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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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2017–21–03 Gulfstream Aerospace LP
(Type Certificate Previously Held by
Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.):
Amendment 39–19074; Docket No.
FAA–2017–0693; Product Identifier
2017–NM–044–AD.
(i) Related Information
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 27, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace
LP Model Gulfstream 100, Astra SPX, and
1125 Westwind Astra airplanes, certificated
in any category, serial numbers 004, and 011
through 158 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 52, Doors.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Rigging Procedure
Within 12 months after the effective date
of this AD: Do an updated rigging procedure
for the adjustment of the MED microswitch,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Gulfstream G100 Service
Bulletin 100–52–312, dated January 15, 2016.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may
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(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) CAAI
Airworthiness Directive ISR–I–52–2017–03–
29, dated January 3, 2017, 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–2017–0693.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that the main entrance door (MED)
opened during flight, and by the
determination that the ‘‘CABIN DOOR
UNLOCK’’ crew alerting system (CAS)
message may extinguish before the handle
latch pin is fully engaged. We are issuing this
AD to prevent the MED from opening during
flight, which could lead to structural damage
and loss of control of the airplane.
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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: 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 Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI); or
the CAAI’s authorized Designee. If approved
by the CAAI Designee, the approval must
include the Designee’s authorized signature.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Gulfstream G100 Service Bulletin 100–
52–312, dated January 15, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D–
25, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone
800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520; email
pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet https://
www.gulfstream.com/product_support/
technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
11, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0697; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–041–AD; Amendment
39–19080; AD 2017–21–09]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A.
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 airplanes
and Model ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR,
–100 IGW, –200 STD, –200 LR, and
–200 IGW airplanes. This AD was
prompted by an evaluation by the
design approval holder indicating that
the forward pressure bulkhead is subject
to widespread fatigue damage. This AD
requires repetitive detailed inspections
of the web aft face of the forward
pressure bulkhead for any cracking and
discrepancy, and repair if necessary.
This AD also requires modification of
the forward pressure bulkhead, which
would terminate the inspections. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November
27, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 27, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Embraer S.A., Technical Publications
Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria
˜
Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 Sao
Jose dos Campos—SP—Brazil;
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 Standards
Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call 425–
227–1221. It is also available on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2017–0697.
SUMMARY:
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–2017–
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0697; 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 AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana
Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1622; fax 425–227–
1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ
170 airplanes and Model ERJ 190–100
STD, –100 LR, –100 IGW, –200 STD,
–200 LR, and –200 IGW airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 17, 2017 (82 FR 32658)
(‘‘the NPRM’’).
ˆ
The Agencia Nacional de Aviacao
¸˜
Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation
authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian
Airworthiness Directive 2017–03–01,
effective March 24, 2017 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170
airplanes and Model ERJ 190–100 STD,
–100 LR, –100 IGW, –200 STD, –200 LR,
and –200 IGW airplanes. The MCAI
states:
This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by an
evaluation by the design approval holder
indicating that the forward pressure
bulkhead is subject to widespread fatigue
damage. The modification required by this
[Brazilian] AD is intended to support the
airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV)
of the engineering data that support the
established structural maintenance program.
We are issuing this [Brazilian] AD to prevent
fatigue cracking of the forward pressure
bulkhead, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
Required actions include repetitive
detailed inspections of the web aft face
of the forward pressure bulkhead for
any cracking and discrepancy (i.e.,
corrosion, dents, gauge marks, fastener
anomalies); repair if necessary; and
modification of the forward pressure
bulkhead, which would terminate the
repetitive inspections. 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–2017–
0697.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Embraer S.A. has issued the following
service information, which describes
Task 53–10–001–0005, an airworthiness
limitation task for a detailed inspection
of the web aft face of the forward
pressure bulkhead for any cracking and
discrepancies. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different
airplane models.
• Embraer 170/175 MRB—Temporary
Revision 12–3, dated September 19,
2016, to the Embraer 170/175
Maintenance Review Board Report,
MRB–1621.
• Embraer 190/195 MRB—Temporary
Revision 10–4, dated September 19,
2016, to the Embraer 190/195
Maintenance Review Board Report,
MRB–1928.
Embraer S.A. has issued the following
service information, which describes
procedures for modifying the forward
pressure bulkhead. These documents
are distinct since they apply to different
airplane models.
• Embraer Service Bulletin 170–53–
0051, Revision 03, dated August 21,
2013.
• Embraer Service Bulletin 190–53–
0019, Revision 03, dated August 21,
2013.
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 482
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
Inspection ...............
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per
inspection cycle.
158 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$13,430.
$0 ...........................
$85 per inspection
cycle.
Up to $26,839 ........
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Modification .............
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this AD.
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:
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Up to $13,409 ........
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
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Cost on U.S. operators
$40,970 per inspection cycle.
Up to $12,936,398.
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.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
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In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes to the Director of the System
Oversight Division.
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 that 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);
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.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2017–21–09 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39–
19080; Docket No. FAA–2017–0697;
Product Identifier 2017–NM–041–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 27, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes specified
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
certificated in any category.
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(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; as identified in Embraer
Service Bulletin 170–53–0051, Revision 03,
dated August 21, 2013.
(2) 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; as identified in Embraer Service
Bulletin 190–53–0019, Revision 03, dated
August 21, 2013.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by
the design approval holder indicating that
the forward pressure bulkhead is subject to
widespread fatigue damage. We are issuing
this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the
forward pressure bulkhead, which could
result in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections and Repairs
Before the accumulation of 25,954 total
flight cycles, or within 3,600 flight cycles
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later: Do a detailed inspection of the
web aft face of the forward pressure bulkhead
for any cracking and discrepancy (i.e.,
corrosion, dents, gauge marks, fastener
anomalies), in accordance with Task 53–10–
001–0005 specified in Embraer 170/175
MRB—Temporary Revision 12–3, dated
September 19, 2016, to the Embraer 170/175
Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB–
1621; or Task 53–10–001–0005 specified in
Embraer 190/195 MRB—Temporary Revision
10–4, dated September 19, 2016, to the
Embraer 190/195 Maintenance Review Board
Report, MRB–1928; as applicable. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 6,489 flight cycles. If any cracking or
discrepancy is found during any inspection
required by this paragraph, before further
flight, repair the forward pressure bulkhead
using a method approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards
ˆ
Branch, FAA; or 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.
(h) Modification of the Forward Pressure
Bulkhead
Before the accumulation of 38,931 total
flight cycles: Modify the forward pressure
bulkhead, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer
Service Bulletin 170–53–0051, Revision 03,
dated August 21, 2013; or Embraer Service
Bulletin 190–53–0019, Revision 03, dated
August 21, 2013; as applicable.
Accomplishing the modification required by
this paragraph terminates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions applicable to Model ERJ 170
airplanes required by paragraph (h) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD, using the
service information specified in paragraph
(i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), or (i)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Embraer Service Bulletin 170–53–0051,
dated February 26, 2010.
(ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 170–53–0051,
Revision 01, dated May 25, 2011.
(iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 170–53–
0051, Revision 02, May 28, 2012.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
actions applicable to Model ERJ 190
airplanes required by paragraph (h) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD, using the
service information specified in paragraph
(i)(2)(i), (i)(2)(ii), or (i)(2)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–53–0019,
dated February 26, 2010.
(ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–53–0019,
Revision 01, dated May 25, 2011.
(iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–53–
0019, Revision 02, dated May 28, 2012.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k)(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: 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 Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
ANAC; or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If
approved by the ANAC Designee, the
approval must include the Designee’s
authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian
AD 2017–03–01, dated March 24, 2017, 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–2017–0697.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone
425–227–1622; fax 425–227–1149.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
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available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Embraer 170/175 MRB—Temporary
Revision 12–3, dated September 19, 2016, to
the Embraer 170/175 Maintenance Review
Board Report, MRB–1621.
(ii) Embraer 190/195 MRB—Temporary
Revision 10–4, dated September 19, 2016, to
the Embraer 190/195 Maintenance Review
Board Report, MRB–1928.
(iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 170–53–
0051, Revision 03, dated August 21, 2013.
(iv) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–53–0019,
Revision 03, dated August 21, 2013.
(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.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
12, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2016–9545; Airspace
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Establishment of Class E Airspace;
Rosebud, SD
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action establishes Class
E airspace at Rosebud, SD. Controlled
airspace is necessary to accommodate
new special instrument approach
SUMMARY:
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procedures developed at Rosebud Sioux
Tribal Airport, for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules
(IFR) operations at the airport.
Effective 0901 UTC, December 7,
2017. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.11 and publication of conforming
amendments.
DATES:
FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed on line at https://
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/.
For further information, you can contact
the Airspace Policy Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)
267–8783. The Order is also available
for inspection at the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA).
For information on the availability of
FAA Order 7400.11B at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support
Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
76177; telephone (817) 222–5857.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it establishes
controlled airspace extending upward
from 700 feet above the surface at
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport, Rosebud,
SD, to support standard instrument
approach procedures for IFR operations
at the airport.
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History
The FAA published in the Federal
Register (82 FR 39549, August 21, 2017)
Docket No. FAA–2016–9545 a notice of
proposed rulemaking to establish Class
E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Rosebud Sioux
Tribal Airport, Rosebud, SD. Interested
parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting
written comments on the proposal to the
FAA. No comments were received.
Class E airspace designations are
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017,
and effective September 15, 2017, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E airspace designations
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document amends FAA Order
7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
and effective September 15, 2017. FAA
Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
The Rule
This amendment to title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
establishes Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.4-mile radius of Rosebud
Sioux Tribal Airport, Rosebud, SD, to
accommodate new special instrument
approach procedures. Controlled
airspace is needed for the safety and
management of IFR operations at the
airport.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current, is non-controversial and
unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that will only affect air
traffic procedures and air navigation, it
is certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 203 (Monday, October 23, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48921-48924]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0697; Product Identifier 2017-NM-041-AD; Amendment
39-19080; AD 2017-21-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 airplanes and Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100
LR, -100 IGW, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. This AD was
prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder indicating that
the forward pressure bulkhead is subject to widespread fatigue damage.
This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of the web aft face of
the forward pressure bulkhead for any cracking and discrepancy, and
repair if necessary. This AD also requires modification of the forward
pressure bulkhead, which would terminate the inspections. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 27, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 27,
2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Embraer S.A., Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av.
Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170--Putim--12227-901 S[atilde]o Jose dos
Campos--SP--Brazil; telephone +55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; fax
+55 12 3927-7546; email [email protected]; Internet https://www.flyembraer.com. You may view this referenced service information at
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0697.
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-2017-
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0697; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1622; fax
425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Embraer S.A. Model
ERJ 170 airplanes and Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -200
STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 17, 2017 (82 FR 32658) (``the NPRM'').
The Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC),
which is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian
Airworthiness Directive 2017-03-01, effective March 24, 2017 (referred
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Embraer S.A.
Model ERJ 170 airplanes and Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -
200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. The MCAI states:
This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design
approval holder indicating that the forward pressure bulkhead is
subject to widespread fatigue damage. The modification required by
this [Brazilian] AD is intended to support the airplane reaching its
limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that support the
established structural maintenance program. We are issuing this
[Brazilian] AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the forward pressure
bulkhead, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
Required actions include repetitive detailed inspections of the web
aft face of the forward pressure bulkhead for any cracking and
discrepancy (i.e., corrosion, dents, gauge marks, fastener anomalies);
repair if necessary; and modification of the forward pressure bulkhead,
which would terminate the repetitive inspections. 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-2017-0697.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Embraer S.A. has issued the following service information, which
describes Task 53-10-001-0005, an airworthiness limitation task for a
detailed inspection of the web aft face of the forward pressure
bulkhead for any cracking and discrepancies. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different airplane models.
Embraer 170/175 MRB--Temporary Revision 12-3, dated
September 19, 2016, to the Embraer 170/175 Maintenance Review Board
Report, MRB-1621.
Embraer 190/195 MRB--Temporary Revision 10-4, dated
September 19, 2016, to the Embraer 190/195 Maintenance Review Board
Report, MRB-1928.
Embraer S.A. has issued the following service information, which
describes procedures for modifying the forward pressure bulkhead. These
documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models.
Embraer Service Bulletin 170-53-0051, Revision 03, dated
August 21, 2013.
Embraer Service Bulletin 190-53-0019, Revision 03, dated
August 21, 2013.
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 482 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspection........................ 1 work-hour x $85 per $0.................. $85 per inspection $40,970 per inspection cycle.
hour = $85 per cycle.
inspection cycle.
Modification...................... 158 work-hours x $85 per Up to $13,409....... Up to $26,839....... Up to $12,936,398.
hour = $13,430.
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C.
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In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function
of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this
transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority
to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director
of the System Oversight Division.
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 that 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);
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.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017-21-09 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39-19080; Docket No. FAA-2017-
0697; Product Identifier 2017-NM-041-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 27, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)
and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(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; as identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 170-53-0051,
Revision 03, dated August 21, 2013.
(2) 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; as identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 190-53-0019,
Revision 03, dated August 21, 2013.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval
holder indicating that the forward pressure bulkhead is subject to
widespread fatigue damage. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue
cracking of the forward pressure bulkhead, which could result in
reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections and Repairs
Before the accumulation of 25,954 total flight cycles, or within
3,600 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later: Do a detailed inspection of the web aft face of the
forward pressure bulkhead for any cracking and discrepancy (i.e.,
corrosion, dents, gauge marks, fastener anomalies), in accordance
with Task 53-10-001-0005 specified in Embraer 170/175 MRB--Temporary
Revision 12-3, dated September 19, 2016, to the Embraer 170/175
Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1621; or Task 53-10-001-0005
specified in Embraer 190/195 MRB--Temporary Revision 10-4, dated
September 19, 2016, to the Embraer 190/195 Maintenance Review Board
Report, MRB-1928; as applicable. Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 6,489 flight cycles. If any cracking or
discrepancy is found during any inspection required by this
paragraph, before further flight, repair the forward pressure
bulkhead using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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.
(h) Modification of the Forward Pressure Bulkhead
Before the accumulation of 38,931 total flight cycles: Modify
the forward pressure bulkhead, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Embraer Service Bulletin 170-53-0051, Revision 03,
dated August 21, 2013; or Embraer Service Bulletin 190-53-0019,
Revision 03, dated August 21, 2013; as applicable. Accomplishing the
modification required by this paragraph terminates the requirements
of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions applicable to
Model ERJ 170 airplanes required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if
those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD,
using the service information specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i),
(i)(1)(ii), or (i)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Embraer Service Bulletin 170-53-0051, dated February 26,
2010.
(ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 170-53-0051, Revision 01, dated
May 25, 2011.
(iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 170-53-0051, Revision 02, May 28,
2012.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for actions applicable to
Model ERJ 190 airplanes required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if
those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD,
using the service information specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i),
(i)(2)(ii), or (i)(2)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-53-0019, dated February 26,
2010.
(ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-53-0019, Revision 01, dated
May 25, 2011.
(iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-53-0019, Revision 02, dated
May 28, 2012.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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: 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
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the ANAC; or ANAC's
authorized Designee. If approved by the ANAC Designee, the approval
must include the Designee's authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Brazilian AD 2017-03-01, dated March 24, 2017, 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-2017-0697.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Ana Martinez
Hueto, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356;
telephone 425-227-1622; fax 425-227-1149.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is
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available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4)
of this AD.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Embraer 170/175 MRB--Temporary Revision 12-3, dated
September 19, 2016, to the Embraer 170/175 Maintenance Review Board
Report, MRB-1621.
(ii) Embraer 190/195 MRB--Temporary Revision 10-4, dated
September 19, 2016, to the Embraer 190/195 Maintenance Review Board
Report, MRB-1928.
(iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 170-53-0051, Revision 03, dated
August 21, 2013.
(iv) Embraer Service Bulletin 190-53-0019, Revision 03, dated
August 21, 2013.
(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 [email protected]; Internet https://www.flyembraer.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 12, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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