Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 Airplanes, 444-446 [2010-32809]

Download as PDF 444 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 3 / Wednesday, January 5, 2011 / Rules and Regulations be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. Related Information (i) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2010–0239–E, dated November 19, 2010 [Corrected November 23, 2010]; and Airbus A300–600 AOT 27A6068, Revision 01, dated November 18, 2010; for related information. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2010–1023 Directorate Identifier 2010–CE–055–AD; Amendment 39–16557; AD 2011–01–04] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB–500 Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued 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: fax: ++55 12 3927–2610; E-mail: reliability.executive@embraer.com.br; Internet: https://www.embraer.com.br. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816–329– 4148. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–4090. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion Material Incorporated by Reference SUMMARY: (j) You must use Airbus A300–600 All Operators Telex 27A6068, Revision 01, dated November 18, 2010, 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 Airbus SAS—EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; e-mail: account.airwortheas@airbus.com; Internet https:// www.airbus.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference 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/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. 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 October 15, 2010 (75 FR 63422). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: It has been detected a short circuit in harness W101 due to its interference with the main door mechanism. Further analysis of the affected region has also revealed the possibility of chafing between the same harness and the oxygen tubing. The chafing of the wiring harness against the oxygen tubing could lead to a short circuit of the wiring harness and a subsequent fire in the airplane. Since this condition may occur in other airplanes of the same type and affects flight safety, a corrective action is required. Thus, sufficient reason exists to request compliance with this AD in the indicated time limit. It has been detected a short circuit in harness W101 due to its interference with the main door mechanism. Further analysis of the affected region has also revealed the possibility of chafing between the same harness and the oxygen tubing. The chafing of the wiring harness against the oxygen tubing could lead to a short circuit of the wiring harness and a subsequent fire in the airplane. Since this condition may occur in other airplanes of the same type and affects flight safety, a corrective action is required. Thus, sufficient reason exists to request compliance with this AD in the indicated time limit. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective February 9, 2011. On February 9, 2011, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. For service information identified in this AD, contact EMBRAER Empresa ´ Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A., Phenom Maintenance Support, Av. Brig. Farina Lima, 2170, Sao Jose dos Campos—SP, CEP: 12227–901—PO Box: 38/2, BRASIL, telephone: ++55 12 3927–5383; The MCAI requires installing clamps to the W101 wiring harness. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 22, 2010. Jeffrey E. Duven, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–32995 Filed 1–4–11; 8:45 am] WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with RULES BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:20 Jan 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 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 E:\FR\FM\05JAR1.SGM 05JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 3 / Wednesday, January 5, 2011 / Rules and Regulations 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 FAA policies. Any such differences are highlighted in a Note within the AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 83 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 12 workhours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $13 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $85,739 or $1,033 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with RULES 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 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 Mar<15>2010 15:20 Jan 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 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 Management Facility 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 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 445 harness and the oxygen tubing. The chafing of the wiring harness against the oxygen tubing could lead to a short circuit of the wiring harness and a subsequent fire in the airplane. Since this condition may occur in other airplanes of the same type and affects flight safety, a corrective action is required. Thus, sufficient reason exists to request compliance with this AD in the indicated time limit. The MCAI requires installing clamps to the W101 wiring harness. Actions and Compliance (f) Unless already done, within 600 hours time-in-service (TIS) after February 9, 2011 (the effective date of this AD) or within 12 months after February 9, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), whichever comes first, install clamps and protection sleeves to harness W101 within the cockpit area and rework structures to eliminate the fretting spots of the harness with the main door locking mechanism and with the oxygen tube. Do the installation following Empresa ´ Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Service Bulletin No. SB 500–24–0002, dated March 8, 2010. Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: FAA AD Differences PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, 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: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329– 4090. 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. (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 FAAapproved 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, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: ■ 2011–01–04 Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER): Amendment 39–16557; Docket No. FAA–2010–1023; Directorate Identifier 2010–CE–055–AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February 9, 2011. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB–500 airplanes, serial numbers 50000005 thru 50000105, certificated in any category. Subject (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 92: Wiring Elements. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: It has been detected a short circuit in harness W101 due to its interference with the main door mechanism. Further analysis of the affected region has also revealed the possibility of chafing between the same PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. E:\FR\FM\05JAR1.SGM 05JAR1 446 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 3 / Wednesday, January 5, 2011 / Rules and Regulations completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. Related Information ˆ (h) Refer to MCAI AGENCIA NACIONAL DE AVIACAO CIVIL—BRAZIL (ANAC), AD ¸˜ No.: 2010–09–02, dated October 17, 2010; ´ and Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Service Bulletin No. SB 500–24– 0002, dated March 8, 2010, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Empresa Brasileira de ´ Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Service Bulletin No. SB 500–24–0002, dated March 8, 2010, 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 EMBRAER Empresa ´ Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A., Phenom Maintenance Support, Av. Brig. Farina Lima, 2170, Sao Jose dos Campos—SP, CEP: 12227– 901—PO Box: 38/2, BRASIL, telephone: ++55 12 3927–5383; fax: ++55 12 3927–2610; Email: reliability.executive@embraer.com.br; Internet: https://www.embraer.com.br. (3) You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD 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/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 21, 2010. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–32809 Filed 1–4–11; 8:45 am] WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with RULES BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 20 CFR Part 416 [Docket No. SSA–2008–0050] RIN 0960–AE59 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled; Dedicated Accounts and Installment Payments for Certain Past-Due SSI Benefits AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). ACTION: Final rules. These final rules adopt, with some minor changes, the interim final rules with request for comment we published in the Federal Register on December 20, 1996. 61 FR 67203. The interim final rules concerned dedicated accounts and installment payments for certain past-due SSI benefits and reflected amendments to the Social Security Act (Act) made by sections 213 and 221 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). These final rules reflect these provisions, as well as subsequent changes to these provisions made by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA), the Social Security Protection Act of 2004 (SSPA), and the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA). The changes we are making in these final rules will ensure that our rules accurately reflect the statutory provisions on which they are based. DATES: These final rules are effective February 4, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Rudick, Office of Regulations, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401, (410) 965–7102. For information on eligibility or filing for benefits, call our national toll-free number, 1–800–772–1213 or TTY 1–800–325–0778, or visit our Internet site, Social Security Online, at https:// www.socialsecurity.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Electronic Version The electronic file of this document is available on the date of publication in the Federal Register at https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. Background The interim final rules reflected the dedicated account requirements that were added by section 213 of the PRWORA. Public Law 104–193. Congress enacted the PRWORA on August 22, 1996. Section 213 of the PRWORA added a new section VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:20 Jan 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 1631(a)(2)(F) of the Act for payments made after August 22, 1996. Under section 1631(a)(2)(F) of the Act, the representative payee of an eligible person under age 18 must establish in certain situations ‘‘an account in a financial institution,’’ which we refer to as a ‘‘dedicated account.’’ Specifically, the representative payee must establish a dedicated account if the person is eligible for past-due monthly SSI benefits, including any federally administered State supplementary payments, that exceed 6 times the maximum ‘‘monthly benefit payable’’ under title XVI, which we call the Federal benefit rate (FBR), after any withholding for interim assistance reimbursement (IAR) to a State(s) and after payment of attorney fees. Under section 1631(a)(2)(F) of the Act, the past-due benefits in a dedicated account may only be used for certain allowable expenses. Sections 213(b) and (c) of the PRWORA also amended sections 1613(a) and 1612(b) of the Act, respectively, to provide that funds in a dedicated account, established and maintained in accordance with section 1631(a)(2)(F) of the Act, including accrued interest or other earnings, are excluded from resources and from income. Since we published the interim final rules, Congress has enacted three other laws that made additional changes to the dedicated account requirements. We are including these statutory changes in the final rules without requesting public comment because the changes are required by statute and we are making no discretionary policy changes. The BBA made one clarification and one revision to section 1631(a)(2)(F) of the Act. Public Law 105–33. Section 5522(b)(2) of the BBA amended section 1631(a)(2)(F)(iii) of the Act by clarifying which subsequent past-due benefits a representative payee may deposit in an established dedicated account. Congress made this technical change to the statute because the PRWORA used the two different terms ‘‘underpayment’’ and ‘‘past-due benefits’’ to describe funds that could be deposited in these accounts. This terminology caused confusion. Section 5522(b)(2) of the BBA corrected this technical issue, and we are including this change in these final rules. As amended by section 5522(b)(2) of the BBA, section 1631(a)(2)(F)(iii) of the Act states that the representative payee may deposit into an established dedicated account any other funds representing past-due benefits under title XVI of the Act which equal or exceed the maximum monthly FBR, including any federally E:\FR\FM\05JAR1.SGM 05JAR1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 5, 2011)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-1023 Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-055-AD; 
Amendment 39-16557; AD 2011-01-04]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. 
(EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 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) issued 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 detected a short circuit in harness W101 due to its 
interference with the main door mechanism. Further analysis of the 
affected region has also revealed the possibility of chafing between 
the same harness and the oxygen tubing. The chafing of the wiring 
harness against the oxygen tubing could lead to a short circuit of 
the wiring harness and a subsequent fire in the airplane.
    Since this condition may occur in other airplanes of the same 
type and affects flight safety, a corrective action is required. 
Thus, sufficient reason exists to request compliance with this AD in 
the indicated time limit.

We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective February 9, 2011.
    On February 9, 2011, the Director of the Federal Register approved 
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this 
AD.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S. 
Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building 
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 
20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact EMBRAER 
Empresa Brasileira de Aeron[aacute]utica S.A., Phenom Maintenance 
Support, Av. Brig. Farina Lima, 2170, Sao Jose dos Campos--SP, CEP: 
12227-901--PO Box: 38/2, BRASIL, telephone: ++55 12 3927-5383; fax: 
++55 12 3927-2610; E-mail: reliability.executive@embraer.com.br; 
Internet: https://www.embraer.com.br. You may review copies of the 
referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the 
availability of this material at the FAA, call 816-329-4148.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090.

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 October 15, 2010 (75 
FR 63422). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states:

    It has been detected a short circuit in harness W101 due to its 
interference with the main door mechanism. Further analysis of the 
affected region has also revealed the possibility of chafing between 
the same harness and the oxygen tubing. The chafing of the wiring 
harness against the oxygen tubing could lead to a short circuit of 
the wiring harness and a subsequent fire in the airplane.
    Since this condition may occur in other airplanes of the same 
type and affects flight safety, a corrective action is required. 
Thus, sufficient reason exists to request compliance with this AD in 
the indicated time limit.

The MCAI requires installing clamps to the W101 wiring harness.

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 
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

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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 FAA policies. Any such differences are 
highlighted in a Note within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 83 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 12 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $13 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S. 
operators to be $85,739 or $1,033 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 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 Management Facility 
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 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

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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, 
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2011-01-04 Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER): 
Amendment 39-16557; Docket No. FAA-2010-1023; Directorate Identifier 
2010-CE-055-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February 
9, 2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. 
(EMBRAER) Model EMB-500 airplanes, serial numbers 50000005 thru 
50000105, certificated in any category.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 92: Wiring 
Elements.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states:
    It has been detected a short circuit in harness W101 due to its 
interference with the main door mechanism. Further analysis of the 
affected region has also revealed the possibility of chafing between 
the same harness and the oxygen tubing. The chafing of the wiring 
harness against the oxygen tubing could lead to a short circuit of 
the wiring harness and a subsequent fire in the airplane.
    Since this condition may occur in other airplanes of the same 
type and affects flight safety, a corrective action is required. 
Thus, sufficient reason exists to request compliance with this AD in 
the indicated time limit.

The MCAI requires installing clamps to the W101 wiring harness.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, within 600 hours time-in-service (TIS) 
after February 9, 2011 (the effective date of this AD) or within 12 
months after February 9, 2011 (the effective date of this AD), 
whichever comes first, install clamps and protection sleeves to 
harness W101 within the cockpit area and rework structures to 
eliminate the fretting spots of the harness with the main door 
locking mechanism and with the oxygen tube. Do the installation 
following Empresa Brasileira de Aeron[aacute]utica S.A. (EMBRAER) 
Service Bulletin No. SB 500-24-0002, dated March 8, 2010.

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, 
Standards Office, 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: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090. 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.
    (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, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person 
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a 
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information 
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless 
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control 
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is 
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the 
time for reviewing instructions,

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completing and reviewing the collection of information. All 
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments 
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing 
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave., 
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, AES-200.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI AG[Ecirc]NCIA NACIONAL DE 
AVIA[Ccedil][Atilde]O CIVIL--BRAZIL (ANAC), AD No.: 2010-09-02, 
dated October 17, 2010; and Empresa Brasileira de Aeron[aacute]utica 
S.A. (EMBRAER) Service Bulletin No. SB 500-24-0002, dated March 8, 
2010, for related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use Empresa Brasileira de Aeron[aacute]utica S.A. 
(EMBRAER) Service Bulletin No. SB 500-24-0002, dated March 8, 2010, 
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 
EMBRAER Empresa Brasileira de Aeron[aacute]utica S.A., Phenom 
Maintenance Support, Av. Brig. Farina Lima, 2170, Sao Jose dos 
Campos--SP, CEP: 12227-901--PO Box: 38/2, BRASIL, telephone: ++55 12 
3927-5383; fax: ++55 12 3927-2610; E-mail: 
reliability.executive@embraer.com.br; Internet: https://www.embraer.com.br.
    (3) You may review copies of the referenced service information 
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material 
at the FAA, call 816-329-4148.
    (4) You may also review copies of the service information 
incorporated by reference for this AD 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 21, 2010.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-32809 Filed 1-4-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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