Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes; and Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR Airplanes, 70648-70650 [E6-20629]

Download as PDF 70648 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 234 / Wednesday, December 6, 2006 / Rules and Regulations Applicability DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION These special conditions are applicable to Learjet 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, and 25F airplanes modified by Envoy Aerospace, LLC. Should Envoy Aerospace, LLC apply at a later date for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other model included on Type Certificate No. A10CE to incorporate the same or similar novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply to that model as well under provisions of § 21.101. Federal Aviation Administration Conclusion This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features on Learjet 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, and 25F airplanes modified by Envoy Aerospace, LLC. It is not a rule of general applicability and affects only the applicant which applied to the FAA for approval of these design features on the airplane. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows: I Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704. The Special Conditions Therefore, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of the supplemental type certification basis for the Learjet 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, and 25F airplanes modified by Envoy Aerospace, LLC. 1. Protection from Unwanted Effects of High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF). Each electrical and electronic system that performs critical functions must be designed and installed to ensure that the operation and operational capability of these systems to perform critical functions are not adversely affected when the airplane is exposed to high-intensity radiated fields. 2. For the purpose of these special conditions, the following definition applies: Critical Functions: Functions whose failure would contribute to or cause a failure condition that would prevent continued safe flight and landing of the airplane. mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with RULES I Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 13, 2006. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E6–20276 Filed 12–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:34 Dec 05, 2006 Jkt 211001 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2006–24696; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–038–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, –145XR, –145MP, and –145EP Airplanes; and Model EMB– 135BJ, –135ER, –135KE, –135KL, and –135LR Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of comment period. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an earlier NPRM for an airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain EMBRAER Model EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, –145XR, –145MP, and –145EP airplanes. The original NPRM would have required replacing the electrical bonding clamps inside the fuel tanks and adjacent areas. The original NPRM resulted from a report of the failure of a fitting clamp of an electrical bonding cable for the fuel tubing. This action revises the original NPRM by adding airplanes to the applicability. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM to prevent loss of bonding protection in the interior of the fuel tanks or adjacent areas, and a consequent potential source of ignition in a fuel tank and possible fire or explosion. DATES: We must receive comments on this supplemental NPRM by January 2, 2007. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on this supplemental NPRM. • 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. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 proposed 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: Comments Invited We invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or arguments regarding this supplemental NPRM. Send your comments to an address listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 2006–24696; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–038–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this supplemental NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this supplemental NPRM in light of those comments. We will post all comments submitted, 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 supplemental NPRM. 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 in the Nassif Building at the DOT street address stated in ADDRESSES. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System receives them. Discussion We proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with a notice of proposed rulemaking E:\FR\FM\06DER1.SGM 06DER1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 234 / Wednesday, December 6, 2006 / Rules and Regulations (NPRM) for an airworthiness directive (AD) (the ‘‘original NPRM’’). The original NPRM applies to certain EMBRAER Model EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, –145XR, –145MP, and –145EP airplanes. The original NPRM was published in the Federal Register on May 9, 2006 (71 FR 26880). The original NPRM proposed to require replacing the electrical bonding clamps inside the fuel tanks and adjacent areas. Since we issued the original NPRM, ˆ the Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil ¸˜ (ANAC), which is the airworthiness authority for Brazil, notified us that the unsafe condition identified in the original NPRM might exist on EMBRAER Model EMB–135 airplanes, in addition to the airplanes identified in the original NPRM. The ANAC issued Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006– 02–03R2, effective October 8, 2006, to address the subject unsafe condition on these airplanes. Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006–02–03R2, which was issued to remove airplanes from the applicability, supersedes Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006–02–03R1, effective June 28, 2006. Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006–02–03R1, which was issued to add new airplanes to the applicability and new requirements, supersedes Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006–02–03, effective February 24, 2006. Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006–02–03 was referenced as the parallel Brazilian airworthiness directive in the original NPRM. Relevant Service Information EMBRAER has issued Service Bulletin 145LEG–28–0030, dated April 19, 2006, for Model EMB–135 airplanes. The service bulletin describes procedures for replacing the electrical bonding clamps, having part numbers AN735D4 and AN735D6, and their associated attaching parts, inside the forward fuel tank. The replacement includes measuring the electrical resistance between the tubes joined by the electrical bonding jumper. If the resistance is greater than 200 milliohms, the service bulletin describes repeating the clamp replacement and measuring/ adjusting the resistance until the resistance value is 200 milliohms or less. When the resistance is 200 milliohms or less, the service bulletin describes procedures for making the bonding protection inside the forward 70649 fuel tank. These procedures are the same as those described in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145–28–0028, dated November 7, 2005, for Model EMB–145 airplanes, as described in the original NPRM. Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information is intended to adequately address the unsafe condition. The ANAC mandated the service information and issued Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006– 02–03R2, effective October 8, 2006, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these airplanes in Brazil. FAA’s Determination and Proposed Requirements of the Supplemental NPRM The changes discussed above expand the scope of the original NPRM; therefore, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional opportunity for public comment on this supplemental NPRM. Costs of Compliance The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators to comply with this proposed AD. ESTIMATED COSTS Action Work hours Replacement of bonding clamp (all airplane groups). Average labor rate per hour 2 $80 Parts Cost per airplane Between $33 and $87, per kit (depending on kit/airplane group). Between $193 and $247 (depending on kit/airplane group). mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with RULES Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings 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. We have 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 that the 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); 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:34 Dec 05, 2006 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Number of U.S.-registered airplanes Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 20 Fleet cost Between $3,860 and $4,940 (depending on kit/airplane group). We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this supplemental NPRM 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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. E:\FR\FM\06DER1.SGM 06DER1 70650 § 39.13 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 234 / Wednesday, December 6, 2006 / Rules and Regulations Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER): Docket No. FAA–2006– 24696; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM– 038–AD. 2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): I Affected ADs Comments Due Date (a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by January 2, 2007. [Amended] (c) This AD applies to the airplanes identified in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any category. (b) None. Applicability TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY EMBRAER model— As identified in— EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, –145XR, –145MP, and –145EP airplanes. EMB–135BJ, –135ER, –135KE, –135KL, and –135LR airplanes ........... EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145–28–0028, dated November 7, 2005. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from a report of the failure of a fitting clamp of an electrical bonding cable for the fuel tubing. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of bonding protection in the interior of the fuel tanks or adjacent areas, and a consequent potential source of ignition in a fuel tank and possible fire or explosion. EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG–28–0030, dated April 19, 2006. 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. Electrical Bonding Clamp Replacement (f) At the time specified in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, as applicable: Replace the electrical bonding clamps having part numbers AN735D6 and AN735D4 inside the forward fuel tank or the ventral, wing stub, and wing fuel tanks, and adjacent areas, as applicable; by accomplishing all actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD. TABLE 2.—APPLICABLE SERVICE INFORMATION For EMBRAER model— Use— EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, –145XR, –145MP, and –145EP airplanes. EMB–135BJ, –135ER, –135KE, –135KL, and –135LR airplanes ........... EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145–28–0028, dated November 7, 2005. EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG–28–0030, dated April 19, 2006. (1) For Model EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, –145XR, –145MP, and –145EP airplanes; and Model EMB–135ER, –135KE, –135KL, and –135LR airplanes: Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (2) For Model EMB–135BJ airplanes: Within 4,000 flight hours or 48 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) Establishment of Class E Airspace; Mineral Point, WI (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. AGENCY: Related Information mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with RULES (h) Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006– 02–03R2, effective October 8, 2006, also addresses the subject of this AD. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 20, 2006. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E6–20629 Filed 12–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:34 Dec 05, 2006 Jkt 211001 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2006–24448; Airspace Docket No. 06–AGL–02] Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Direct final rule; request for comments; withdrawal. This action withdraws the direct final rule, request for comment, published in the Federal Register Thursday, October 5, 2006 (71 FR 58738). In that action, the FAA will establish Class E Airspace in Mineral Point, WI. The FAA has determined that withdrawal of the direct final rule is warranted as a result of objections raised during the comment period. DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, January 18, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Davis, FAA Terminal Operations, Central Service Office, Airspace and Procedures Branch, AGL–530, Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 East SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone (847) 294–7131. On October 5, 2006, a direct final rule, request for comment, was published in the Federal Register to amend Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to establish Class E Airspace in Mineral Point, WI (71 FR 58738). As a result of objections raised during the comment period, the direct final rule is being withdrawn. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Withdrawal In consideration of the foregoing, the direct final rule for Federal Register Docket No. FAA–2006–24448, Airspace Docket No. 06–AGL–02, as published in the Federal Register on October 5, 2006 (71 FR 58738), is hereby withdrawn. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854; 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389. E:\FR\FM\06DER1.SGM 06DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 234 (Wednesday, December 6, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 70648-70650]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-20629]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2006-24696; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-038-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. 
(EMBRAER) Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -
145EP Airplanes; and Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -
135LR Airplanes

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

ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of 
comment period.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an earlier NPRM for an airworthiness 
directive (AD) that applies to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-145, -145ER, -
145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes. The original NPRM 
would have required replacing the electrical bonding clamps inside the 
fuel tanks and adjacent areas. The original NPRM resulted from a report 
of the failure of a fitting clamp of an electrical bonding cable for 
the fuel tubing. This action revises the original NPRM by adding 
airplanes to the applicability. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM 
to prevent loss of bonding protection in the interior of the fuel tanks 
or adjacent areas, and a consequent potential source of ignition in a 
fuel tank and possible fire or explosion.

DATES: We must receive comments on this supplemental NPRM by January 2, 
2007.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on 
this supplemental NPRM.
     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.
    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 proposed 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:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or 
arguments regarding this supplemental NPRM. Send your comments to an 
address listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number 
``Docket No. FAA-2006-24696; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-038-AD'' at 
the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the 
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this 
supplemental NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the 
closing date and may amend this supplemental NPRM in light of those 
comments.
    We will post all comments submitted, 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 supplemental NPRM. 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 in the Nassif Building at the DOT 
street address stated in ADDRESSES. Comments will be available in the 
AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System receives them.

Discussion

    We proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with a notice of proposed 
rulemaking

[[Page 70649]]

(NPRM) for an airworthiness directive (AD) (the ``original NPRM''). The 
original NPRM applies to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, 
-145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes. The original NPRM was 
published in the Federal Register on May 9, 2006 (71 FR 26880). The 
original NPRM proposed to require replacing the electrical bonding 
clamps inside the fuel tanks and adjacent areas.
    Since we issued the original NPRM, the Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de 
Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), which is the airworthiness 
authority for Brazil, notified us that the unsafe condition identified 
in the original NPRM might exist on EMBRAER Model EMB-135 airplanes, in 
addition to the airplanes identified in the original NPRM. The ANAC 
issued Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006-02-03R2, effective 
October 8, 2006, to address the subject unsafe condition on these 
airplanes. Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006-02-03R2, which was 
issued to remove airplanes from the applicability, supersedes Brazilian 
airworthiness directive 2006-02-03R1, effective June 28, 2006. 
Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006-02-03R1, which was issued to add 
new airplanes to the applicability and new requirements, supersedes 
Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006-02-03, effective February 24, 
2006. Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006-02-03 was referenced as 
the parallel Brazilian airworthiness directive in the original NPRM.

Relevant Service Information

    EMBRAER has issued Service Bulletin 145LEG-28-0030, dated April 19, 
2006, for Model EMB-135 airplanes. The service bulletin describes 
procedures for replacing the electrical bonding clamps, having part 
numbers AN735D4 and AN735D6, and their associated attaching parts, 
inside the forward fuel tank. The replacement includes measuring the 
electrical resistance between the tubes joined by the electrical 
bonding jumper. If the resistance is greater than 200 milliohms, the 
service bulletin describes repeating the clamp replacement and 
measuring/adjusting the resistance until the resistance value is 200 
milliohms or less. When the resistance is 200 milliohms or less, the 
service bulletin describes procedures for making the bonding protection 
inside the forward fuel tank. These procedures are the same as those 
described in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-28-0028, dated November 7, 
2005, for Model EMB-145 airplanes, as described in the original NPRM. 
Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information is 
intended to adequately address the unsafe condition. The ANAC mandated 
the service information and issued Brazilian airworthiness directive 
2006-02-03R2, effective October 8, 2006, to ensure the continued 
airworthiness of these airplanes in Brazil.

FAA's Determination and Proposed Requirements of the Supplemental NPRM

    The changes discussed above expand the scope of the original NPRM; 
therefore, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the 
comment period to provide additional opportunity for public comment on 
this supplemental NPRM.

Costs of Compliance

    The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators 
to comply with this proposed AD.

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                                     Number of
                                                      Average                                                          U.S.-
                Action                  Work hours   labor rate            Parts              Cost per airplane      registered         Fleet cost
                                                      per hour                                                       airplanes
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Replacement of bonding clamp (all                2          $80  Between $33 and $87, per  Between $193 and $247             20  Between $3,860 and
 airplane groups).                                                kit (depending on kit/    (depending on kit/                    $4,940 (depending on
                                                                  airplane group).          airplane group).                      kit/airplane group).
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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 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 that the 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); 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 supplemental NPRM 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.

The Proposed Amendment

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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.

[[Page 70650]]

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):

Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER): Docket No. FAA-
2006-24696; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-038-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by January 
2, 2007.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to the airplanes identified in Table 1 of 
this AD, certificated in any category.

                         Table 1.--Applicability
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            EMBRAER model--                     As identified in--
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EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -       EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-28-
 145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes.     0028, dated November 7, 2005.
EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and - EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-
 135LR airplanes.                         28-0030, dated April 19, 2006.
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Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from a report of the failure of a fitting 
clamp of an electrical bonding cable for the fuel tubing. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent loss of bonding protection in the 
interior of the fuel tanks or adjacent areas, and a consequent 
potential source of ignition in a fuel tank and possible fire or 
explosion.

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.

Electrical Bonding Clamp Replacement

    (f) At the time specified in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this 
AD, as applicable: Replace the electrical bonding clamps having part 
numbers AN735D6 and AN735D4 inside the forward fuel tank or the 
ventral, wing stub, and wing fuel tanks, and adjacent areas, as 
applicable; by accomplishing all actions specified in the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin 
identified in Table 2 of this AD.

                Table 2.--Applicable Service Information
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          For EMBRAER model--                         Use--
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EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -       EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-28-
 145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes.     0028, dated November 7, 2005.
EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and - EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-
 135LR airplanes.                         28-0030, dated April 19, 2006.
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    (1) For Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, 
and -145EP airplanes; and Model EMB-135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -
135LR airplanes: Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date 
of this AD.
    (2) For Model EMB-135BJ airplanes: Within 4,000 flight hours or 
48 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, whichever 
occurs first.

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 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 directive 2006-02-03R2, effective 
October 8, 2006, also addresses the subject of this AD.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 20, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-20629 Filed 12-5-06; 8:45 am]
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