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of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and
(f)(2) of this AD, and the repetitive
inspections must be accomplished thereafter
at the intervals specified in Section 1 of
Document 95A.1930/05, except as provided
by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) The effective date of this AD.
(2) The date of issuance of the original
French standard airworthiness certificate or
the date of issuance of the original French
export certificate of airworthiness.
Note 2: Airbus Operator Information Telex
SE 999.0079/07, Revision 01, dated August
14, 2007, identifies the applicable sections of
the Airbus A310 airplane maintenance
manual necessary for accomplishing the tasks
specified in Section 1 of Document
95A.1930/05.
Initial Compliance Time for Task 28–18–00–
03–1
(g) For Task 28–18–00–03–1 identified in
Section 1 of Document 95A.1930/05,
‘‘Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,’’ of Airbus
A310 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1930/05, Issue 2, dated May
11, 2007 (approved by the EASA on July 6,
2007): The initial compliance time is the later
of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)
and (g)(2) of this AD. Thereafter, Task 28–18–
00–03–1 must be accomplished at the
repetitive interval specified in Section 1 of
Document 95A.1930/05.
(1) Prior to the accumulation of 40,000
total flight hours.
(2) Within 72 months or 20,000 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first.
Revise ALS To Incorporate CDCCLs
(h) Within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, revise the ALS of the
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to
incorporate Airbus A310 ALS Part 5—Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 31,
2006, as defined in Airbus A310 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1930/05, Issue 2, dated May 11, 2007
(approved by the EASA on July 6, 2007),
Section 2, ‘‘Critical Design Configuration
Control Limitations.’’
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No Alternative Inspections, Inspection
Intervals, or CDCCLs
(i) Except as provided by paragraph (j) of
this AD: After accomplishing the actions
specified in paragraphs (f) and (h) of this AD,
no alternative inspections, inspection
intervals, or CDCCLs may be used.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(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) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
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Related Information
(k) EASA airworthiness directive 2007–
0096 R1, dated May 2, 2007, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use Airbus A310 ALS Part 5—
Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated May
31, 2006; and Airbus A310 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1930/05, Issue 2, dated May 11, 2007; 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 these
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Airbus, 1
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France, for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at
the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
5, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28909; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–135–AD; Amendment
39–15230; AD 2007–21–12]
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.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
It has been found cases in which some
wiring harnesses were not protected in
accordance with SFAR–88 (Special Federal
Aviation Regulation No. 88) requirements.
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The potential of ignition sources, in
combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in fuel tank
explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
November 20, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 20, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2125;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on August 8, 2007 (72 FR
44435). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
It has been found cases in which some
wiring harnesses were not protected in
accordance with SFAR–88 (Special Federal
Aviation Regulation No. 88) requirements.
The potential of ignition sources, in
combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in fuel tank
explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane. The corrective action includes
installing heat shrinkable sleeves on the
inspection and refueling panel
illumination lights wiring, and
installing nipples on the terminal lugs
to protect the wire terminals. You may
obtain further information by examining
the MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
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public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow our FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
about 8 products of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it will take about 6
work-hours per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $32 per
product. Where the service information
lists required parts costs that are
covered under warranty, we have
assumed that there will be no charge for
these parts. As we do not control
warranty coverage for affected parties,
some parties may incur costs higher
than estimated here. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
to the U.S. operators to be $4,096, or
$512 per product.
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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.
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Regulatory Findings
We 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 this AD:
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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
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Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective November 20, 2007.
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–28–0016, Revision 01,
dated June 27, 2005.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28: Fuel.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
It has been found cases in which some
wiring harnesses were not protected in
accordance with SFAR–88 (Special Federal
Aviation Regulation No. 88) requirements.
The potential of ignition sources, in
combination with flammable fuel vapors,
could result in fuel tank explosions and
consequent loss of the airplane. The
corrective action includes installing heat
shrinkable sleeves on the inspection and
refueling panel illumination lights wiring,
and installing nipples on the terminal lugs to
protect the wire terminals.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions.
(1) Within 5,000 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, install heat
shrinkable sleeves on the inspection and
refueling panel illumination lights wiring,
and install nipples on the terminal lugs to
protect the wire terminals, in accordance
with the detailed instructions and procedures
in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG–28–
0016, Revision 01, dated June 27, 2005.
(2) Actions done before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with EMBRAER
Service Bulletin 145LEG–28–0016, dated
March 8, 2004, are acceptable for compliance
with the corresponding actions of this AD.
Adoption of the Amendment
FAA AD Differences
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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 FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
I
2007–21–12 Empresa Brasileira de
Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER):
Amendment 39–15230. Docket No.
FAA–2007–28909; Directorate Identifier
2007–NM–135–AD.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: 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. Before using
any approved AMOC on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
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FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
has approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI Brazilian Airworthiness
Directive 2006–07–02, effective August 21,
2006, and EMBRAER Service Bulletin
145LEG–28–0016, Revision 01, dated June
27, 2005, for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use EMBRAER Service
Bulletin 145LEG–28–0016, Revision 01,
dated June 27, 2005, to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Empresa Brasileira de
Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box
343—CEP 12.225, Sa~o Jose dos Campos—
SP, Brazil.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
5, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–20222 Filed 10–15–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28663; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–223–AD; Amendment
39–15221; AD 2007–21–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A300–600 Series Airplanes; and Model
A310 Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
*
*
*
*
*
* * * the FAA set-up in January 1999 an
Ageing Transport Systems Rulemaking
Advisory Committee (ATSRAC) to investigate
the potential safety issues in aging aircraft as
a result of wear and degradation in their
operating systems.
Under this plan, all Holders of type
Certificates aircraft are required to conduct a
design review, to preclude the occurrence of
potential unsafe conditions as the aircraft
aged.
*
*
*
*
*
The unsafe condition is degradation
of the fuel system, which could result in
loss of the airplane. We are issuing this
AD to require actions to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
November 20, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 20, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building,
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1622;
fax (425) 227–1149.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on July 10, 2007 (72 FR 37472).
That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
* * * the FAA issued in July 1996 an
Aging Non-structural Systems plan to
address the White House Commission an
Aviation Safety and Security (WHCSS)
report.
To help fulfill the actions specified in this
Aging Systems plan, the FAA set-up in
January 1999 an Ageing Transport Systems
Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ATSRAC)
to investigate the potential safety issues in
aging aircraft as a result of wear and
degradation in their operating systems.
Under this plan, all Holders of type
Certificates aircraft are required to conduct a
design review, to preclude the occurrence of
potential unsafe conditions as the aircraft
aged.
Further to AIRBUS investigations on this
subject, corrected measures intended to
improve the design of A310 and A300–600
fleet against potential unsafe conditions as
the aircraft aged, are rendered mandatory by
this AD.
The unsafe condition is degradation
of the fuel system, which could result in
loss of the airplane. The corrective
actions include:
• Modify emergency power electrical
routing.
• Inspect certain wire routes and do
necessary corrective action (repair
chafed or burned wiring, damaged
clamps, and introduce self-vulcanizing
silicone tape for wrapping the cable
bundle at each clamping position).
• Secure electrical routing.
• Relocate temperature sensors and
modify wires.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-28909; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-135-AD;
Amendment 39-15230; AD 2007-21-12]
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: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
It has been found cases in which some wiring harnesses were not
protected in accordance with SFAR-88 (Special Federal Aviation
Regulation No. 88) requirements.
The potential of ignition sources, in combination with flammable
fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss
of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective November 20, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 20,
2007.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-2125; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on August 8, 2007 (72
FR 44435). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
It has been found cases in which some wiring harnesses were not
protected in accordance with SFAR-88 (Special Federal Aviation
Regulation No. 88) requirements.
The potential of ignition sources, in combination with flammable
fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss
of the airplane. The corrective action includes installing heat
shrinkable sleeves on the inspection and refueling panel illumination
lights wiring, and installing nipples on the terminal lugs to protect
the wire terminals. You may obtain further information by examining the
MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the
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public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect about 8 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it will take about 6 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $32 per
product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that
are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the
U.S. operators to be $4,096, or $512 per product.
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 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 this AD:
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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
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 FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2007-21-12 Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER):
Amendment 39-15230. Docket No. FAA-2007-28909; Directorate
Identifier 2007-NM-135-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November
20, 2007.
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-28-0016, Revision 01, dated June 27, 2005.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
It has been found cases in which some wiring harnesses were not
protected in accordance with SFAR-88 (Special Federal Aviation
Regulation No. 88) requirements.
The potential of ignition sources, in combination with flammable
fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent
loss of the airplane. The corrective action includes installing heat
shrinkable sleeves on the inspection and refueling panel
illumination lights wiring, and installing nipples on the terminal
lugs to protect the wire terminals.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this
AD, install heat shrinkable sleeves on the inspection and refueling
panel illumination lights wiring, and install nipples on the
terminal lugs to protect the wire terminals, in accordance with the
detailed instructions and procedures in EMBRAER Service Bulletin
145LEG-28-0016, Revision 01, dated June 27, 2005.
(2) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-28-0016, dated March
8, 2004, are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding
actions of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: 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. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
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FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your
local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2006-07-02,
effective August 21, 2006, and EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-28-
0016, Revision 01, dated June 27, 2005, for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-28-0016,
Revision 01, dated June 27, 2005, to do the actions required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box 343--CEP
12.225, Sa~o Jose dos Campos--SP, Brazil.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information
on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030,
or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 5, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-20222 Filed 10-15-07; 8:45 am]
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