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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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2023–21–04 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39–
22576; Docket No. FAA–2023–1708;
Project Identifier MCAI–2023–00554–A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective December 11, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 3100, Indicating/recording system.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by occurrences of
an uncommanded change in the setting of the
barometric pressure in both primary flight
displays (PFDs). The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the uncommanded change in the
setting of the barometric pressure in both
PFDs. The unsafe condition, if not addressed,
could result in altitude mismanagement or
spatial disorientation of the flight crew, with
consequent deviation from the intended
altitude and loss of control of the airplane,
risk of air collision due to inadequate air
traffic separation, or risk of controlled flight
into terrain.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Required Actions
Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and
(i) of this AD: Comply with all required
actions and compliance times specified in,
and in accordance with, ANAC AD 2023–04–
01.
(h) Exceptions to ANAC AD 2023–04–01
(1) Where ANAC AD 2023–04–01 refers to
its effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not adopt paragraphs (c),
(d), and (e) of ANAC AD 2023–04–01.
(i) No Reporting Required
Although the service information
referenced in ANAC AD 2023–04–01
specifies to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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 International Validation
Branch, mail it to the address identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD or email to: 9-AVSAIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. If mailing
information, also submit information by
email. 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.
Federal Aviation Administration
(k) Additional Information
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model
EMB–505 airplanes, as identified in
paragraph (a) of Ageˆncia Nacional de Aviac
¸a˜o
Civil (ANAC) AD 2023–04–01, effective April
4, 2023 (ANAC AD 2023–04–01), certificated
in any category.
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(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
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For more information about this AD,
contact Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (816) 329–
4165; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
(l) 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) Ageˆncia Nacional de Aviac
¸a˜o Civil
(ANAC) AD 2023–04–01, effective April 4,
2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For ANAC AD 2023–04–01, contact
ANAC, Continuing Airworthiness Technical
Branch (GTAC), Rua Doutor Orlando
Feirabend Filho, 230—Centro Empresarial
Aquarius—Torre B—Andares 14 a 18, Parque
Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246–190—Sa˜o
Jose´ dos Campos—SP, Brazil; phone: 55 (12)
3203–6600; email: pac@anac.gov.br; website:
anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this material
on the ANAC website at
sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/DA/
DAE.asp.
(4) You may view this material 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.
(5) You may view this material at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov.
Issued on October 26, 2023.
Caitlin Locke,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2023–1717; Project
Identifier MCAI–2023–00728–A; Amendment
39–22578; AD 2023–21–06]
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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. (Embraer) Model EMB–
505 airplanes. This AD was prompted
by analysis of certain monuments (the
right-hand refreshment center and lefthand forward cabinet) that identified
the need for installing structural
reinforcements and replacing certain
floor support rivets. This AD requires
installing structural reinforcements on
certain monuments and replacing
certain floor support rivets, as specified
in an Ageˆncia Nacional de Aviac¸a˜o Civil
(ANAC) AD, which is incorporated by
reference. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective December
11, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 11, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2023–1717; 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
• For the service information
identified in this final rule, contact
ANAC, Continuing Airworthiness
Technical Branch (GTAC), Rua Doutor
Orlando Feirabend Filho, 230—Centro
Empresarial Aquarius—Torre B
–Andares 14 a 18, Parque Residencial
Aquarius, CEP 12.246–190—Sa˜o Jose´
dos Campos—SP, Brazil; phone: 55 (12)
3203–6600; email: pac@anac.gov.br;
SUMMARY:
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website: anac.gov.br/en/. You may find
this material on the ANAC website at
sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/DA/
DAE.asp.
• You may view this material 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 in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2023–1717.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
Rutherford, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (816) 329–
4165; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
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 certain serial-numbered
Embraer Model EMB–505 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on August 24, 2023 (88 FR
57907). The NPRM was prompted by
AD 2023–05–03, effective June 2, 2023,
issued by ANAC, which is the aviation
authority for Brazil (ANAC AD 2023–
04–01) (also referred to as the MCAI), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain
serial-numbered Embraer Model EMB–
505 airplanes. The MCAI states that
analysis identified certain monuments
(the right-hand refreshment center and
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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.
left-hand forward cabinet) that might
not withstand the loads expected for
specific emergency landing conditions,
which may cause the detachment of
mass items and result in injuries to the
airplane occupants. To address this
unsafe condition, the MCAI specifies
installing structural reinforcements on
certain monuments and replacing
applicable floor support rivets.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require installing structural
reinforcements on certain monuments
and replacing certain floor support
rivets, as specified in ANAC AD 2023–
04–01. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2023–1717.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
ANAC AD 2023–05–03 specifies
procedures for installing structural
reinforcements on certain monuments
and replacing applicable fasteners on
the floor support.
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 ADDRESSES.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
These products have been approved
by the aviation authority of another
country and are 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
The service information specified in
ANAC AD 2023–05–03 allows the use of
alternative or similar parts in place of
the ones specified in the kits, provided
these alternative or similar parts are
approved by Embraer, but this AD
requires approval from either the
Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA; ANAC; or ANAC’s
authorized Designee.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 208 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost
Airplane groups 1 and 2—install structural reinforcements.
Airplane groups 3, 4, 5, and 10—install
structural reinforcements and replace
floor fasteners.
Airplane groups 6 and 8—install structural reinforcements and replace floor
fasteners.
Airplane group 7—install structural reinforcements.
Airplane group 9—install structural reinforcements.
21.50 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$1,827.50.
13.50 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$1,147.50.
$1,600
$3,427.50
$600
$1,747.50
25.50 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$2,167.50.
$2,000
$4,167.50
$37,507.50 (9 airplanes).
19.50 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$1,657.50.
13.50 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$1,147.50.
$1,600
$3,257.50
$1,600
$2,747.50
$16,287.50 (5 airplanes).
$2,747.50 (1 airplane).
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The FAA estimates the following
costs for operators that did the actions
in the original version of Embraer
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Action
Service Bulletin SB505–25–0046, dated
March 31, 2021. The agency has no way
Cost on U.S. operators
$239,925 (70 airplanes).
$214,942.50 (123 airplanes).
of determining the number of airplanes
that might need these actions:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspect floor fasteners ............................................
Replace floor fasteners ...........................................
8.50 work-hours × $85 per hour = $722.50 ...........
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .........................
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$135
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The FAA has included all known
costs in its cost estimate. According to
the manufacturer, however, all of the
costs of this AD may be covered under
warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected operators.
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:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
■
Although the service information
referenced in ANAC AD 2023–05–03
specifies to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
2023–21–06 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39–
22578; Docket No. FAA–2023–1717;
Project Identifier MCAI–2023–00728–A.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective December 11, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model
EMB–505 airplanes, as identified in Ageˆncia
Nacional de Aviac¸a˜o Civil (ANAC) AD 2023–
05–03, effective June 2, 2023 (ANAC AD
2023–05–03), certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 2500, Cabin Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by analysis of
certain monuments (the right-hand
refreshment center and left-hand forward
cabinet) that identified the need for installing
structural reinforcements and replacing
applicable floor support rivets. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in a monument not
withstanding the loads expected for specific
emergency landing conditions, which may
cause the detachment of mass items and
result in injuries to the airplane occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and
(i) of this AD: Comply with all required
actions and compliance times specified in,
and in accordance with, ANAC AD 2023–05–
03.
(h) Exceptions to ANAC AD 2023–05–03
(1) Where ANAC AD 2023–05–03 refers to
its effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The service information referenced in
ANAC AD 2023–05–03 allows the use of
alternative or similar parts in place of the
ones specified in the kits, provided that these
alternative or similar parts are approved by
Embraer. This AD requires approval from
either the Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA; ANAC; or ANAC’s authorized
Designee. If approved by the ANAC Designee,
the approval must include the Designee’s
authorized signature.
(3) Where the service information
referenced in ANAC AD 2023–05–03
specifies discarding parts, this AD requires
removing those parts from service.
(4) This AD does not adopt paragraph (d)
of ANAC AD 2023–05–03.
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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 International Validation
Branch, mail it to the address identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD or email to: 9-AVSAIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. If mailing
information, also submit information by
email. 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.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (816) 329–
4165; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
(l) 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) Ageˆncia Nacional de Aviac
¸a˜o Civil
(ANAC) AD 2023–05–03, effective June 2,
2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For ANAC AD 2023–05–03, contact
ANAC, Continuing Airworthiness Technical
Branch (GTAC), Rua Doutor Orlando
Feirabend Filho, 230—Centro Empresarial
Aquarius—Torre B—Andares 14 a 18, Parque
Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246–190—Sa˜o
Jose´ dos Campos—SP, Brazil; phone: 55 (12)
3203–6600; email: pac@anac.gov.br; website:
anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this material
on the ANAC website at
sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/DA/
DAE.asp.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this material at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov.
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Issued on October 26, 2023.
Caitlin Locke,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1314; Project
Identifier AD–2021–00811–E; Amendment
39–22579; AD 2023–21–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; General
Electric Company Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–03–
13 for certain General Electric Company
(GE) Model CT7–5A2, CT7–5A3, CT7–
7A, CT7–7A1, CT7–9B, CT7–9B1, CT7–
9B2, CT7–9C, and CT7–9C3 engines. AD
2018–03–13 required initial and
repetitive visual inspections and
fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPIs)
of the main propeller shaft. This AD was
prompted by an in-flight failure of a
main propeller shaft on a GE Model
CT7–9B engine, resulting in the loss of
the propeller. This AD requires initial
and repetitive visual inspections, FPIs,
and ultrasonic inspections (USIs) of the
main propeller shaft. Depending on the
results of these inspections, this AD
requires replacement of the main
propeller shaft. As an optional
terminating action to these inspections,
this AD requires revising the
airworthiness limitations section (ALS)
of the existing maintenance manual
(MM) and the operator’s existing
approved maintenance program or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate incorporating the tasks and
reduced inspection thresholds for the
main propeller shaft. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December
11, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 11, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–1314; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and
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5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this final rule, 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
• For GE service information
identified in this final rule, contact
General Electric Company, 1 Neumann
Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone:
(513) 552–3272; email:
aviation.fleetsupport@ae.ge.com;
website: ge.com.
• You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety
Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (817) 222–5110. It is also
available at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2022–1314.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238–
7241; email: Sungmo.D.Cho@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a supplemental
notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM)
to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede
AD 2018–03–13, Amendment 39–19186
(83 FR 6125, February 13, 2018) (AD
2018–03–13). AD 2018–03–13 applied
to certain GE Model CT7–5A2, CT7–
5A3, CT7–7A, CT7–7A1, CT7–9B, CT7–
9B1, CT7–9B2, CT7–9C and CT7–9C3
engines. The SNPRM published in the
Federal Register on July 11, 2023 (88 FR
44068). The SNPRM was prompted by a
comment from GE Aerospace on the
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
GE Aerospace stated that certain engine
models were included in incorrect
Figures within the Required Actions
paragraph of the NPRM, which would
attribute inaccurate inspection
thresholds to those engine models.
Therefore, the FAA issued the SNPRM
with a revision to Figures 1 and 2 to
include the correct engine models. The
FAA also updated the affected engine
models listed in paragraphs (g)(1) and
(g)(2) of the SNPRM to correspond with
the corrected engine models referenced
in Figures 1 and 2.
In the SNPRM, the FAA proposed to
require initial and repetitive visual
inspections, FPIs, and USIs of the main
propeller shaft. Depending on the
results of these inspections, the SNPRM
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proposed to require replacing the main
propeller shaft. As an optional
terminating action to these inspections,
the SNPRM proposed to require revising
the ALS of the existing MM and the
operator’s existing approved
maintenance program or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
the tasks and reduced inspection
thresholds for the main propeller shaft.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from
one commenter, GE Aerospace. The
following presents the comment
received on the SNPRM and the FAA’s
response to that comment.
Request To Remove Typographical
Error From SNPRM
GE noted that there is a typological
[typographical] error in the ‘‘Proposed
AD Requirements in This SNPRM’’
paragraph of the SNPRM in which the
words ‘‘at least’’ are repeated in
succession.
The FAA agrees, however, the
‘‘Proposed AD Requirements in This
SNPRM’’ paragraph is not included in
this Final Rule. The FAA did not change
this AD as a result of this comment.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered any comments received, and
determined that air safety requires
adopting the AD as proposed.
Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products. Except for minor editorial
changes and any other changes
described previously, this AD is
adopted as proposed in the SNPRM.
None of the changes will increase the
economic burden on any operator.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed GE Service
Bulletin (SB) CT7–TP 72–0541 R01,
dated November 18, 2021 (GE SB CT7–
TP 72–0541). This service information
specifies procedures for performing
initial and repetitive visual inspections,
FPIs, and USIs of the main propeller
shaft.
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 213 (Monday, November 6, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 76114-76117]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24387]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1717; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00728-A;
Amendment 39-22578; AD 2023-21-06]
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. (Embraer) Model EMB-505 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by analysis of certain monuments (the right-hand refreshment
center and left-hand forward cabinet) that identified the need for
installing structural reinforcements and replacing certain floor
support rivets. This AD requires installing structural reinforcements
on certain monuments and replacing certain floor support rivets, as
specified in an Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil
(ANAC) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 11, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 11,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1717; 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
For the service information identified in this final rule,
contact ANAC, Continuing Airworthiness Technical Branch (GTAC), Rua
Doutor Orlando Feirabend Filho, 230--Centro Empresarial Aquarius--Torre
B -Andares 14 a 18, Parque Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246-190--
S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos--SP, Brazil; phone: 55 (12) 3203-
6600; email: anac.gov.br">pac@anac.gov.br;
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website: anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this material on the ANAC
website at sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/DA/DAE.asp.
You may view this material 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 in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-1717.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
phone: (816) 329-4165; 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 certain serial-numbered
Embraer Model EMB-505 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on August 24, 2023 (88 FR 57907). The NPRM was prompted by AD
2023-05-03, effective June 2, 2023, issued by ANAC, which is the
aviation authority for Brazil (ANAC AD 2023-04-01) (also referred to as
the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for certain serial-numbered
Embraer Model EMB-505 airplanes. The MCAI states that analysis
identified certain monuments (the right-hand refreshment center and
left-hand forward cabinet) that might not withstand the loads expected
for specific emergency landing conditions, which may cause the
detachment of mass items and result in injuries to the airplane
occupants. To address this unsafe condition, the MCAI specifies
installing structural reinforcements on certain monuments and replacing
applicable floor support rivets.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require installing structural
reinforcements on certain monuments and replacing certain floor support
rivets, as specified in ANAC AD 2023-04-01. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1717.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
These products have been approved by the aviation authority of
another country and are 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 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
ANAC AD 2023-05-03 specifies procedures for installing structural
reinforcements on certain monuments and replacing applicable fasteners
on the floor support.
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 ADDRESSES.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
The service information specified in ANAC AD 2023-05-03 allows the
use of alternative or similar parts in place of the ones specified in
the kits, provided these alternative or similar parts are approved by
Embraer, but this AD requires approval from either the Manager,
International Validation Branch, FAA; ANAC; or ANAC's authorized
Designee.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 208 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Airplane groups 1 and 2--install 21.50 work-hours x $1,600 $3,427.50 $239,925 (70
structural reinforcements. $85 per hour = airplanes).
$1,827.50.
Airplane groups 3, 4, 5, and 10-- 13.50 work-hours x $600 $1,747.50 $214,942.50 (123
install structural reinforcements $85 per hour = airplanes).
and replace floor fasteners. $1,147.50.
Airplane groups 6 and 8--install 25.50 work-hours x $2,000 $4,167.50 $37,507.50 (9
structural reinforcements and $85 per hour = airplanes).
replace floor fasteners. $2,167.50.
Airplane group 7--install 19.50 work-hours x $1,600 $3,257.50 $16,287.50 (5
structural reinforcements. $85 per hour = airplanes).
$1,657.50.
Airplane group 9--install 13.50 work-hours x $1,600 $2,747.50 $2,747.50 (1
structural reinforcements. $85 per hour = airplane).
$1,147.50.
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The FAA estimates the following costs for operators that did the
actions in the original version of Embraer Service Bulletin SB505-25-
0046, dated March 31, 2021. The agency has no way of determining the
number of airplanes that might need these actions:
On-Condition Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Inspect floor fasteners.................... 8.50 work-hours x $85 per $50 $772.50
hour = $722.50.
Replace floor fasteners.................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $50 $135
$85.
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The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, all of the costs of this AD may
be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
operators.
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2023-21-06 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39-22578; Docket No. FAA-2023-
1717; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00728-A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 11,
2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model EMB-505 airplanes, as
identified in Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil
(ANAC) AD 2023-05-03, effective June 2, 2023 (ANAC AD 2023-05-03),
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2500, Cabin
Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by analysis of certain monuments (the
right-hand refreshment center and left-hand forward cabinet) that
identified the need for installing structural reinforcements and
replacing applicable floor support rivets. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in a monument not withstanding the loads
expected for specific emergency landing conditions, which may cause
the detachment of mass items and result in injuries to the airplane
occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply
with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, ANAC AD 2023-05-03.
(h) Exceptions to ANAC AD 2023-05-03
(1) Where ANAC AD 2023-05-03 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The service information referenced in ANAC AD 2023-05-03
allows the use of alternative or similar parts in place of the ones
specified in the kits, provided that these alternative or similar
parts are approved by Embraer. This AD requires approval from either
the Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA; ANAC; or ANAC's
authorized Designee. If approved by the ANAC Designee, the approval
must include the Designee's authorized signature.
(3) Where the service information referenced in ANAC AD 2023-05-
03 specifies discarding parts, this AD requires removing those parts
from service.
(4) This AD does not adopt paragraph (d) of ANAC AD 2023-05-03.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in ANAC AD 2023-05-
03 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this
AD does not include that requirement.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
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 International Validation Branch, mail
it to the address identified in paragraph (k) of this AD or email
to: [email protected]. If mailing information, also submit
information by email. 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.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Jim Rutherford,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (816) 329-4165; email:
[email protected].
(l) 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) Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC)
AD 2023-05-03, effective June 2, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For ANAC AD 2023-05-03, contact ANAC, Continuing
Airworthiness Technical Branch (GTAC), Rua Doutor Orlando Feirabend
Filho, 230--Centro Empresarial Aquarius--Torre B--Andares 14 a 18,
Parque Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246-190--S[atilde]o Jos[eacute]
dos Campos--SP, Brazil; phone: 55 (12) 3203-6600; email:
anac.gov.br">pac@anac.gov.br; website: anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this
material on the ANAC website at sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/
DA/DAE.asp.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email [email protected].
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Issued on October 26, 2023.
Caitlin Locke,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-24387 Filed 11-3-23; 8:45 am]
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