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the month. The report shall be
submitted to the Council on APC Form
1 and contain the following information:
(1) The name and address of the
handler;
(2) The month covered by the report;
(3) The total weight and type of
inshell pecans received, and the weight
by variety for improved pecans received
during the reporting period;
(4) The total weight and type of
inshell pecans received, and the weight
by variety for improved pecans received
year to date; and,
(5) Assessments due on pecans
received during the reporting period to
be paid by the due date of the report.
(b) Pecans purchased outside the
United States. Handlers shall submit to
the Council, by the tenth day of the
month, a summary report of shelled and
inshell pecans imported during the
preceding month. Should the tenth day
of the month fall on a weekend or
holiday, reports are due by the first
business day following the tenth day of
the month. The report shall be
submitted to the Council on APC Form
6 and contain the following information:
(1) The name and address of the
handler;
(1) The month covered by the report;
(3) The date the pecans were
imported;
(4) The country of origin; and,
(5) The total weight of shelled and
inshell pecans received, and the weight
by variety for improved pecans
received.
■ 3. Add § 986.178 to Subpart B—
Administrative Provisions to read as
follows:
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§ 986.178
Other reports
(a) Report of shipments and inventory
on hand. Handlers shall submit to the
Council, by the tenth day of the month
following the month of activity, a report
of all shipments, inventory, and
committed inventory for pecans. Should
the tenth day of the month fall on a
weekend or holiday, reports are due by
the first business day following the
tenth day of the month. The report shall
be submitted to the Council on APC
Form 2 and contain the following
information:
(1) The name and address of the
handler;
(2) The month covered by the report;
(3) The weight of all shipments of
pecans, inshell and shelled, and interhandler transfers shipped and received
during the reporting period;
(4) The weight of all shipments of
pecans, inshell and shelled, and interhandler transfers shipped and received
in the previous month and year to date;
(5) Total inventory held by handler;
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(6) All the inventory committed
(pecans not shipped, but sold or
otherwise obligated) whether for
domestic sale or export; and,
(7) The weight of all shelled or inshell
pecans under contract for purchase from
other handlers.
(b) Exports by country of destination.
Handlers shall submit to the Council, by
the tenth day of the month following the
month of shipment, a report of exports.
Should the tenth day of the month fall
on a weekend or holiday, reports are
due by the first business day following
the tenth day of the month. The report
shall be reported to the Council on APC
Form 3 and contain the following
information:
(1) The name and address of the
handler;
(2) The month covered by the report;
(3) The total weight of pecans shipped
for export, whether inshell, shelled, or
substandard during the reporting
period;
(4) The total weight of pecans shipped
for export, whether inshell, shelled, or
substandard during the previous period
and year to date; and,
(5) The destination(s) of such exports.
(c) Inshell pecans exported to Mexico
for shelling and returned to the United
States as shelled meats. Handlers shall
submit to the Council, by the tenth day
of the month following the month of
shipment, a report of all inshell pecans
exported to Mexico for shelling and
returned to the United States as shelled
pecans. Should the tenth day of the
month fall on a weekend or holiday,
reports are due by the first business day
following the tenth day of the month.
The report shall be submitted to the
Council on APC Form 5 and contain the
following information:
(1) The name and address of the
handler;
(2) The month covered by the report;
(3) The date of inshell shipment(s);
(4) The weight of pecans exported for
shelling;
(5) The date shelled pecans returned
to the United States after shelling;
(6) The weight of shelled pecans
returned to the United States after
shelling; and
(7) The total weight of inshell pecans
exported to Mexico for shelling, and
shelled pecans returned from Mexico,
year to date.
Dated: November 22, 2017.
Bruce Summers,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1119; Product
Identifier 2017–CE–037–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A.
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Embraer S.A. Models EMB–500 and
EMB–505 airplanes. This proposed AD
results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as improperly tied castle nuts
on the aileron, rudder, and elevator trim
tab (or autotab) attachment bolts. We are
issuing this proposed AD to require
actions to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by January 18, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Embraer S.A.,
Phenom Maintenance Support, Avenida
´
˜
Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170, Sao Jose
dos Campos—SP—12227–901, P.O. Box
36/2, Brasil; phone: +55 12 3927 1000;
fax: +55 12 3927–2619; email:
phenom.reliability@embraer.com.br;
Internet: https://www.embraer.com.br/
en-US/Pages/home.aspx. You may
review this referenced service
information at the FAA, Policy and
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106. For information
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on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
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–
1119; 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 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: Jim
Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
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–2017–1119; Product Identifier
2017–CE–037–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 because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
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.
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Discussion
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The Agencia Nacional de Aviacao
¸˜
Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation
authority for Brazil, has issued AD No.:
2017–11–01, dated November 10, 2017
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
correct an unsafe condition for Embraer
S.A. Models EMB–500 and EMB–505
airplanes. The MCAI states:
This [ANAC] AD results of a report of one
airplane having improperly tied castle nut on
the aileron, rudder and elevator trim tab (or
autotab) attachment bolts. A disconnected
surface may cause an increase in dynamic
loads and probable flutter, which may cause
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structural failure and possible loss of control
of the airplane.
Since this condition may occur in other
airplanes of the same type and affects flight
safety, a corrective action is required. Thus,
sufficient reason exists to request compliance
with this [ANAC] AD in the indicated time
limit without prior notice.
You may examine the MCAI on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2017–1119.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Embraer S.A. has issued PHENOM by
Embraer Alert Service Bulletin 500–27–
A026, Revision 1, dated October 6,
2017; and PHENOM by Embraer Alert
Service Bulletin 505–27–A028, Revision
2, dated October 6, 2017. For the
applicable models, the service
information describes procedures for
inspection of the aileron trim tab,
rudder trim tab, and elevator trim tab,
and, if required, application of torque
and installation of a cotter pin. 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 of
this NPRM.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, they have notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
will affect 114 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $9,690, or $85 per
product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 3 work-hours and require parts
costing $50, for a cost of $305 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
This proposed AD is issued in
accordance with authority delegated by
the Executive Director, Aircraft
Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. 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 small airplanes,
gliders, and domestic business jet
transport airplanes to the Director of the
Policy and Innovation Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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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 adding
the following new AD:
■
Embraer S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2017–1119;
Product Identifier 2017–CE–037–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by January 18,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Models
EMB–500 and EMB–505 airplanes, serial
numbers 50000246, 50000267, 50000286,
50000289, 50000291, 50000299, 50000304,
50000305, 50000306, 50000310, 50000348,
50000359, 50000368, 50000370, 50000372,
50000376, 50000377, 50000378, 50000379,
50000380, 50500118, 50500122, 50500148,
50500151, 50500167, 50500176, 50500179,
50500185, 50500188, 50500191, 50500197,
50500203, 50500207, 50500209, 50500212,
50500214, 50500215, 50500219, 50500225,
50500226, 50500231, 50500242, 50500244,
50500246, 50500248, 50500250, 50500256,
50500260, 50500266, 50500273, 50500275,
50500277, 50500280, 50500282, 50500285,
50500287, 50500288, 50500289, 50500292,
50500293, 50500294, 50500296, 50500297,
50500298, 50500300, 50500302, 50500304,
50500306, 50500309, 50500311, 50500317,
50500318, 50500323, 50500328, 50500331,
50500333, 50500335, 50500338, 50500340,
50500344, 50500345, 50500348, 50500351,
50500357, 50500361, 50500362, 50500363,
50500364, 50500365, 50500367, 50500368,
50500371, 50500372, 50500379, 50500381,
50500382, 50500385, 50500386, 50500390,
50500391, 50500394, 50500395, 50500397,
50500398, 50500399, 50500400, 50500402,
50500403, 50500404, 50500407, 50500410,
50500415, 50500418, and 50500424,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe
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condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as improperly
tied castle nuts on the aileron, rudder and
elevator trim tab (or autotab) attachment
bolts. We are issuing this proposed AD to
inspect the aileron trim tab, rudder trim tab
and elevator trim tab (or autotab), and correct
any discrepancy, which if not corrected, may
cause an increase in dynamic loads and
possible flutter, leading to structural failure
and loss of control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD
following the Accomplishment Instructions
in PHENOM by Embraer Alert Service
Bulletin (SB) No.: 500–27–A026, Revision 1,
dated October 6, 2017; or PHENOM by
Embraer Alert SB No.: 505–27–A028,
Revision 2, dated October 6, 2017, as
applicable:
(1) Within the next 25 hours time in
service (TIS) after the effective date of this
AD or within the next 12 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
first, inspect the aileron trim tab, rudder trim
tab, and elevator trim tab attachment points
to make sure the cotter pin is installed on the
castle nut of the attaching bolts.
(2) If any discrepancy is found during the
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
AD, before further flight, correct the
discrepancy.
(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in
Accordance With Previous Service
Information
This AD allows credit for the actions
required in paragraph (f) of this AD if done
before the effective date of this AD following
PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No. 500–27–
A026, original issue, dated September 29,
2017; PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No.
505–27–A028, original issue, dated
September 28, 2017; or PHENOM by Embraer
Alert SB 505–27–A028, Revision 01, dated
September 29, 2017; as applicable.
(h) Reporting Requirement
Although PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB
No.: 500–27–A026, Revision 1, dated October
6, 2017; and PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB
No.: 505–27–A028, Revision 2, dated October
6, 2017; specify to submit certain information
to the manufacturer, this AD does not require
that action.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
(816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC on any airplane to which
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
a PI, your local FSDO.
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(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, Small Airplane Standards
ˆ
Branch, FAA; or Agencia Nacional de
Aviacao Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation
¸˜
authority for Brazil.
(j) Related Information
ˆ
Refer to MCAI Agencia Nacional de
Aviacao Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation
¸˜
authority for Brazil, AD No.: 2017–11–01,
dated November 10, 2017; PHENOM by
Embraer Alert Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 500–
27–A026, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2017;
and PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No.: 505–
27–A028, Revision 2, dated October 6, 2017,
for related information. You may examine the
MCAI on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1119. For
service information related to this AD,
contact Embraer S.A., Phenom Maintenance
Support, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima,
´
˜
2170, Sao Jose dos Campos—SP—12227–901,
P.O. Box 36/2, Brasil; phone: +55 12 3927
1000; fax: +55 12 3927–2619; email:
phenom.reliability@embraer.com.br; Internet:
https://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/Pages/
home.aspx. You may review this referenced
service information at the FAA, Policy and
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329–4148.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
November 21, 2017.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Obstetrical and Gynecological
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AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Proposed order.
The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is proposing to
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-1119; Product Identifier 2017-CE-037-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Embraer S.A. Models EMB-500 and EMB-505 airplanes. This proposed AD
results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes
the unsafe condition as improperly tied castle nuts on the aileron,
rudder, and elevator trim tab (or autotab) attachment bolts. We are
issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 18,
2018.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Embraer S.A., Phenom Maintenance Support, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria
Lima, 2170, S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos--SP--12227-901, P.O. Box
36/2, Brasil; phone: +55 12 3927 1000; fax: +55 12 3927-2619; email:
phenom.reliability@embraer.com.br; Internet: https://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/Pages/home.aspx. You may review this referenced service
information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
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on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
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-
1119; 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
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: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090;
email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
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-2017-1119;
Product Identifier 2017-CE-037-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 because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC),
which is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued AD No.: 2017-11-
01, dated November 10, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''),
to correct an unsafe condition for Embraer S.A. Models EMB-500 and EMB-
505 airplanes. The MCAI states:
This [ANAC] AD results of a report of one airplane having
improperly tied castle nut on the aileron, rudder and elevator trim
tab (or autotab) attachment bolts. A disconnected surface may cause
an increase in dynamic loads and probable flutter, which may cause
structural failure and possible loss of control of the airplane.
Since this condition may occur in other airplanes of the same
type and affects flight safety, a corrective action is required.
Thus, sufficient reason exists to request compliance with this
[ANAC] AD in the indicated time limit without prior notice.
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1119.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Embraer S.A. has issued PHENOM by Embraer Alert Service Bulletin
500-27-A026, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2017; and PHENOM by Embraer
Alert Service Bulletin 505-27-A028, Revision 2, dated October 6, 2017.
For the applicable models, the service information describes procedures
for inspection of the aileron trim tab, rudder trim tab, and elevator
trim tab, and, if required, application of torque and installation of a
cotter pin. 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 of this
NPRM.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 114 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $9,690, or $85 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 3 work-hours and require parts costing $50, for a cost of
$305 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
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 proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 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 small airplanes, gliders, and domestic business jet transport
airplanes to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
Embraer S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2017-1119; Product Identifier 2017-CE-
037-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by January 18, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Models EMB-500 and EMB-505
airplanes, serial numbers 50000246, 50000267, 50000286, 50000289,
50000291, 50000299, 50000304, 50000305, 50000306, 50000310,
50000348, 50000359, 50000368, 50000370, 50000372, 50000376,
50000377, 50000378, 50000379, 50000380, 50500118, 50500122,
50500148, 50500151, 50500167, 50500176, 50500179, 50500185,
50500188, 50500191, 50500197, 50500203, 50500207, 50500209,
50500212, 50500214, 50500215, 50500219, 50500225, 50500226,
50500231, 50500242, 50500244, 50500246, 50500248, 50500250,
50500256, 50500260, 50500266, 50500273, 50500275, 50500277,
50500280, 50500282, 50500285, 50500287, 50500288, 50500289,
50500292, 50500293, 50500294, 50500296, 50500297, 50500298,
50500300, 50500302, 50500304, 50500306, 50500309, 50500311,
50500317, 50500318, 50500323, 50500328, 50500331, 50500333,
50500335, 50500338, 50500340, 50500344, 50500345, 50500348,
50500351, 50500357, 50500361, 50500362, 50500363, 50500364,
50500365, 50500367, 50500368, 50500371, 50500372, 50500379,
50500381, 50500382, 50500385, 50500386, 50500390, 50500391,
50500394, 50500395, 50500397, 50500398, 50500399, 50500400,
50500402, 50500403, 50500404, 50500407, 50500410, 50500415,
50500418, and 50500424, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight
Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as improperly tied
castle nuts on the aileron, rudder and elevator trim tab (or
autotab) attachment bolts. We are issuing this proposed AD to
inspect the aileron trim tab, rudder trim tab and elevator trim tab
(or autotab), and correct any discrepancy, which if not corrected,
may cause an increase in dynamic loads and possible flutter, leading
to structural failure and loss of control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs
(f)(1) and (2) of this AD following the Accomplishment Instructions
in PHENOM by Embraer Alert Service Bulletin (SB) No.: 500-27-A026,
Revision 1, dated October 6, 2017; or PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB
No.: 505-27-A028, Revision 2, dated October 6, 2017, as applicable:
(1) Within the next 25 hours time in service (TIS) after the
effective date of this AD or within the next 12 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the
aileron trim tab, rudder trim tab, and elevator trim tab attachment
points to make sure the cotter pin is installed on the castle nut of
the attaching bolts.
(2) If any discrepancy is found during the inspection required
in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, correct the
discrepancy.
(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information
This AD allows credit for the actions required in paragraph (f)
of this AD if done before the effective date of this AD following
PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No. 500-27-A026, original issue, dated
September 29, 2017; PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No. 505-27-A028,
original issue, dated September 28, 2017; or PHENOM by Embraer Alert
SB 505-27-A028, Revision 01, dated September 29, 2017; as
applicable.
(h) Reporting Requirement
Although PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No.: 500-27-A026, Revision
1, dated October 6, 2017; and PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No.: 505-
27-A028, Revision 2, dated October 6, 2017; specify to submit
certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require
that action.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Small Airplane Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. Send information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-
4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC
on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) 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, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, FAA; or Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de
Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority
for Brazil.
(j) Related Information
Refer to MCAI Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o
Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority for Brazil, AD No.:
2017-11-01, dated November 10, 2017; PHENOM by Embraer Alert Service
Bulletin (SB) No.: 500-27-A026, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2017;
and PHENOM by Embraer Alert SB No.: 505-27-A028, Revision 2, dated
October 6, 2017, for related information. You may examine the MCAI
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1119. For service information related
to this AD, contact Embraer S.A., Phenom Maintenance Support,
Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170, S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos
Campos--SP--12227-901, P.O. Box 36/2, Brasil; phone: +55 12 3927
1000; fax: +55 12 3927-2619; email:
phenom.reliability@embraer.com.br; Internet: https://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/Pages/home.aspx. You may review this
referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation
Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-
4148.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 21, 2017.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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