an
earlier proposed airworthiness directive
(AD), applicable to all Airbus Model
A330, A340–200, and A340–300 series
airplanes. The original NPRM would
have required repetitive inspections for
discrepancies of the grease and gear
teeth of the radial variable differential
transducer of the nose wheel steering
gearbox; or repetitive inspections for
damage of the chrome on the bearing
surface of the nose landing gear (NLG)
main fitting barrel; as applicable. And,
for airplanes with any discrepancy or
damage, the original NPRM would have
required an additional inspection or
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24788; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-073-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.
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SUMMARY: The FAA withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that
proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain EMBRAER Model
ERJ 170 airplanes. The proposed AD would have required performing a
one-time inspection for proper crimping of the terminal lugs for the
power cables of each integrated drive generator (IDG), installing a new
sleeve on the terminal, and re-crimping if necessary. Since the
proposed AD was issued, we have received new data from the manufacturer
that the proposed actions have been done on all affected airplanes.
Accordingly, the proposed AD is withdrawn.
ADDRESSES: 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 U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room PL-401,
Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA-2006-24788; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2006-NM-073-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We proposed to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
(14 CFR part 39) with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for a new
AD for certain EMBRAER Model ERJ 170 airplanes. That NPRM was published
in the Federal Register on May 17, 2006 (71 FR 28628). The NPRM would
have required performing a one-time inspection for proper crimping of
the terminal lugs for the power cables of each integrated drive
generator (IDG), installing a new sleeve on the terminal, and re-
crimping if necessary. The NPRM resulted from a report that the
terminal lugs for the power cables of the IDGs may not be adequately
crimped, which could allow the cables to be pulled out of the terminals
with no significant force. The proposed actions were intended to
prevent loss of all normal electrical power for the airplane, and
consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
Actions Since NPRM Was Issued
Since we issued the NPRM, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER), the airplane manufacturer, has informed us that the proposed
actions have been done on all affected airplanes.
FAA's Conclusions
Upon further consideration, we have determined that the proposed
actions are no longer necessary because the proposed actions have
already been accomplished on all airplanes listed in the applicability
of the NPRM. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.
Withdrawal of the NPRM does not preclude the FAA from issuing
another related action or commit the FAA to any course of action in the
future.
Regulatory Impact
Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed
nor a final rule and therefore is not covered under Executive Order
12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979).
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Withdrawal
Accordingly, we withdraw the NPRM, Docket No. FAA-2006-24788,
Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-073-AD, which was published in the
Federal Register on May 17, 2006 (71 FR 28628).
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 27, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-12836 Filed 8-7-06; 8:45 am]
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