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Community, EASA has notified us of
the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all
information provided by EASA and
determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other
products of the same type design. This
proposed AD would require reducing
the life of certain critical parts.
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.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
make your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 32 engines installed on airplanes
of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
would take 0 hours per product to
comply with this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per hour. We
are not requiring parts replacement, so
parts cost is $0. We estimate the cost of
the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
$0.
The Proposed Amendment
(g) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: 781–238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199;
email: Robert.Green@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to European Aviation Safety
Agency Airworthiness Directive 2012–0243
(Correction: November 13, 2012), dated
November 12, 2012, and Rolls-Royce Alert
Service Bulletin 72–A206, dated November,
2012, for related information.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate
Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
England, DE248BJ; phone: 011–44–1332–
242424; fax: 011–44–1332–249936; or email:
https://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/
civil_team.jsp. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 781–238–7125.
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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 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
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Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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Rolls-Royce (1971) Limited, Bristol Engine
Division: Docket No. FAA–2012–1331;
Directorate Identifier 2012–NE–44–AD.
We must receive comments by April 23,
2013.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
February 15, 2013.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(b) Affected Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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(a) Comments Due Date
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce (1971)
Limited, Bristol Engine Division (RR) Viper
Mk. 601–22 turbojet engines.
(d) Reason
This AD was prompted by a review carried
out by RR of the lives of certain critical parts.
We are issuing this AD to prevent life-limited
part failure, damage to the engine, and
damage to the airplane.
(e) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions.
(1) After the effective date of this AD,
remove the following parts before they reach
their specified new, lower life limits:
compressor shaft, part number (P/N)
V900766: 20,720 flight cycles since new
(CSN); compressor rear stubshaft (center
bearing hub), P/Ns V900007 and V900994:
9,600 CSN; combustion chamber outer
casing, P/Ns V950013 and V950331: 32,000
CSN.
(2) After the effective date of this AD, do
not install any part identified in paragraph
(e)(1) of this AD into any engine, nor return
any engine to service, with the parts
identified in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD
installed, if the part exceeds the new, lower
life limits specified in paragraph (e)(1) of this
AD.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0092; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–067–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A.
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 and ERJ
190 airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of chafing between
the auxiliary power unit (APU)
electronic starter controller (ESC) power
cables and the airplane tail cone
firewall. This proposed AD would
require a detailed inspection for damage
to the insulation and inner conductors
of the APU ESC power cables, installing
SUMMARY:
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new grommet support in the tail cone
firewall, and corrective actions if
necessary. We are proposing this AD to
detect and correct damage to the APU
ESC power cable harness, which if not
corrected, could result in reduced
structural integrity of the fuselage and
empennage in the event of fire
penetration through the firewall.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 8, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Embraer S.A.,
Technical Publications Section (PC
060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170—
˜
Putim—12227–901 Sao Jose dos
Campos—SP—BRASIL; telephone +55
12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax
+55 12 3927–7546; email
distrib@embraer.com.br; Internet https://
www.flyembraer.com. You may review
copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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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 this proposed AD, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cindy Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2768;
fax (425) 227–1149.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2013–0092; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–067–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
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The Agencia Nacional de Aviacao
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Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation
authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian
Airworthiness Directives 2012–03–03
and 2012–03–04, both dated April 13,
2012 (referred to after this as ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
It has been found the occurrences of
chafing between the Auxiliary Power Unit
(APU) Electronic Starter Controller (ESC)
power cables (harness W205) and the
airplane tail cone firewall due to the
grommet installed in the tail cone firewall
moves out of its place. This condition, if not
corrected, may result in reduced structural
integrity of the fuselage and empennage in an
event of fire penetration through the firewall.
The required actions include a detailed
inspection for damage to the harness
insulation and inner conductors of the
APU ESC power cables, installing a new
grommet support in the tail cone
firewall, and corrective actions if
necessary. Corrective actions include
repairing the harness W205 insulation
or replacing the harness W205 of the
APU ESC power cables with a new
harness. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Embraer has issued Service Bulletin
170–53–0093, Revision 01, dated March
16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 170 airplanes);
Service Bulletin 190–53–0054, Revision
01, dated March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ
190 airplanes); and Service Bulletin
190LIN–53–0059, Revision 01, dated
March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 190–100
ECJ airplanes). The actions described in
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this service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified
in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
Although Brazilian Airworthiness
Directive AD 2012–03–04, dated April
13, 2012, specifies a compliance time of
‘‘within 3,000 flight hours (FH)’’ after
the effective date of this AD for
performing a detailed inspection on the
APU ESC power cables for damage, this
AD requires the action be done within
3,000 flight hours (FH) or 18 months
after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first. This proposed
compliance time aligns with the
compliance time listed in Brazilian AD
2012–03–03, dated April 13, 2012.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 253 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would
take about 15 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $0 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 the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $322,575, or $1,275 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.
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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 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 this 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);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. 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 proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
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:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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:
■
Embraer S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2013–0092;
Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–067–AD.
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(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 8,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplane models
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
this AD.
(1) Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170–100 LR,
–100 STD, –100 SE., and –100 SU airplanes;
and Model ERJ 170–200 LR, –200 SU, and
–200 STD airplanes; certificated in any
category; as identified in Embraer Service
Bulletin 170–53–0093, Revision 01, dated
March 16, 2012.
(2) Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–100 STD,
–100 LR, –100 ECJ, and –100 IGW airplanes;
and Model ERJ 190–200 STD, –200 LR, and
–200 IGW airplanes; certificated in any
category; as identified in Embraer Service
Bulletin 190–53–0054, Revision 01, dated
March 16, 2012; and Embraer Service
Bulletin 190LIN–53–0059, Revision 01, dated
March 16, 2012.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
chafing between the auxiliary power unit
(APU) electronic starter controller (ESC)
power cables and the airplane tail cone
firewall. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct damage to the APU ESC power cable
harness, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the fuselage and
empennage in the event of fire penetration
through the firewall.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Detailed Inspection, Installation, and
Corrective Actions
Within 3,000 flight hours or 18 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first: Do a detailed visual inspection
for damage to the insulation and inner
conductors of the APU ESC power cables
(harness W205), in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer
Service Bulletin 170–53–0093, Revision 01,
dated March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 170
airplanes); Embraer Service Bulletin 190–53–
0054, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012 (for
Model ERJ 190 airplanes except for Model
ERJ 190–100 ECJ airplanes); and Embraer
Service Bulletin 190LIN–53–0059, Revision
01, dated March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ
190–100 ECJ airplanes).
(1) If no damage is found, before further
flight, install a new grommet support having
part number (P/N) 191–21716–003 in the tail
cone firewall, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer
Service Bulletin 170–53–0093, Revision 01,
dated March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 170
airplanes); Embraer Service Bulletin 190–53–
0054, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012 (for
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Model ERJ 190 airplanes except for Model
ERJ 190–100 ECJ airplanes); and Embraer
Service Bulletin 190LIN–53–0059, Revision
01, dated March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ
190–100 ECJ airplanes).
(2) If any damage is found during any
inspection required in paragraph (g) of this
AD, that affects only the insulation of harness
W205 of the APU ESC power cables: Before
further flight, repair the insulation and install
a new grommet support having P/N 191–
21716–003 in the tail cone firewall, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 170–
53–0093, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012
(for Model ERJ 170 airplanes); Embraer
Service Bulletin 190–53–0054, Revision 01,
dated March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 190
airplanes except for Model ERJ 190–100 ECJ
airplanes); or Embraer Service Bulletin
190LIN–53–0059, Revision 01, dated March
16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 190–100 ECJ
airplanes).
(3) If any damage is found during any
inspection required in paragraph (g) of this
AD that affects the insulation of harness
W205 of the APU ESC power cables and the
inner conductors: Before further flight,
replace the harness with a new harness and
install a new grommet support having P/N
191–21716–003 in the tail cone firewall, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 170–
53–0093, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012
(for Model ERJ 170 airplanes); Embraer
Service Bulletin 190–53–0054, Revision 01,
dated March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 190
airplanes except for Model ERJ 190–100 ECJ
airplanes); and Embraer Service Bulletin
190LIN–53–0059, Revision 01, dated March
16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 190–100 ECJ
airplanes).
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
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.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Cindy Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
phone: 425–227–2768; fax: 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD.
(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
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(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian
Airworthiness Directives 2012–03–03 and
2012–03–04, dated April 13, 2012; and the
service information specified in paragraphs
(i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), and (i)(1)(iii) of this AD; for
related information.
(i) Embraer Service Bulletin 170–53–0093,
Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012.
(ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–53–0054,
Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012.
(iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190LIN–53–
0059, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Embraer S.A., Technical
Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro
˜
Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 Sao
Jose dos Campos—SP—BRASIL; telephone
+55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax
+55 12 3927–7546; email
distrib@embraer.com.br; Internet https://
www.flyembraer.com. You may review copies
of the referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
11, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 91
[Docket No.: FAA–2013–0061]
Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site
Program
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of availability; request
for comments
AGENCY:
On February 14, 2012,
Congress mandated that the FAA,
coordinating with the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration
and the Department of Defense, develop
a test site program for the integration of
unmanned aircraft systems in to the
National Airspace System. The overall
purpose of this test site program is to
develop a body of data and operational
experiences to inform integration and
the safe operation of these aircraft in the
National Airspace System. This
proposed rule announces the process by
which the FAA will select the test sites
for the program and also solicits
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comments on the FAA’s proposed
approach for addressing the privacy
questions raised by the public and
Congress with regard to the operation of
unmanned aircraft systems within the
test site program.
DATES: The FAA values the input of the
public and requests comment regarding
the privacy approach discussed in this
Notice. Please send your comments on
or before April 23, 2013.
Once the public has had a chance to
review the proposed privacy policy
requirements to be levied on the
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site
operators, but prior to the close of the
comment period, the FAA will
participate in a webinar to solicit
comments from the public and
interested stakeholders regarding the
proposed privacy approach for the
unmanned aircraft systems test site
program. The FAA will publish a notice
providing details (including the date
and time) for the engagement session
sufficiently in advance of the meeting to
facilitate broad participation.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments
identified by Docket No: FAA–2013–
0061 using any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov and follow
the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
• Mail: Send comments to Docket
Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12–140 of the West Building
Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
• Fax: Fax comments to Docket
Operations at (202) 493–2251.
Privacy: The FAA will post all
comments it receives, without change,
to https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information the
commenter provides. Using the search
function of the docket web site, anyone
can find and read the electronic form of
all comments received into any FAA
docket, including the name of the
individual sending the comment (or
signing the comment for an association,
business, labor union, etc.). DOT’s
complete Privacy Act Statement can be
found in the Federal Register published
on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–19478),
as well as at https://DocketsInfo.dot.gov.
Docket: Background documents or
comments received may be read at
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https://www.regulations.gov at any time.
Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket
Operations in Room W12–140 of the
West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
technical questions concerning the test
site program, contact Elizabeth Soltys,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration
Office, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; email: 9-ACTUASTSS@faa.gov.
For questions concerning the FAA’s
proposed approach for addressing
potential UAS privacy concerns, as set
out herein, contact Gregory C. Carter,
Office of the Chief Counsel, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20591; email: 9-AGCUASPrivacy@faa.gov.
Background
On February 14, 2012, the President
signed the FAA Modernization and
Reform Act, Public Law 112–95 (FMRA)
into law. The statute contains a number
of provisions pertaining to integration of
unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into
the National Airspace System (NAS). To
assist the agency in integrating UAS,
section 332(c) of FMRA directs the FAA,
in coordination with the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) and the Department of Defense
(DoD), to develop a UAS test site
program for purposes of gathering safety
and technical information relevant to
the safe and efficient integration of UAS
into the NAS. Under the test site
program, the FAA will select six test
ranges, taking into consideration factors
such as geographic and climatic
diversity, as well as the location of
necessary ground infrastructure to
support the sites, and research needs.
The FAA has developed the UAS test
site program with the input of the
public. The FAA began an outreach
effort to gather input on the criteria and
processes the FAA should use to select
the test sites. In March 2012, the FAA
posted a Request for Comments (RFC) in
the Federal Register [Docket No. FAA–
2012–0252] and in April 2012, the FAA
hosted two public webinars to interact
directly with the public. This outreach
effort informed the agency in
developing its plan for designating the
sites.
Based on the feedback received
through this outreach effort, the FAA is
using its Acquisition Management
System (AMS) to solicit applications
from entities interested in operating a
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 36 (Friday, February 22, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 12256-12259]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-04045]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0092; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-067-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by reports of chafing between the auxiliary power unit
(APU) electronic starter controller (ESC) power cables and the airplane
tail cone firewall. This proposed AD would require a detailed
inspection for damage to the insulation and inner conductors of the APU
ESC power cables, installing
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new grommet support in the tail cone firewall, and corrective actions
if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct damage to
the APU ESC power cable harness, which if not corrected, could result
in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage and empennage in the
event of fire penetration through the firewall.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 8, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Embraer S.A., Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro
Faria Lima, 2170--Putim--12227-901 S[atilde]o Jose dos Campos--SP--
BRASIL; telephone +55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; fax +55 12
3927-7546; email distrib@embraer.com.br; Internet https://www.flyembraer.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
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 this proposed AD, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cindy Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2768;
fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-0092;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-067-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC),
which is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian
Airworthiness Directives 2012-03-03 and 2012-03-04, both dated April
13, 2012 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:
It has been found the occurrences of chafing between the
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Electronic Starter Controller (ESC) power
cables (harness W205) and the airplane tail cone firewall due to the
grommet installed in the tail cone firewall moves out of its place.
This condition, if not corrected, may result in reduced structural
integrity of the fuselage and empennage in an event of fire
penetration through the firewall.
The required actions include a detailed inspection for damage to the
harness insulation and inner conductors of the APU ESC power cables,
installing a new grommet support in the tail cone firewall, and
corrective actions if necessary. Corrective actions include repairing
the harness W205 insulation or replacing the harness W205 of the APU
ESC power cables with a new harness. You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Embraer has issued Service Bulletin 170-53-0093, Revision 01, dated
March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 170 airplanes); Service Bulletin 190-53-
0054, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 190 airplanes);
and Service Bulletin 190LIN-53-0059, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012
(for Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes). The actions described in this
service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
Although Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD 2012-03-04, dated
April 13, 2012, specifies a compliance time of ``within 3,000 flight
hours (FH)'' after the effective date of this AD for performing a
detailed inspection on the APU ESC power cables for damage, this AD
requires the action be done within 3,000 flight hours (FH) or 18 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. This
proposed compliance time aligns with the compliance time listed in
Brazilian AD 2012-03-03, dated April 13, 2012.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 253 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 15 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 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 the proposed AD on U.S. operators to
be $322,575, or $1,275 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.
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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 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 this 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);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. 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 proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, 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:
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:
Embraer S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2013-0092; Directorate Identifier 2012-
NM-067-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 8, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplane models identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE., and -
100 SU airplanes; and Model ERJ 170-200 LR, -200 SU, and -200 STD
airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in Embraer
Service Bulletin 170-53-0093, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012.
(2) Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 ECJ, and -
100 IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW
airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in Embraer
Service Bulletin 190-53-0054, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012; and
Embraer Service Bulletin 190LIN-53-0059, Revision 01, dated March
16, 2012.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of chafing between the auxiliary
power unit (APU) electronic starter controller (ESC) power cables
and the airplane tail cone firewall. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct damage to the APU ESC power cable harness, which
could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage and
empennage in the event of fire penetration through the firewall.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Detailed Inspection, Installation, and Corrective Actions
Within 3,000 flight hours or 18 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first: Do a detailed visual inspection
for damage to the insulation and inner conductors of the APU ESC
power cables (harness W205), in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 170-53-0093, Revision 01,
dated March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 170 airplanes); Embraer Service
Bulletin 190-53-0054, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012 (for Model
ERJ 190 airplanes except for Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes); and
Embraer Service Bulletin 190LIN-53-0059, Revision 01, dated March
16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes).
(1) If no damage is found, before further flight, install a new
grommet support having part number (P/N) 191-21716-003 in the tail
cone firewall, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Embraer Service Bulletin 170-53-0093, Revision 01, dated March 16,
2012 (for Model ERJ 170 airplanes); Embraer Service Bulletin 190-53-
0054, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 190 airplanes
except for Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes); and Embraer Service
Bulletin 190LIN-53-0059, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012 (for
Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes).
(2) If any damage is found during any inspection required in
paragraph (g) of this AD, that affects only the insulation of
harness W205 of the APU ESC power cables: Before further flight,
repair the insulation and install a new grommet support having P/N
191-21716-003 in the tail cone firewall, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 170-53-0093,
Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 170 airplanes);
Embraer Service Bulletin 190-53-0054, Revision 01, dated March 16,
2012 (for Model ERJ 190 airplanes except for Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ
airplanes); or Embraer Service Bulletin 190LIN-53-0059, Revision 01,
dated March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes).
(3) If any damage is found during any inspection required in
paragraph (g) of this AD that affects the insulation of harness W205
of the APU ESC power cables and the inner conductors: Before further
flight, replace the harness with a new harness and install a new
grommet support having P/N 191-21716-003 in the tail cone firewall,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer
Service Bulletin 170-53-0093, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012 (for
Model ERJ 170 airplanes); Embraer Service Bulletin 190-53-0054,
Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012 (for Model ERJ 190 airplanes
except for Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes); and Embraer Service
Bulletin 190LIN-53-0059, Revision 01, dated March 16, 2012 (for
Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes).
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
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. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Cindy
Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-227-2768; fax: 425-227-1149. Information
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(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
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(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Brazilian Airworthiness Directives 2012-03-03 and 2012-03-04,
dated April 13, 2012; and the service information specified in
paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), and (i)(1)(iii) of this AD; for
related information.
(i) Embraer Service Bulletin 170-53-0093, Revision 01, dated
March 16, 2012.
(ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-53-0054, Revision 01, dated
March 16, 2012.
(iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190LIN-53-0059, Revision 01,
dated March 16, 2012.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Embraer S.A., Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av.
Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170--Putim--12227-901 S[atilde]o Jose dos
Campos--SP--BRASIL; telephone +55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732;
fax +55 12 3927-7546; email distrib@embraer.com.br; Internet https://www.flyembraer.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 11, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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