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(iii) The replacement of stage 5 highpressure compressor variable stator vane
bushings or lever arms.
(2) Piece-part exposure is when according
to the manufacturer’s engine manual or other
FAA-approved engine manual the stage 1
HPT rotor disk is considered completely
disassembled.
Reporting Requirements
(p) Within five calendar days of the
inspection, report the results of inspections
that equal or exceed the reject criteria to:
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine and
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
telephone (781) 238–7176; fax (781) 238–
7199. Reporting requirements have been
approved by the Office of Management and
Budget and assigned OMB control number
2120–0056. Be sure to include the following
information:
(1) Engine model in which the stage 1 HPT
rotor disk was installed.
(2) Part Number.
(3) Serial Number.
(4) Part CSN.
(5) Part CSLI.
(6) Date and location where inspection was
done.
(q) We request that you record the
inspection information and results on GE
Form 1653–1, entitled CF6–80A/80C Stage 1
HPT Disk Dovetail Slot Bottom Inspection.
This form is available in any version of GE
SB CF6–80A S/B 72–0779, or GE ASB CF6–
80C2 S/B 72–A1026. We also request that a
copy of the data be sent to GE Airline
Support Engineering, General Electric
Aircraft Engines, Customer Support Center, 1
Neumann Way, Mail Drop RM285,
Cincinnati, OH 45215.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(r) The manager, Engine Certification
Office, has the authority to approve
alternative methods of compliance for this
AD if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(s) You must use the service information
specified in Table 11 to perform the actions
required by this AD. The Director of the
Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of General Electric
Service Bulletins No. CF6–80E1 S/B 72–
0251, dated January 22, 2004 and No. CF6–
80A S/B 72–0779, Revision 1, dated January
22, 2004, and Alert Service Bulletin No. CF6–
80C2 S/B 72–A1026, Revision 2, dated
January 22, 2004, as of March 12, 2004 (69
FR 8801, February 26, 2004). The Director of
the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the other
documents listed in Table 11 of this AD in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. You can get a copy from General
Electric Company via Lockheed Martin
Technology Services, 10525 Chester Road,
Suite C, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, telephone
(513) 672–8400, fax (513) 672–8422. You may
review copies at the FAA, New England
Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington,
MA; or at the Office of the Federal Register,
800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 700,
Washington, DC. Table 11 follows:
TABLE 11.—INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Service Bulletin No.
Page
Revision
GE SB No. CF6–80E1 S/B 72–0251 ...................................................................................
Total Pages: 4
GE SB No. CF6–80A S/B 72–0779 .....................................................................................
Total Pages: 34
GE SB No. CF6–80A S/B 72–0788 .....................................................................................
Total Pages: 11
GE ASB No. CF6–80C2 S/B 72–A1026 ..............................................................................
Total Pages: 38
GE SB No. CF6–80C2 S/B 72–1089 ...................................................................................
Total Pages: 11
GE SB No. CF6–80C2 S/B 72–1217 ...................................................................................
Total Pages: 12
GE SB No. CF6–80A S/B 72–0822 .....................................................................................
Total Pages: 10
All ................
Original ........
January 22, 2004.
ALL ..............
1 ..................
January 22, 2004.
ALL ..............
3 ..................
July 20, 2006.
ALL ..............
2 ..................
January 22, 2004.
ALL ..............
3 ..................
July 20, 2006.
ALL ..............
Original ........
July 20, 2006.
ALL ..............
Original ........
July 20, 2006.
Related Information
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(t) GE ASB No. CF6–80C2 S/B 72–A1024,
Revision 1, dated November 3, 2000 also
pertains to the subject of this AD.
Federal Aviation Administration
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
August 10, 2006.
Francis A. Favara,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–13437 Filed 8–17–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24366; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–040–AD; Amendment
39–14716; AD 2006–16–16]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model EMB–135BJ
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
EMBRAER Model EMB–135BJ airplanes.
This AD requires inspecting for missing
fire blocking material on the left- and
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right-hand partitions of the forward
baggage compartment door; replacing
the seal on both partitions; and
performing corrective action if
necessary. This AD results from a report
indicating that certain airplanes were
delivered with the fire blocking material
missing and the seal improperly
installed on the partitions of the forward
baggage compartment door. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
such discrepancies on the forward
baggage compartment partition, which,
in the event of a fire in the baggage
compartment, could result in smoke
propagating into the main cabin.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
September 22, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of September 22, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
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Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Empresa Brasileira de
Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box
343—CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos
Campos—SP, Brazil, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (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 street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain EMBRAER Model
EMB–135BJ airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
April 11, 2006 (71 FR 18247). That
NPRM proposed to require inspecting
for missing fire blocking material on the
left- and right-hand partitions of the
forward baggage compartment door;
replacing the seal on both partitions;
and performing corrective action if
necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments received.
Request To Add Revised Service
Information to Applicability Section
The manufacturer, EMBRAER, advises
that the service bulletin specified in the
NPRM has been revised. EMBRAER
notes that EMBRAER Service Bulletin
145LEG–25–0060, Revision 01, dated
March 3, 2006, extends the compliance
time to coincide with the Brazilian
airworthiness directive and contains
minor changes. EMBRAER asks that we
add the revised service bulletin to the
applicability section.
We agree with EMBRAER. We have
reviewed Revision 01 of the service
bulletin and note that it does not
necessitate additional work. We have
changed the applicability section of the
AD to refer to Revision 01. We have also
revised paragraph (f) of the AD to reflect
the revised service bulletin. In addition,
we have added a new paragraph (g) to
this AD specifying that accomplishment
of the actions specified in paragraph (f)
of the AD in accordance with the
original issue of the service bulletin is
considered to be an acceptable method
of compliance. Subsequent paragraphs
of the AD have been re-identified
accordingly.
Request To Change Terminology
EMBRAER also asks that the
statement of the unsafe condition
specified in the NPRM be changed to
the following: ‘‘We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct such discrepancies
on the partitions of the forward baggage
compartment partition, which, in the
event of a fire in the baggage
compartment, could result in smoke
propagating into the main cabin.’’
EMBRAER states that instead of the
forward baggage compartment ‘‘door,’’
the subject area should be named the
forward baggage compartment
‘‘partition.’’
We agree with EMBRAER and have
changed the terminology throughout the
AD as follows: ‘‘We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct such discrepancies
on the forward baggage compartment
partition, which, in the event of a fire
in the baggage compartment, could
result in smoke propagating into the
main cabin.’’
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comments
received, and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described
previously. These changes will neither
increase the economic burden on any
operator nor increase the scope of the
AD.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Work
hours
Action
Inspection ...............................................................
Seal Replacement ..................................................
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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
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Average
labor rate
per hour
1
7
$80
$80
None ..............................
Minimal ..........................
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
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$12,880
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
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
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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, 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:
I
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
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):
I
2006–16–16 Empresa Brasileira de
Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER):
Amendment 39–14716. FAA–2006–
24366; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–
040–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective September
22, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to EMBRAER Model
EMB–135BJ airplanes, certificated in any
category; as identified in EMBRAER Service
Bulletin 145LEG–25–0060, Revision 01,
dated March 3, 2006.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report indicating
that certain airplanes were delivered with the
fire blocking material missing and the seal
improperly installed on the partitions of the
forward baggage compartment door. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct such
discrepancies on the forward baggage
compartment partition, which, in the event of
a fire in the baggage compartment, could
result in smoke propagating into the main
cabin.
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.
Inspection and Corrective Actions
(f) Within 24 months after the effective
date of this AD: Do a general visual
inspection for missing fire blocking material
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(an insulation blanket) on the left- and righthand partitions of the forward baggage
compartment door, replace the seal on both
partitions with a new seal, and accomplish
all applicable corrective actions, by doing all
the actions specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin
145LEG–25–0060, Revision 01, dated March
3, 2006. All applicable corrective actions
must be done before further flight.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual
examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of
inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
may be necessary to ensure visual access to
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
of inspection is made under normally
available lighting conditions such as
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or
opening of access panels or doors. Stands,
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.’’
Acceptable for Compliance
(g) Accomplishment of the actions required
by paragraph (f) of this AD before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG–25–
0060, dated November 18, 2005, is acceptable
for compliance with the requirements of that
paragraph.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h)(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
(i) Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006–
02–02, effective February 24, 2006, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use EMBRAER Service
Bulletin 145LEG–25–0060, Revision 01,
dated March 3, 2006, to perform the actions
that are required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica
S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box 343—CEP 12.225,
Sao Jose dos Campos—SP, Brazil, for a copy
of this service information. You may review
copies at the Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Room PL–401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov; or at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–
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ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
3, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–13449 Filed 8–17–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25499; Airspace
Docket No. 06–ASW–09]
Modification of Class D Airspace,
Modification to Class E; Clovis, NM
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class
D and the Class E airspace areas at
Cannon AFB, Clovis, NM, to provide
controlled airspace for Category (CAT) E
aircraft performing a circling approach
within Class D and Class E Airspace.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November
23, 2006.
Comments for inclusion in the Rules
Docket must be received on or before
October 23, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the rule
to the Docket Management System, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Room
Plaza 401, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20590–0001. You must
identify the docket number, FAA–2006–
25499/Airspace Docket No. 06–ASW–
09, at the beginning of your comments.
You may also submit comments on the
Internet at the DOT docket Web site,
https://dms.dot.gov or the governmentwide Web site, https://regulations.gov.
Anyone can find and read the comments
received in this docket, including the
name, address and any other personal
information placed in the docket by a
commenter. You may hand-deliver your
comments and review the public docket
containing any comments received and
this Direct Final Rule in person at the
Dockets Office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The Docket Office
(telephone 1–800–647–5527) is located
on the plaza level of the Department of
Transportation Nassif Building at the
street address stated previously.
An informal docket may also be
examined during normal business hours
at the office of the Central Service Area,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24366; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-040-AD;
Amendment 39-14716; AD 2006-16-16]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model EMB-135BJ Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain EMBRAER Model EMB-135BJ airplanes. This AD requires inspecting
for missing fire blocking material on the left- and right-hand
partitions of the forward baggage compartment door; replacing the seal
on both partitions; and performing corrective action if necessary. This
AD results from a report indicating that certain airplanes were
delivered with the fire blocking material missing and the seal
improperly installed on the partitions of the forward baggage
compartment door. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such
discrepancies on the forward baggage compartment partition, which, in
the event of a fire in the baggage compartment, could result in smoke
propagating into the main cabin.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 22, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of September 22,
2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
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Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC.
Contact Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box
343--CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos Campos--SP, Brazil, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-2125; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness directive (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 street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to certain EMBRAER Model
EMB-135BJ airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on
April 11, 2006 (71 FR 18247). That NPRM proposed to require inspecting
for missing fire blocking material on the left- and right-hand
partitions of the forward baggage compartment door; replacing the seal
on both partitions; and performing corrective action if necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments received.
Request To Add Revised Service Information to Applicability Section
The manufacturer, EMBRAER, advises that the service bulletin
specified in the NPRM has been revised. EMBRAER notes that EMBRAER
Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0060, Revision 01, dated March 3, 2006,
extends the compliance time to coincide with the Brazilian
airworthiness directive and contains minor changes. EMBRAER asks that
we add the revised service bulletin to the applicability section.
We agree with EMBRAER. We have reviewed Revision 01 of the service
bulletin and note that it does not necessitate additional work. We have
changed the applicability section of the AD to refer to Revision 01. We
have also revised paragraph (f) of the AD to reflect the revised
service bulletin. In addition, we have added a new paragraph (g) to
this AD specifying that accomplishment of the actions specified in
paragraph (f) of the AD in accordance with the original issue of the
service bulletin is considered to be an acceptable method of
compliance. Subsequent paragraphs of the AD have been re-identified
accordingly.
Request To Change Terminology
EMBRAER also asks that the statement of the unsafe condition
specified in the NPRM be changed to the following: ``We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct such discrepancies on the partitions of
the forward baggage compartment partition, which, in the event of a
fire in the baggage compartment, could result in smoke propagating into
the main cabin.'' EMBRAER states that instead of the forward baggage
compartment ``door,'' the subject area should be named the forward
baggage compartment ``partition.''
We agree with EMBRAER and have changed the terminology throughout
the AD as follows: ``We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such
discrepancies on the forward baggage compartment partition, which, in
the event of a fire in the baggage compartment, could result in smoke
propagating into the main cabin.''
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously.
These changes will neither increase the economic burden on any operator
nor increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
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Number of
Work Average Cost per U.S.-
Action hours labor rate Parts airplane registered Fleet cost
per hour airplanes
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Inspection...................... 1 $80 None.............. $80 23 $1,840
Seal Replacement................ 7 $80 Minimal........... $560 23 $12,880
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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.
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 this AD:
(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) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities
[[Page 47727]]
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, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-16-16 Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER):
Amendment 39-14716. FAA-2006-24366; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-
040-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective September 22, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to EMBRAER Model EMB-135BJ airplanes,
certificated in any category; as identified in EMBRAER Service
Bulletin 145LEG-25-0060, Revision 01, dated March 3, 2006.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report indicating that certain
airplanes were delivered with the fire blocking material missing and
the seal improperly installed on the partitions of the forward
baggage compartment door. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct such discrepancies on the forward baggage compartment
partition, which, in the event of a fire in the baggage compartment,
could result in smoke propagating into the main cabin.
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.
Inspection and Corrective Actions
(f) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a
general visual inspection for missing fire blocking material (an
insulation blanket) on the left- and right-hand partitions of the
forward baggage compartment door, replace the seal on both
partitions with a new seal, and accomplish all applicable corrective
actions, by doing all the actions specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0060, Revision
01, dated March 3, 2006. All applicable corrective actions must be
done before further flight.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.''
Acceptable for Compliance
(g) Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (f) of
this AD before the effective date of this AD in accordance with
EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0060, dated November 18, 2005, is
acceptable for compliance with the requirements of that paragraph.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(h)(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 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
(i) Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006-02-02, effective
February 24, 2006, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0060,
Revision 01, dated March 3, 2006, to perform the actions that are
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box
343--CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos Campos--SP, Brazil, for a copy of this
service information. You may review copies at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet
at https://dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 3, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6-13449 Filed 8-17-06; 8:45 am]
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