Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes, 72183-72186 [2021-27511]
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2021–24–22 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.:
Amendment 39–21843; Docket No.
FAA–2021–0786; Project Identifier
MCAI–2021–00429–A.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective January 25, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2012–06–16,
Amendment 39–16997 (77 FR 19061, March
30, 2012).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
Model PC–6, PC–6–H1, PC–6–H2, PC–6/350,
PC–6/350–H1, PC–6/350–H2, PC–6/A, PC–6/
A–H1, PC–6/A–H2, PC–6/B–H2, PC–6/B1–
H2, PC–6/B2–H2, PC–6/B2–H4, PC–6/C–H2,
and PC–6/C1–H2 airplanes, all serial
numbers, certificated in any category.
Note 1 to paragraph (c): These airplanes
may also be identified as Fairchild Republic
Company airplanes, Fairchild Industries
airplanes, Fairchild Heli Porter airplanes, or
Fairchild-Hiller Corporation airplanes.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Codes 2700, Flight Control System; 2710,
Aileron Control System; 2720, Rudder
Control System; and 2730, Elevator Control
System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
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 detachment
or partial detachment of the elevator or
rudder in flight. The FAA is issuing this AD
to prevent failure of the elevator or rudder
attachment. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in loss of control of
the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Definitions
The following definitions apply for
purposes of this AD.
(1) Group 1 airplanes: Airplanes that have
not been modified in accordance with Pilatus
PC–6 Service Bulletin (SB) No. 55–003, dated
November 29, 2013 (Pilatus SB 55–003);
Pilatus PC–6 SB No. 55–003, Revision 1,
dated December 9, 2014 (Pilatus SB 55–
003R1); Pilatus PC–6 SB No. 55–003,
Revision 2, dated January 19, 2017 (Pilatus
55–003R2); Pilatus PC–6 SB No. 55–003,
Revision 3, dated November 6, 2017 (Pilatus
55–003R3); or Pilatus PC–6 SB No. 55–005,
dated February 25, 2021 (Pilatus SB 55–005).
(2) Group 2 airplanes: Airplanes that have
been modified in accordance with Pilatus SB
55–003, SB 55–003R1, SB 55–003R2, Pilatus
SB 55–003R3; or Pilatus SB 55–005.
(h) Inspect Elevator, Rudder, and RH
Aileron Hinge Bolt Installations
(1) For Group 1 airplanes: Within 14 days
after the effective date of this AD, inspect the
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elevator, rudder, and RH aileron hinge bolt
installations and take any corrective actions
before further flight by following the
Accomplishment Instructions-Part 1-On
Aircraft-Inspection in Pilatus SB 55–005.
(2) For Group 1 airplanes: Within 100
hours time-in-service (TIS) after the
inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of
this AD and thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 100 hours TIS until the modification
required by paragraph (i) of this AD is done,
inspect the elevator, rudder, and RH aileron
hinge bolt installations and take any
corrective actions before further flight by
following the Accomplishment InstructionsPart 2-On Aircraft-CONFIG 1-Repeat
Inspections in Pilatus SB 55–005.
(i) Modify Group 1 Airplanes
Within 11 months after the effective date
of this AD, modify the hinge bolt
installations on the elevator, rudder, and RH
aileron assemblies by following the
Accomplishment Instructions-Part 3-On
Aircraft-Modification from CONFIG 1 to
CONFIG 2 in Pilatus SB 55–005. Modifying
the elevator, rudder, and RH aileron hinge
bolt installations terminates the repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (h)(2) of
this AD.
(j) Installation Prohibition
As of the following applicable compliance
time, do not install on any airplane an
elevator assembly part number (P/N)
113.50.06.011, 113.50.06.012, 6305.0010.00,
6305.0010.52, 6305.0010.53, 6305.0010.54, or
6305.0010.55, or a rudder assembly P/N
113.40.06.018, 6302.0010.51, or
6302.0010.52.
(1) For Group 1 airplanes: As of the
modification required by paragraph (i) of this
AD.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes: As of the
effective date of this AD.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation
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 (l)(1) of this AD and
email: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@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.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Doug Rudolph, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106;
phone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–4090;
email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021–0098, dated
April 9, 2021, for more information. You may
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examine the EASA AD in the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2021–
0786.
(3) You may obtain information related to
Pilatus SB 55–003, SB 55–003R1, SB 55–
003R2, Pilatus SB 55–003R3; or Pilatus SB
55–005, which are not incorporated by
reference, using the contact information
found in paragraph (m)(3) of this AD.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Pilatus PC–6 Service Bulletin (SB) No.
55–005, dated February 25, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Customer Support
General Aviation, CH–6371 Stans,
Switzerland; phone: +41 848 247 365; email:
techsupport.ch@pilatus-aircraft.com;
website: https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148.
(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,
email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
Issued on November 19, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–1077; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–00819–A; Amendment
39–21842; AD 2021–24–21]
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Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A.
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Embraer S.A. Model EMB–500 and
EMB–505 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report that the
SUMMARY:
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operational envelope does not contain
airspeed limitations and procedures for
operating the airplane at static air
temperatures below ¥54 °C. This AD
requires revising the airplane flight
manual (AFM) to incorporate new and
revised airspeed limitations and
procedures. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 25,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of January 25, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Phenom Maintenance Support, Avenida
Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170, P.O. Box
36/2, Sa˜o Jose´ dos Campos, 12227–901,
Brazil; phone: +55 12 3927 1000; email:
phenom.reliability@embraer.com.br;
website: https://www.embraer.com.br/
en-US/Pages/home.aspx. You may view
this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It is also
available at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–1077.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–1077; 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
final rule, the mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI), any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations is 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: Jim
Rutherford, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation
Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329–4165;
fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Embraer S.A. Model EMB–
500 and EMB–505 airplanes with
certain engines installed. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
August 2, 2021 (86 FR 41410). The
NPRM was prompted by MCAI
originated by the Ageˆncia Nacional de
Aviac¸a˜o Civil (ANAC), which is the
aviation authority for Brazil. ANAC
issued AD 2020–05–03, effective June 1,
2020 (ANAC AD 2020–05–03) (also
referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
correct an unsafe condition on Embraer
S.A. Model EMB–500 and EMB–505
airplanes with certain engines installed.
Although the affected airplanes were
designed for operation at temperatures
below ¥54 °C, the operational envelope
in the AFM does not contain the
necessary limitations and procedures to
operate safely in these colder
temperatures. The MCAI states that
operation of the affected airplanes at
static air temperatures below ¥54 °C
without these limitations could cause
several systems and components to
operate inadequately, resulting in
multiple systems failures.
Accordingly, the MCAI requires
updating the AFM to incorporate a
modified operational envelope that
establishes restrictions and minimum
airspeed required for each static
temperature range. In the NPRM, the
FAA proposed to require revising the
AFM to incorporate the new and revised
airspeed limitations and procedures
specified in the manufacturer’s service
information. The FAA is issuing this AD
to prevent inadequate operation below
the allowable temperature, which could
result in multiple systems failures and
compromise safe flight of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2020–
1077.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment on the
NPRM from Embraer. The following
presents the comment received and the
FAA’s response to the comment.
Embraer requested that the FAA
change the final rule to allow operators
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to revise the AFM using EMB–500 AFM
2656, Revision 24, dated March 17,
2020, and EMB–505 AFM–2665,
Revision 21, dated March 13, 2020, as
well as future FAA-approved AFM
revisions. Embraer stated that the
information in the service information
proposed for incorporation by reference
has been included in the March 2020
AFM revisions for each model type.
The FAA agrees and has revised the
AD to allow use of a different document
provided the language is identical to the
language in the service information
incorporated by reference.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in
the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA
reviewed the relevant data, considered
the comment received, and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD
as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Except for
the changes described previously, this
AD is adopted as proposed in the
NPRM. None of the changes will
increase the economic burden on any
operator.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Embraer Phenom
Operational Bulletin No. 500–001/20,
dated March 9, 2020; and Operational
Bulletin No. 505–005/13, Revision 1,
dated March 9, 2020. This service
information specifies revising the AFM
to incorporate limitations and
procedures for the minimum airspeed in
the affected region of the operational
envelope. These documents are distinct
since they apply to different airplane
models. 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
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 590 airplanes of U.S. registry.
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REVISING THE AFM
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
.5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50 ........................................................................................
$0
$42.50
$25,075
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.
Regulatory Findings
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) 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 Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2021–24–21 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39–
21842; Docket No. FAA–2020–1077;
Project Identifier MCAI–2020–00819–A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective January 25, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model
EMB–500 and EMB–505 airplanes, all serial
numbers, certificated in any category, with
Model PW617F–E or PW617F1–E engines
(for Model EMB–500 airplanes) or Model
PW535E engines (for Model EMB–505
airplanes) installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 0200, Operations.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that the
operational envelope does not contain
airspeed limitations and procedures for
operating the airplane at static air
temperatures below ¥54 °C. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent inadequate
operation below the allowable temperature.
The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in multiple systems failures and
compromise safe flight of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual
(AFM)
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD:
(1) For Model EMB–500 airplanes: Revise
Section 2 Limitations and Section 5
Performance of the existing AFM for your
airplane by incorporating the information in
‘‘V—OPERATING INFORMATION,’’ of
Embraer Phenom Operational Bulletin No.
500–001/20, dated March 9, 2020. You may
use a different document provided the
language is identical to the language in ‘‘V—
OPERATING INFORMATION,’’ of Embraer
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Phenom Operational Bulletin No. 500–001/
20, dated March 9, 2020.
(2) For Model EMB–505 airplanes: Revise
Section 2 Limitations, Section 5 Performance,
and Supplement 2 of the existing AFM for
your airplane by incorporating the
information in ‘‘V—OPERATING
INFORMATION,’’ of Embraer Phenom
Operational Bulletin No. 505–005/13,
Revision 1, dated March 9, 2020. You may
use a different document provided the
language is identical to the language in V—
OPERATING INFORMATION,’’ of Embraer
Phenom Operational Bulletin No. 505–005/
13, Revision 1, dated March 9, 2020.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send your
request to the person identified in paragraph
(i)(1) of this AD and email: 9-AVS-AIR-730AMOC@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspection, the
manager of the local Flight Standards District
Office.
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106;
phone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–4090;
email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Ageˆncia
Nacional de Aviac¸a˜o Civil AD 2020–05–03,
effective June 1, 2020, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the
AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2020–1077.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Embraer Phenom Operational Bulletin
No. 500–001/20, dated March 9, 2020.
(ii) Embraer Phenom Operational Bulletin
No. 505–005/13, Revision 1, dated March 9,
2020.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Phenom Maintenance
Support, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima,
2170, P.O. Box 36/2, Sa˜o Jose´ dos Campos,
12227–901, Brazil; phone: +55 12 3927 1000;
email: phenom.reliability@embraer.com.br;
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website: https://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/
Pages/home.aspx.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148.
(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,
email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
Piper Aircraft, Inc., 2926 Piper Drive,
Vero Beach, FL 32960; phone: (772)
299–2141; website: https://
www.piper.com/. You may view this
service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (817) 222–5110. It is also
available at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–1006.
Issued on November 19, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–1006; 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
final rule, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Marshall, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
30337; phone: (404) 474–5524; fax: (404)
474–5605; email: john.r.marshall@
faa.gov.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–1006; Project
Identifier 2019–CE–047–AD; Amendment
39–21855; AD 2021–25–11]
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Examining the AD Docket
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Directives; Piper
Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
Background
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 78–02–03,
which applied to all Piper Aircraft, Inc.
(Piper) Model PA–23–250 airplanes. AD
78–02–03 required repetitively
inspecting the stabilator tip tube and
weight assemblies for cracks, inspecting
for missing rivets and screws, replacing
the forward rib/horn assemblies, and
reinforcing the mounting. Since AD 78–
02–03 was issued, Piper developed a
newly-designed stabilator, which is not
subject to the unsafe condition, and
revised its service information. This AD
retains the actions of AD 78–02–03, but
reduces the applicability and requires
the actions in the revised service
information. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 25,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of January 25, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
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SUMMARY:
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The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by superseding AD 78–02–03
[Reg. Docket No. 77–EA–81,
Amendment 39–3128] (43 FR 3079,
January 23, 1978) (AD 78–02–03). AD
78–02–03 applied to all Piper Model
PA–23–250 airplanes and required
repetitively inspecting both the
stabilator tip tube and weight
assemblies for cracks. For different
groups of serial-numbered airplanes, AD
78–02–03 required a one-time
inspection of the stabilator tip ribs for
missing rivets and screws, replacement
of the forward rib/horn assemblies, and
reinforcement of the mounting. The
repetitive inspections in AD 78–02–03
for all serial-numbered airplanes had no
terminating action and were required
regardless of any corrective actions
performed.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 16, 2021 (86 FR
51636). The NPRM was prompted by
Piper developing a newly-designed
stabilator, which is not subject to the
unsafe condition, and revising its
service information. The FAA
determined the applicability of AD 78–
02–03 should be revised to exclude
airplanes beginning with serial number
27–7954122, which were manufactured
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with the stabilator design change. In the
NPRM, the FAA proposed to retain all
of the requirements of AD 78–02–03 but
reduce the applicability and update
some of the service information that
would be required for compliance. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data
and determined that air safety requires
adopting this AD as proposed.
Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products. This AD is adopted as
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed the following
service documents required for
compliance with this AD:
• Piper Service Bulletin (SB) No. 547,
dated March 1, 1977, which contains
instructions for inspecting the stabilator
tip rib;
• Piper SB No. 569, dated August 24,
1977, which contains information for
replacing the stabilator tab horn;
• Piper Service Letter No. 807A,
dated September 8, 1977, which
contains information for installing the
stabilator outboard nose rib; and
• Piper SB No. 540B, February 9,
2021, which contains instructions for
inspecting the stabilator tip tube and
weight assembly and addressing any
cracks found.
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.
Other Related Service Information
The FAA reviewed the following
documents for information related to
this AD:
• Piper SB 540, which contains
instructions for inspecting and
reinforcing the stabilator tip tube and
weight assembly; and
• Piper Aztec Service Manual, Part
Number 753–564, dated January 1, 2009.
Paragraphs 4–65 through 4–67 of this
manual contain procedures for checking
control surface balance.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 21, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 72183-72186]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27511]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-1077; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00819-A;
Amendment 39-21842; AD 2021-24-21]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Embraer S.A. Model EMB-500 and EMB-505 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report that the
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operational envelope does not contain airspeed limitations and
procedures for operating the airplane at static air temperatures below
-54 [deg]C. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM)
to incorporate new and revised airspeed limitations and procedures. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 25, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 25,
2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Phenom Maintenance Support, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima,
2170, P.O. Box 36/2, S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos, 12227-901,
Brazil; phone: +55 12 3927 1000; email:
[email protected]; website: https://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/Pages/home.aspx. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901
Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-1077.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1077; 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 final rule, the
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments
received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is
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: Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International
Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; phone:
(816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Embraer S.A. Model
EMB-500 and EMB-505 airplanes with certain engines installed. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on August 2, 2021 (86 FR 41410). The
NPRM was prompted by MCAI originated by the Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de
Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation authority for
Brazil. ANAC issued AD 2020-05-03, effective June 1, 2020 (ANAC AD
2020-05-03) (also referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct
an unsafe condition on Embraer S.A. Model EMB-500 and EMB-505 airplanes
with certain engines installed. Although the affected airplanes were
designed for operation at temperatures below -54 [deg]C, the
operational envelope in the AFM does not contain the necessary
limitations and procedures to operate safely in these colder
temperatures. The MCAI states that operation of the affected airplanes
at static air temperatures below -54 [deg]C without these limitations
could cause several systems and components to operate inadequately,
resulting in multiple systems failures.
Accordingly, the MCAI requires updating the AFM to incorporate a
modified operational envelope that establishes restrictions and minimum
airspeed required for each static temperature range. In the NPRM, the
FAA proposed to require revising the AFM to incorporate the new and
revised airspeed limitations and procedures specified in the
manufacturer's service information. The FAA is issuing this AD to
prevent inadequate operation below the allowable temperature, which
could result in multiple systems failures and compromise safe flight of
the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
1077.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment on the NPRM from Embraer. The following
presents the comment received and the FAA's response to the comment.
Embraer requested that the FAA change the final rule to allow
operators to revise the AFM using EMB-500 AFM 2656, Revision 24, dated
March 17, 2020, and EMB-505 AFM-2665, Revision 21, dated March 13,
2020, as well as future FAA-approved AFM revisions. Embraer stated that
the information in the service information proposed for incorporation
by reference has been included in the March 2020 AFM revisions for each
model type.
The FAA agrees and has revised the AD to allow use of a different
document provided the language is identical to the language in the
service information incorporated by reference.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the
comment received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this
AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products. Except for the changes described
previously, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the
changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Embraer Phenom Operational Bulletin No. 500-001/
20, dated March 9, 2020; and Operational Bulletin No. 505-005/13,
Revision 1, dated March 9, 2020. This service information specifies
revising the AFM to incorporate limitations and procedures for the
minimum airspeed in the affected region of the operational envelope.
These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane
models. 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
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 590 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
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Estimated Costs for Revising the AFM
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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.5 work-hour x $85 per hour = $42.50......................... $0 $42.50 $25,075
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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.
Regulatory Findings
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) 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 Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
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:
2021-24-21 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39-21842; Docket No. FAA-2020-
1077; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00819-A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 25, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model EMB-500 and EMB-505
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, with
Model PW617F-E or PW617F1-E engines (for Model EMB-500 airplanes) or
Model PW535E engines (for Model EMB-505 airplanes) installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 0200, Operations.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that the operational envelope
does not contain airspeed limitations and procedures for operating
the airplane at static air temperatures below -54 [deg]C. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent inadequate operation below the allowable
temperature. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in
multiple systems failures and compromise safe flight of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD:
(1) For Model EMB-500 airplanes: Revise Section 2 Limitations
and Section 5 Performance of the existing AFM for your airplane by
incorporating the information in ``V--OPERATING INFORMATION,'' of
Embraer Phenom Operational Bulletin No. 500-001/20, dated March 9,
2020. You may use a different document provided the language is
identical to the language in ``V--OPERATING INFORMATION,'' of
Embraer Phenom Operational Bulletin No. 500-001/20, dated March 9,
2020.
(2) For Model EMB-505 airplanes: Revise Section 2 Limitations,
Section 5 Performance, and Supplement 2 of the existing AFM for your
airplane by incorporating the information in ``V--OPERATING
INFORMATION,'' of Embraer Phenom Operational Bulletin No. 505-005/
13, Revision 1, dated March 9, 2020. You may use a different
document provided the language is identical to the language in V--
OPERATING INFORMATION,'' of Embraer Phenom Operational Bulletin No.
505-005/13, Revision 1, dated March 9, 2020.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send your request to the person
identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD and email: [email protected].
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspection, the manager
of the local Flight Standards District Office.
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Jim Rutherford,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090;
email: [email protected].
(2) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil AD
2020-05-03, effective June 1, 2020, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1077.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Embraer Phenom Operational Bulletin No. 500-001/20, dated
March 9, 2020.
(ii) Embraer Phenom Operational Bulletin No. 505-005/13,
Revision 1, dated March 9, 2020.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Phenom Maintenance Support, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170,
P.O. Box 36/2, S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos, 12227-901, Brazil;
phone: +55 12 3927 1000; email: [email protected];
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website: https://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/Pages/home.aspx.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
(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, email: [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on November 19, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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