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(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Robinson Helicopter Company: Docket No.
FAA–2019–1053; Product Identifier
2018–SW–037–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments by
January 31, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Robinson Helicopter
Company Model R44 and R44 II helicopters,
certificated in any category, with an
agricultural spray system installed by
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
SR00286BO with spray systems serialnumbered 0045 through 0178 inclusive,
installed.
Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: STC
SR00286BO approves the installation of
Simplex Manufacturing Company Model 244
spray system (spray system). Earlier models
of this system have a metal flanged fitting
that is not affected by this AD.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO 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 manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (i)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) 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.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Before further flight, and thereafter
before each flight, visually inspect the spray
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Chris Bonar, Aerospace Engineer,
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 2551, Agricultural Spray System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of an
in-flight failure of the spray system elbow
pump fitting (pump fitting). The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
pump fitting, which could result in an inflight engine shutdown.
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system pump fitting for signs of stress,
cracking, fatigue, and evidence of leaking by
following the Accomplishment Instructions,
paragraphs 1. through 4., of Simplex Mfg
Alert Service Bulletin ASB2017–001, Initial
Release, dated March 28, 2017 (ASB2017–
001). If there is any sign of stress, cracking,
fatigue, or evidence of leaking, before further
flight, accomplish paragraph (g)(2) of this
AD.
(2) Within 3 months, unless required
before further flight by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD:
(i) Replace spray system pump fitting P/N
P–58–0752–40 with fitting P/N 000–123847–
000 and install cushion clamp P/N 000–
115571–000 and cable tie hose supports by
following the Accomplishment Instructions,
paragraphs 1. through 6., of Simplex Mfg
Service Letter SL2017–017, Revision B, dated
March 14, 2018.
(ii) Install pump outlet cover P/N 244–
302056–001 by following the
Accomplishments Instructions, paragraphs 1.
through 7., of Simplex Mfg Service Letter
SL2017–030, Initial Release, dated March 12,
2018 (SL2017–030), except refer to Figure 2
when instructed to refer to Figure 1.
Note 2 to paragraph (g)(2)(ii) of this AD:
SL2017–030 includes instructions that refer
to a Figure 1; however, there is no Figure 1.
(iii) Pressurize the system and determine if
the new fitting is functioning correctly by
visually inspecting the spray system pump
fitting for signs of stress, cracking, fatigue,
and evidence of leaking by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 1.
through 4. of ASB2017–001. If there is any
sign of stress, cracking, fatigue, or evidence
of leaking, before further flight, remove from
service the fitting, cushion clamp, cable tie
hose supports, and pump outlet cover and
replace with a new fitting, new cushion
clamp, new cable tie hose supports, and new
pump outlet cover, and repeat the actions
required by this paragraph.
(3) After the effective date of this AD, do
not install a Simplex Model 244 spray system
approved under STC SR00286BO with pump
fitting P/N P–58–0752–40 on any Robinson
Helicopter Company Model R44 or R44 II
helicopter.
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Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3521; email:
Christopher.Bonar@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Simplex Manufacturing
Company, 13340 NE Whitaker Way, Portland,
OR 97230; phone 503–257–3511; fax 503–
257–8556; internet www.simplex.aero. You
may view this service information at the
FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 817–222–5110.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December
11, 2019.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2019–27117 Filed 12–16–19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0975; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–176–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A.
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a report of erroneous
indications of certain engine parameters
and reports of ‘‘pitch up’’ and ‘‘pitch
down’’ uncommanded attitudes with
autopilot engaged in cruise flight. This
proposed AD would require installing
updated PRIMUS EPIC LOAD software,
as specified in an Ageˆncia Nacional de
Aviac
¸a˜o Civil (ANAC) Brazilian AD,
which will be incorporated by reference.
The FAA is proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by January 31,
2020.
DATES:
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.
ADDRESSES:
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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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For the material identified in this
proposed AD that will be incorporated
by reference (IBR), contact National
Civil Aviation Agency, Aeronautical
Products Certification Branch (GGCP),
Rua Laurent Martins, n° 209, Jardim
Esplanada, CEP 12242–431—Sa˜o Jose´
dos Campos—SP, Brazil; telephone 55
(12) 3203–6600; email pac@anac.gov.br;
internet www.anac.gov.br/en/. You may
find this IBR material on the ANAC
website at https://sistemas.anac.gov.br/
certificacao/DA/DAE.asp. You may
view this IBR material at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available in the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0975.
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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–2019–
0975; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is
listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3221.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include
‘‘Docket No. FAA–2019–0975; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–176–AD’’ at the
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beginning of your comments. The FAA
specifically invites comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this NPRM. The FAA will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend this NPRM based on
those comments.
The FAA will post all comments
received, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
FAA will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
Discussion
The ANAC, which is the aviation
authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian
AD 2019–10–02, effective October 21,
2019 (‘‘Brazilian AD 2019–10–02’’) (also
referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170–
100 LR, –100 STD, –100 SE, and –100
SU airplanes; and Model ERJ 170–200
LR, –200 SU, –200 STD, and –200 LL
airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report of
erroneous indications of the engine
parameters N1, N2, and ITT from both
engines due to the design of data
communication of the full authority
digital engine control (FADEC) 1 and 2
with the engine indicating and crew
alerting system (EICAS) display, which
could result in interference with
decisions that must be taken by the
flight crew during takeoff. This AD was
also prompted by reports of ‘‘pitch up’’
and ‘‘pitch down’’ uncommanded
attitudes with autopilot engaged in
cruise flight, which could occur in
‘‘Autoland’’ mode during landing. The
FAA is proposing this AD to address
these conditions, which could interfere
with the decisions taken by the flight
crew during takeoff and landing and
possibly result in reduced
controllability of the airplane. See the
MCAI for additional background
information.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
Brazilian AD 2019–10–02 describes
procedures for installing updated
PRIMUS EPIC LOAD software. This
material 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.
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to a
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, the FAA has been
notified of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI referenced
above. The FAA is proposing this AD
because the agency evaluated all the
relevant information and determined
the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
in other products of the same type
design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require
accomplishing the actions specified in
Brazilian AD 2019–10–02 described
previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance
Information
In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to
improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with
Airbus and EASA to develop a process
to use certain EASA ADs as the primary
source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding
FAA ADs. The FAA has since
coordinated with other manufacturers
and civil aviation authorities (CAAs) to
use this process. As a result, Brazilian
AD 2019–10–02 will be incorporated by
reference in the FAA final rule. This
proposed AD would, therefore, require
compliance with Brazilian AD 2019–10–
02 in its entirety, through that
incorporation, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this proposed AD.
Service information specified in
Brazilian AD 2019–10–02 that is
required for compliance with Brazilian
AD 2019–10–02 will be available on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2019–0975 after the FAA final
rule is published.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed
AD affects 540 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
9 work-hours × $85 per hour = $765 ..........................................................................................
$0
$765
$413,100
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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.
The FAA is 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 transport
category airplanes and associated
appliances to the Director of the System
Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
Embraer S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2019–0975;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–176–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments by
January 31, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model
ERJ 170–100 LR, –100 STD, –100 SE, and
–100 SU airplanes; and Model ERJ 170–200
LR, –200 SU, –200 STD, and –200 LL
airplanes; certificated in any category, as
identified in Ageˆncia Nacional de Aviac
¸a˜o
Civil (ANAC) Brazilian AD 2019–10–02,
effective October 21, 2019 (‘‘Brazilian AD
2019–10–02’’).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 31, Indicating/recording
systems.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of
erroneous indications of the engine
parameters N1, N2, and ITT from both
engines due to the design of data
communication of the full authority digital
engine control (FADEC) 1 and 2 with the
engine indicating and crew alerting system
(EICAS) display, which could result in
interference with decisions that must be
taken by the flight crew during takeoff. This
AD was also prompted by reports of ‘‘pitch
up’’ and ‘‘pitch down’’ uncommanded
attitudes with autopilot engaged in cruise
flight, which could occur in ‘‘Autoland’’
mode during landing. The FAA is proposing
this AD to address these conditions, which
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could interfere with the decisions taken by
the flight crew during takeoff and landing
and possibly result in reduced controllability
of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, Brazilian AD 2019–10–02.
(h) Exceptions to Brazilian AD 2019–10–02
(1) Where Brazilian AD 2019–10–02 refers
to its effective date, this AD requires using
the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Alternative method of compliance
(AMOC)’’ section of Brazilian AD 2019–10–
02 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (d) of Brazilian AD
2019–10–02 specifies you must use certain
service information for software installation,
this AD specifies to use that service
information as applicable, except as provided
in paragraphs (a)(1) through (3) of Brazilian
AD 2019–10–02.
(i) 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 (j)(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 instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or ANAC;
or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If approved
by the ANAC Designee, the approval must
include the Designee’s authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
(1) For information about Brazilian AD
2019–10–02, contact National Civil Aviation
Agency, Aeronautical Products Certification
Branch (GGCP), Rua Laurent Martins, n° 209,
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Jardim Esplanada, CEP 12242–431—Sa˜o Jose´
dos Campos—SP, Brazil; telephone 55 (12)
3203–6600; email pac@anac.gov.br; internet
www.anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this IBR
material on the ANAC website at https://
sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/DA/
DAE.asp. You may view this material at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. This
material may be found in the AD docket on
the internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2019–0975.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3221.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
December 5, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0984; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–161–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
The FAA proposes to
supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2018–16–05, which applies to all The
Boeing Company Model 757–200,
–200PF, –200CB, and –300 series
airplanes. AD 2018–16–05 requires
repetitive inspections for skin cracking
and shim migration at the upper link
drag fittings, diagonal brace cracking,
and fastener looseness; and applicable
on-condition actions. Since the FAA
issued AD 2018–16–05, an operator
reported finding multiple cracks in the
drag fitting at fastener holes while
inspecting for cracking as required by
AD 2018–16–05. This proposed AD
would retain the actions required by AD
2018–16–05, reduce the compliance
times for certain inspections, and add
repetitive inspections at certain fastener
hole locations and applicable oncondition actions. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
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SUMMARY:
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The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by January 31,
2020.
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 Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
this service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2019–0984.
DATES:
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–2019–
0984; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is
listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
phone: 562–627–5239; fax: 562–627–
5210; email: chandraduth.ramdoss@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
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under the ADDRESSES section. Include
‘‘Docket No. FAA–2019–0984; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–161–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. The FAA
specifically invites comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this NPRM. The FAA will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend this NPRM because of
those comments.
The FAA will post all comments,
without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
FAA will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact the agency receives about this
proposed AD.
Discussion
The FAA issued AD 2018–16–05,
Amendment 39–19345 (83 FR 38250,
August 6, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–16–05’’), for
all The Boeing Company Model 757–
200, –200PF, –200CB, and –300 series
airplanes. AD 2018–16–05 requires
repetitive inspections for skin cracking
and shim migration at the upper link
drag fittings, diagonal brace cracking,
and fastener looseness; and applicable
on-condition actions. AD 2018–16–05
resulted from reports of bolt rotation in
the engine drag fitting joint and fastener
heads; an inspection of the fastener
holes revealed that cracks were found in
the skin on two airplanes. The FAA
issued AD 2018–16–05 to address
cracking in the wing upper skin and
forward drag fittings, which could lead
to a compromised upper link and
reduced structural integrity of the
engine strut.
Actions Since AD 2018–16–05 Was
Issued
Since the FAA issued AD 2018–16–
05, an operator reported finding
multiple cracks in the drag fitting at the
fastener holes while inspecting for
cracking as required by AD 2018–16–05.
Subsequent analysis determined that
additional repetitive open-hole high
frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspections for cracking are necessary at
the forward rows of fastener holes.
Based on findings, it was also
determined that more frequent
inspections for cracking in the diagonal
brace and diagonal brace fittings are
necessary.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 757–57A0073
RB, Revision 1, dated August 1, 2019.
This service information describes
procedures for repetitive inspections,
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 17, 2019)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 68819-68822]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-27062]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0975; Product Identifier 2019-NM-176-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a report of erroneous indications of certain engine
parameters and reports of ``pitch up'' and ``pitch down'' uncommanded
attitudes with autopilot engaged in cruise flight. This proposed AD
would require installing updated PRIMUS EPIC LOAD software, as
specified in an Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil
(ANAC) Brazilian AD, which will be incorporated by reference. The FAA
is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 31,
2020.
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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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 the material identified in this proposed AD that will be
incorporated by reference (IBR), contact National Civil Aviation
Agency, Aeronautical Products Certification Branch (GGCP), Rua Laurent
Martins, n[deg] 209, Jardim Esplanada, CEP 12242-431--S[atilde]o
Jos[eacute] dos Campos--SP, Brazil; telephone 55 (12) 3203-6600; email
[email protected]; internet www.anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this IBR
material on the ANAC website at https://sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/DA/DAE.asp. You may view this IBR material at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-
231-3195. It is also available in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2019-0975.
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-2019-
0975; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3221.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2019-0975;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-176-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
NPRM based on those comments.
The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
Discussion
The ANAC, which is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued
Brazilian AD 2019-10-02, effective October 21, 2019 (``Brazilian AD
2019-10-02'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100
SE, and -100 SU airplanes; and Model ERJ 170-200 LR, -200 SU, -200 STD,
and -200 LL airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report of erroneous indications of the
engine parameters N1, N2, and ITT from both engines due to the design
of data communication of the full authority digital engine control
(FADEC) 1 and 2 with the engine indicating and crew alerting system
(EICAS) display, which could result in interference with decisions that
must be taken by the flight crew during takeoff. This AD was also
prompted by reports of ``pitch up'' and ``pitch down'' uncommanded
attitudes with autopilot engaged in cruise flight, which could occur in
``Autoland'' mode during landing. The FAA is proposing this AD to
address these conditions, which could interfere with the decisions
taken by the flight crew during takeoff and landing and possibly result
in reduced controllability of the airplane. See the MCAI for additional
background information.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
Brazilian AD 2019-10-02 describes procedures for installing updated
PRIMUS EPIC LOAD software. This material 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.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to a bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, the FAA
has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD because the agency
evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other
products of the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in Brazilian AD 2019-10-02 described previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a
process to use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information
for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has
since coordinated with other manufacturers and civil aviation
authorities (CAAs) to use this process. As a result, Brazilian AD 2019-
10-02 will be incorporated by reference in the FAA final rule. This
proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with Brazilian AD
2019-10-02 in its entirety, through that incorporation, except for any
differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this
proposed AD. Service information specified in Brazilian AD 2019-10-02
that is required for compliance with Brazilian AD 2019-10-02 will be
available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0975 after the FAA final rule is
published.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 540 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:
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Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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9 work-hours x $85 per hour = $765........................... $0 $765 $413,100
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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.
The FAA is 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 transport category airplanes and associated appliances to the
Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
Embraer S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2019-0975; Product Identifier 2019-NM-
176-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments by January 31, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD,
-100 SE, and -100 SU airplanes; and Model ERJ 170-200 LR, -200 SU, -
200 STD, and -200 LL airplanes; certificated in any category, as
identified in Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil
(ANAC) Brazilian AD 2019-10-02, effective October 21, 2019
(``Brazilian AD 2019-10-02'').
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 31, Indicating/
recording systems.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of erroneous indications of the
engine parameters N1, N2, and ITT from both engines due to the
design of data communication of the full authority digital engine
control (FADEC) 1 and 2 with the engine indicating and crew alerting
system (EICAS) display, which could result in interference with
decisions that must be taken by the flight crew during takeoff. This
AD was also prompted by reports of ``pitch up'' and ``pitch down''
uncommanded attitudes with autopilot engaged in cruise flight, which
could occur in ``Autoland'' mode during landing. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address these conditions, which could interfere
with the decisions taken by the flight crew during takeoff and
landing and possibly result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, Brazilian AD 2019-10-02.
(h) Exceptions to Brazilian AD 2019-10-02
(1) Where Brazilian AD 2019-10-02 refers to its effective date,
this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Alternative method of compliance (AMOC)'' section of
Brazilian AD 2019-10-02 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (d) of Brazilian AD 2019-10-02 specifies you
must use certain service information for software installation, this
AD specifies to use that service information as applicable, except
as provided in paragraphs (a)(1) through (3) of Brazilian AD 2019-
10-02.
(i) 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 (j)(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 instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or ANAC; or ANAC's
authorized Designee. If approved by the ANAC Designee, the approval
must include the Designee's authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
(1) For information about Brazilian AD 2019-10-02, contact
National Civil Aviation Agency, Aeronautical Products Certification
Branch (GGCP), Rua Laurent Martins, n[deg] 209,
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Jardim Esplanada, CEP 12242-431--S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos--
SP, Brazil; telephone 55 (12) 3203-6600; email [email protected];
internet www.anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this IBR material on the
ANAC website at https://sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/DA/DAE.asp. You may view this material at the FAA, Transport Standards
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. This
material may be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2019-0975.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Krista Greer,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3221.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on December 5, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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