Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes, 23153-23156 [2017-10136]
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains notices to the public of the proposed
issuance of rules and regulations. The
purpose of these notices is to give interested
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0008; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–076–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A.
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM);
reopening of comment period.
AGENCY:
We are revising an earlier
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to supersede an Airworthiness Directive
(AD) for all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ
190–100 STD, –100 LR, and –100 IGW
airplanes; and Model ERJ 190–200 STD,
–200 LR, and –200 IGW airplanes. This
action revises the NPRM by adding a
requirement to revise the maintenance
or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new airworthiness
limitations and adding certain airplanes
to the applicability. We are proposing
this airworthiness directive (AD) to
address the unsafe condition on these
products. Since these actions impose an
additional burden over those proposed
in the NPRM, we are reopening the
comment period to allow the public the
chance to comment on these proposed
changes.
DATES: The comment period for the
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on February 3, 2014 (79 FR
6106), is reopened.
We must receive comments on this
SNPRM by July 6, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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.
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SUMMARY:
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• 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 SNPRM, 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 view
this 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 by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0008; 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 this SNPRM, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana
Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1622;
fax 425–227–1320.
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–2014–0008; Directorate Identifier
2013–NM–076–AD’’ at the beginning of
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your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this SNPRM. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
SNPRM 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 SNPRM.
Discussion
On November 13, 2012, we issued AD
2012–23–09, Amendment 39–17265 (77
FR 73270, December 10, 2012) (‘‘AD
2012–23–09’’). AD 2012–23–09 requires
actions intended to address an unsafe
condition on all Embraer S.A. Model
ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, and –100
IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ 190–200
STD, –200 LR, and –200 IGW airplanes.
We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD to supersede
AD 2012–23–09 that would apply to all
Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–100 STD,
–100 LR, and –100 IGW airplanes; and
Model ERJ 190–200 STD, –200 LR, and
–200 IGW airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
February 3, 2014 (79 FR 6106). The
NPRM was prompted by a
determination that more restrictive
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations were
necessary. The NPRM proposed to
require a revision to the maintenance or
inspection program to incorporate new
inspection tasks and their respective
thresholds and intervals.
Actions Since the NPRM was Issued
Since we issued the NPRM, a new
revision of the airworthiness limitations
section (ALS) of the EMBRAER ERJ 190/
195 Maintenance Review Board Report
(MRBR) was issued, which contains
more restrictive airworthiness
ˆ
limitations. The Agencia Nacional de
Aviacao Civil (ANAC), which is the
¸˜
aviation authority for Brazil, has issued
Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2016–
04–01, effective April 4, 2016 (referred
to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition on certain Embraer S.A.
Model ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, –100
IGW, and –100 ECJ airplanes; and
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Model ERJ 190–200 STD, –200 LR, and
–200 IGW airplanes. The MCAI states:
This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by a
determination that existing maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations
are inadequate to ensure the structural
integrity of the airplane. We are issuing this
[Brazilian] AD to prevent failure of certain
system components, which could result in
reduced structural integrity [and system
reliability] of the airplane.
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The required action is revising the
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate the
airworthiness limitations.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0008.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Embraer S.A. has issued Appendix
A—Airworthiness Limitations, Part 1—
Certification Maintenance
Requirements, Part 2—Airworthiness
Limitation Inspections—Structures, Part
3—Fuel System Limitation Items, and
Part 4—Life-Limited Items, of the
EMBRAER ERJ 190/195 Maintenance
Review Board Report (MRBR), MRB–
1928, Revision 9, dated August 14, 2015
(‘‘MRB–1928, Revision 9’’). This service
information describes airworthiness
limitations (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and
Part 4 in Appendix A—Airworthiness
Limitations of MRB–1928, Revision 9,
make up the airworthiness limitations).
Embraer S.A. has also issued
Temporary Revision 9–1, dated October
27, 2015, to Appendix A—
Airworthiness Limitations, of MRB–
1928, Revision 9, which provides
revised airworthiness limitation
inspections and life limited items due to
new structural provisions for Live TV
and Connectivity System.
In addition, Embraer S.A. has issued
Temporary Revision 9–3, dated October
27, 2015, to Appendix A—
Airworthiness Limitations, of MRB–
1928, Revision 9, which updates the life
limitations of certain main landing gear
and nose landing gear components.
Embraer S.A. has also issued
Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitation,
of the EMBRAER ERJ 190–100 ECJ
Maintenance Planning Guide (MPG),
MPG–2928, Revision 4, dated July 14,
2014 (‘‘MPG–2928, Revision 4’’). This
service information describes
airworthiness limitations (Part 1,
Certification Maintenance
Requirements, Part 2, Airworthiness
Limitation Inspections—Structures, Part
3, Fuel System Limitation Items, and
Part 4, Life Limited Items, of the MPG
make up the airworthiness limitations).
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Embraer S.A. has also issued
Temporary Revision 4–2, dated
February 13, 2015, to Appendix A, Part
2, of MPG–2928, Revision 4, which
describes detailed inspections for the
upper doubler at the forward passenger
door cutout.
Furthermore, Embraer S.A. has issued
Temporary Revision 4–3, dated October
30, 2015, to Appendix A, Part 4, of
MPG–2928, Revision 4, which updates
the life limitations of certain main
landing gear and nose landing
components.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this proposed
AD. We received no comments on the
NPRM or on the determination of the
cost to the public.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This SNPRM
This proposed AD would require
revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new
actions (e.g., inspections) and Critical
Design Configuration Control
Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with
these actions and CDCCLs is required by
14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that
have been previously modified, altered,
or repaired in the areas addressed by
this proposed AD, the operator may not
be able to accomplish the actions
described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR
91.403(c), the operator must request
approval for an alternative method of
compliance according to paragraph
(k)(1) of this proposed AD. The request
should include a description of changes
to the required inspections that will
ensure the continued damage tolerance
of the affected structure.
Notwithstanding any other
maintenance or operational
requirements, components that have
been identified as airworthy or installed
on the affected airplanes before
accomplishing the revision of the
airplane maintenance or inspection
program specified in this proposed AD,
do not need to be reworked in
accordance with the CDCCLs. However,
once the airplane maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as
required by this proposed AD, future
maintenance actions on these
components must be done in
accordance with the CDCCLs.
Certain changes described above
expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
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result, we have determined that it is
necessary to reopen the comment period
to provide additional opportunity for
the public to comment on this SNPRM.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this SNPRM affects
83 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD
2012–23–09 and retained in this
SNPRM take about 1 work-hour per
product, at an average labor rate of $85
per work-hour. Required parts cost
about $0 per product. Based on these
figures, the estimated cost of the actions
that were required by AD 2012–23–09 is
$85 per product.
We also estimate that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the new basic
requirements of this SNPRM. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Required parts would cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of this SNPRM on U.S.
operators to be $7,055, or $85 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 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;
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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.
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
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
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2012–23–09, Amendment 39–17265 (77
FR 73270, December 10, 2012), and
adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
Embraer S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2014–0008;
Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–076–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 6, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2012–23–09,
Amendment 39–17265 (77 FR 73270,
December 10, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–23–09’’).
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to 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; serial numbers
19000002, 19000004, 19000006 through
19000213 inclusive, 19000215 through
19000276 inclusive, 19000278 through
19000466 inclusive, 19000468 through
19000525 inclusive, and 19000527 through
19000696 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Codes 27, Flight controls; 28, Fuel;
52, Doors; 53, Fuselage; 54, Nacelles/pylons;
55, Stabilizers; 57, Wings; 71, Powerplant;
and 78, Exhaust.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that more restrictive airworthiness
limitations are necessary. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of
structural components and to prevent failure
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of certain system components; these
conditions could result in reduced structural
integrity and system reliability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Revision of the Maintenance
Program, With No Changes
For Model ERJ 190–100 STD, ERJ 190–100
LR, ERJ 190–100 IGW, ERJ 190–200 STD, ERJ
190–200 LR, and ERJ 190–200 IGW airplanes:
This paragraph restates the actions required
by paragraph (h) of AD 2012–23–09, with no
changes. Within 90 days after January 14,
2013 (the effective date of AD 2012–23–09),
revise the maintenance program to
incorporate the tasks specified in Part 2—
Airworthiness Limitation Inspections (ALI)—
Structures, of Appendix A, Airworthiness
Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER 190
Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB–
1928, Revision 5, dated November 11, 2010;
and EMBRAER Temporary Revision (TR) 5–
1, dated February 11, 2011, to Part 2—
Airworthiness Limitation Inspections (ALI)—
Structures, of Appendix A, Airworthiness
Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER 190
Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB–
1928, Revision 5, dated November 11, 2010;
with the thresholds and intervals stated in
these documents. The initial compliance
times for the tasks are stated in the
‘‘Implementation Plan’’ section of Appendix
A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of the
EMBRAER 190 Maintenance Review Board
Report, MRB–1928, Revision 5, dated
November 11, 2010.
(h) Retained No Alternative Actions or
Intervals, With New Exception
This paragraph restates the actions
required by paragraph (i) of AD 2012–23–09,
with a new exception. After accomplishing
the revision required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections)
or intervals, may be used, unless the actions
or intervals are approved as an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD, and except as
required by paragraph (i) of this AD.
(i) New Requirements of This AD: Revision
of the Maintenance or Inspection Program
(1) For Model ERJ 190–100 STD, ERJ 190–
100 LR, ERJ 190–100 IGW, ERJ 190–200 STD,
ERJ 190–200 LR, and ERJ 190–200 IGW
airplanes: Within 90 days after the effective
date of this AD, revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the tasks specified in Part 2—
Airworthiness Limitation Inspections—
Structures, of Appendix A—Airworthiness
Limitations, of the EMBRAER 190/195
Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB–
1928, Revision 9, dated August 14, 2015
(‘‘MRB–1928, Revision 9’’); EMBRAER
Temporary Revision 9–1, dated October 27,
2015, to Part 2—Airworthiness Limitation
Inspections—Structures, and Part 4—Life
Limited Items, of Appendix A, Airworthiness
Limitations, of MRB–1928, Revision 9; and
EMBRAER Temporary Revision 9–3, dated
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October 27, 2015, to Part 2—Airworthiness
Limitation Inspections—Structures, of
Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations, of
MRB–1928, Revision 9; with the thresholds
and intervals stated in these documents. The
initial compliance times for the tasks are at
the later of the times specified in paragraphs
(i)(1)(i) and (i)(1)(ii) of this AD. Doing the
revision required by this paragraph
terminates the revision required by paragraph
(g) of this AD.
(i) Within the applicable times specified in
MRB–1928, Revision 9; EMBRAER
Temporary Revision 9–1, dated October 27,
2015, to Part 2—Airworthiness Limitation
Inspections—Structures, and Part 4—Life
Limited Items, of Appendix A, Airworthiness
Limitations, of MRB–1928, Revision 9; and
EMBRAER Temporary Revision 9–3, dated
October 27, 2015, to Part 2—Airworthiness
Limitation Inspections—Structures, of
Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations, of
MRB–1928, Revision 9. Where tasks are
listed in both MRB–1928, Revision 9, and a
temporary revision, the compliance times in
the temporary revision take precedence.
(ii) Within 90 days or 600 flight cycles after
the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later.
(2) For Model ERJ 190–100 ECJ airplanes:
Within 90 days after the effective date of this
AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the
tasks specified in Part 1, Certification
Maintenance Requirements, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitation Inspections—
Structures, Part 3, Fuel System Limitation
Items, and Part 4, Life Limited Items, of
Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitation, of
the EMBRAER ERJ 190–100 ECJ Maintenance
Planning Guide, MPG–2928, Revision 4,
dated July 14, 2014; EMBRAER Temporary
Revision (TR) 4–2, dated February 13, 2015,
and EMBRAER TR 4–3, dated October 30,
2015; with the thresholds and intervals stated
in these documents. The initial compliance
times for the tasks are at the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii)
of this AD.
(i) Within the applicable times specified in
Part 1, Certification Maintenance
Requirements, Part 2, Airworthiness
Limitation Inspections—Structures, Part 3,
Fuel System Limitation Items, and Part 4,
Life Limited Items, of Appendix A,
Airworthiness Limitation, of the EMBRAER
ERJ 190–100 ECJ Maintenance Planning
Guide, MPG–2928, Revision 4, dated July 14,
2014; EMBRAER TR 4–2, dated February 13,
2015; and EMBRAER TR 4–3, dated October
30, 2015. Where tasks are listed in both
MPG–2928, Revision 4, and a temporary
revision, the compliance times in the
temporary revision take precedence.
(ii) Within 90 days or 600 flight cycles after
the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later.
(j) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or
Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations (CDCCLs)
After accomplishment of the revision
required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless
the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are
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approved as an AMOC in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1)
of this AD.
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(k) 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 the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@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.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
ˆ
the Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil
¸˜
(ANAC); or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If
approved by the ANAC Designee, the
approval must include the Designee’s
authorized signature.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian
Airworthiness Directive 2016–04–01,
effective April 4, 2016, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0008.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1622; fax 425–227–1320.
(3) 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 view this
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 May 8,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0477; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–112–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2B16
(CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604
Variants) airplanes. This proposed AD
was prompted by a report indicating
that the lanyard length of the passenger
drop down oxygen masks is too long.
This proposed AD would require
replacing the existing oxygen mask
lanyards with lanyards of the correct
length. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 6, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
ˆ
400 Cote-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
´
Quebec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone
514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet
https://www.bombardier.com. You may
view this 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.
DATES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
PO 00000
Frm 00004
Fmt 4702
Sfmt 4702
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0477; 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 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:
Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax
516–794–5531.
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–2017–0477; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–112–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
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–15,
dated June 1, 2016 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ’’the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–
600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and
CL–604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI
states:
Bombardier (BA) has determined that the
lanyard length of the passenger drop down
oxygen masks is too long and may cause the
safety pin tethered to the opposite end of the
lanyard to remain engaged in the oxygen flow
mechanism when the mask is pulled to the
passenger’s face. In an emergency situation
where oxygen is required, it is possible that
certain passengers may not receive oxygen
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 97 (Monday, May 22, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 23153-23156]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-10136]
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Proposed Rules
Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.
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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 97 / Monday, May 22, 2017 / Proposed
Rules
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0008; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-076-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening
of comment period.
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SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) to supersede an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for all Embraer
S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, and -100 IGW airplanes; and Model
ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. This action revises
the NPRM by adding a requirement to revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness
limitations and adding certain airplanes to the applicability. We are
proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Since these actions impose an additional
burden over those proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment
period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed
changes.
DATES: The comment period for the NPRM published in the Federal
Register on February 3, 2014 (79 FR 6106), is reopened.
We must receive comments on this SNPRM by July 6, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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 SNPRM, 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 view this 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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0008; 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 this SNPRM, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356;
telephone 425-227-1622; fax 425-227-1320.
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-2014-0008;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-076-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this SNPRM. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
SNPRM 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 SNPRM.
Discussion
On November 13, 2012, we issued AD 2012-23-09, Amendment 39-17265
(77 FR 73270, December 10, 2012) (``AD 2012-23-09''). AD 2012-23-09
requires actions intended to address an unsafe condition on all Embraer
S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, and -100 IGW airplanes; and Model
ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes.
We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD to
supersede AD 2012-23-09 that would apply to all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ
190-100 STD, -100 LR, and -100 IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200
STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on February 3, 2014 (79 FR 6106). The NPRM was prompted by a
determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations were necessary. The NPRM proposed to require
a revision to the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new
inspection tasks and their respective thresholds and intervals.
Actions Since the NPRM was Issued
Since we issued the NPRM, a new revision of the airworthiness
limitations section (ALS) of the EMBRAER ERJ 190/195 Maintenance Review
Board Report (MRBR) was issued, which contains more restrictive
airworthiness limitations. The Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de
Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority for
Brazil, has issued Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2016-04-01,
effective April 4, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition on certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100
LR, -100 IGW, and -100 ECJ airplanes; and
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Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. The MCAI
states:
This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by a determination that
existing maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are
inadequate to ensure the structural integrity of the airplane. We
are issuing this [Brazilian] AD to prevent failure of certain system
components, which could result in reduced structural integrity [and
system reliability] of the airplane.
The required action is revising the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the airworthiness limitations.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0008.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Embraer S.A. has issued Appendix A--Airworthiness Limitations, Part
1--Certification Maintenance Requirements, Part 2--Airworthiness
Limitation Inspections--Structures, Part 3--Fuel System Limitation
Items, and Part 4--Life-Limited Items, of the EMBRAER ERJ 190/195
Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR), MRB-1928, Revision 9, dated
August 14, 2015 (``MRB-1928, Revision 9''). This service information
describes airworthiness limitations (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4
in Appendix A--Airworthiness Limitations of MRB-1928, Revision 9, make
up the airworthiness limitations).
Embraer S.A. has also issued Temporary Revision 9-1, dated October
27, 2015, to Appendix A--Airworthiness Limitations, of MRB-1928,
Revision 9, which provides revised airworthiness limitation inspections
and life limited items due to new structural provisions for Live TV and
Connectivity System.
In addition, Embraer S.A. has issued Temporary Revision 9-3, dated
October 27, 2015, to Appendix A--Airworthiness Limitations, of MRB-
1928, Revision 9, which updates the life limitations of certain main
landing gear and nose landing gear components.
Embraer S.A. has also issued Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitation,
of the EMBRAER ERJ 190-100 ECJ Maintenance Planning Guide (MPG), MPG-
2928, Revision 4, dated July 14, 2014 (``MPG-2928, Revision 4''). This
service information describes airworthiness limitations (Part 1,
Certification Maintenance Requirements, Part 2, Airworthiness
Limitation Inspections--Structures, Part 3, Fuel System Limitation
Items, and Part 4, Life Limited Items, of the MPG make up the
airworthiness limitations).
Embraer S.A. has also issued Temporary Revision 4-2, dated February
13, 2015, to Appendix A, Part 2, of MPG-2928, Revision 4, which
describes detailed inspections for the upper doubler at the forward
passenger door cutout.
Furthermore, Embraer S.A. has issued Temporary Revision 4-3, dated
October 30, 2015, to Appendix A, Part 4, of MPG-2928, Revision 4, which
updates the life limitations of certain main landing gear and nose
landing components.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this proposed AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This SNPRM
This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and
Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance
with these actions and CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in
the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able
to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request
approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph
(k)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of
changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued
damage tolerance of the affected structure.
Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements,
components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on the
affected airplanes before accomplishing the revision of the airplane
maintenance or inspection program specified in this proposed AD, do not
need to be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the
airplane maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required
by this proposed AD, future maintenance actions on these components
must be done in accordance with the CDCCLs.
Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment
period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on
this SNPRM.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this SNPRM affects 83 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD 2012-23-09 and retained in this
SNPRM take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of
$85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on
these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required by
AD 2012-23-09 is $85 per product.
We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the new basic requirements of this SNPRM. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this SNPRM on
U.S. operators to be $7,055, or $85 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 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;
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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.
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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2012-23-09, Amendment 39-17265 (77 FR 73270, December 10, 2012), and
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
Embraer S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2014-0008; Directorate Identifier 2013-
NM-076-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 6, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2012-23-09, Amendment 39-17265 (77 FR 73270,
December 10, 2012) (``AD 2012-23-09'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to 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; serial
numbers 19000002, 19000004, 19000006 through 19000213 inclusive,
19000215 through 19000276 inclusive, 19000278 through 19000466
inclusive, 19000468 through 19000525 inclusive, and 19000527 through
19000696 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Codes 27, Flight
controls; 28, Fuel; 52, Doors; 53, Fuselage; 54, Nacelles/pylons;
55, Stabilizers; 57, Wings; 71, Powerplant; and 78, Exhaust.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct fatigue cracking of structural components and to
prevent failure of certain system components; these conditions could
result in reduced structural integrity and system reliability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Revision of the Maintenance Program, With No Changes
For Model ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190-100 LR, ERJ 190-100 IGW, ERJ
190-200 STD, ERJ 190-200 LR, and ERJ 190-200 IGW airplanes: This
paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (h) of AD 2012-
23-09, with no changes. Within 90 days after January 14, 2013 (the
effective date of AD 2012-23-09), revise the maintenance program to
incorporate the tasks specified in Part 2--Airworthiness Limitation
Inspections (ALI)--Structures, of Appendix A, Airworthiness
Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER 190 Maintenance Review Board
Report, MRB-1928, Revision 5, dated November 11, 2010; and EMBRAER
Temporary Revision (TR) 5-1, dated February 11, 2011, to Part 2--
Airworthiness Limitation Inspections (ALI)--Structures, of Appendix
A, Airworthiness Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER 190 Maintenance
Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 5, dated November 11, 2010;
with the thresholds and intervals stated in these documents. The
initial compliance times for the tasks are stated in the
``Implementation Plan'' section of Appendix A, Airworthiness
Limitations (AL), of the EMBRAER 190 Maintenance Review Board
Report, MRB-1928, Revision 5, dated November 11, 2010.
(h) Retained No Alternative Actions or Intervals, With New Exception
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (i) of
AD 2012-23-09, with a new exception. After accomplishing the
revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals, may be used, unless the
actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD, and except as required by paragraph (i)
of this AD.
(i) New Requirements of This AD: Revision of the Maintenance or
Inspection Program
(1) For Model ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190-100 LR, ERJ 190-100 IGW,
ERJ 190-200 STD, ERJ 190-200 LR, and ERJ 190-200 IGW airplanes:
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
tasks specified in Part 2--Airworthiness Limitation Inspections--
Structures, of Appendix A--Airworthiness Limitations, of the EMBRAER
190/195 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 9, dated
August 14, 2015 (``MRB-1928, Revision 9''); EMBRAER Temporary
Revision 9-1, dated October 27, 2015, to Part 2--Airworthiness
Limitation Inspections--Structures, and Part 4--Life Limited Items,
of Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations, of MRB-1928, Revision 9;
and EMBRAER Temporary Revision 9-3, dated October 27, 2015, to Part
2--Airworthiness Limitation Inspections--Structures, of Appendix A,
Airworthiness Limitations, of MRB-1928, Revision 9; with the
thresholds and intervals stated in these documents. The initial
compliance times for the tasks are at the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) and (i)(1)(ii) of this AD. Doing
the revision required by this paragraph terminates the revision
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) Within the applicable times specified in MRB-1928, Revision
9; EMBRAER Temporary Revision 9-1, dated October 27, 2015, to Part
2--Airworthiness Limitation Inspections--Structures, and Part 4--
Life Limited Items, of Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations, of
MRB-1928, Revision 9; and EMBRAER Temporary Revision 9-3, dated
October 27, 2015, to Part 2--Airworthiness Limitation Inspections--
Structures, of Appendix A, Airworthiness Limitations, of MRB-1928,
Revision 9. Where tasks are listed in both MRB-1928, Revision 9, and
a temporary revision, the compliance times in the temporary revision
take precedence.
(ii) Within 90 days or 600 flight cycles after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) For Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes: Within 90 days after
the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the tasks specified in Part
1, Certification Maintenance Requirements, Part 2, Airworthiness
Limitation Inspections--Structures, Part 3, Fuel System Limitation
Items, and Part 4, Life Limited Items, of Appendix A, Airworthiness
Limitation, of the EMBRAER ERJ 190-100 ECJ Maintenance Planning
Guide, MPG-2928, Revision 4, dated July 14, 2014; EMBRAER Temporary
Revision (TR) 4-2, dated February 13, 2015, and EMBRAER TR 4-3,
dated October 30, 2015; with the thresholds and intervals stated in
these documents. The initial compliance times for the tasks are at
the later of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) and
(i)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Within the applicable times specified in Part 1,
Certification Maintenance Requirements, Part 2, Airworthiness
Limitation Inspections--Structures, Part 3, Fuel System Limitation
Items, and Part 4, Life Limited Items, of Appendix A, Airworthiness
Limitation, of the EMBRAER ERJ 190-100 ECJ Maintenance Planning
Guide, MPG-2928, Revision 4, dated July 14, 2014; EMBRAER TR 4-2,
dated February 13, 2015; and EMBRAER TR 4-3, dated October 30, 2015.
Where tasks are listed in both MPG-2928, Revision 4, and a temporary
revision, the compliance times in the temporary revision take
precedence.
(ii) Within 90 days or 600 flight cycles after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(j) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs)
After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (i)
of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals,
and/or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and/or
CDCCLs are
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approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.
(k) 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 the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. 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.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de
Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC); or ANAC's authorized Designee.
If approved by the ANAC Designee, the approval must include the
Designee's authorized signature.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2016-04-01, effective April
4, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0008.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Ana Martinez
Hueto, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-1622; fax 425-227-1320.
(3) 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 view this 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 May 8, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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