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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2024–0994; Project
Identifier MCAI–2023–01238–T; Amendment
39–22828; AD 2024–17–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A.
(Type Certificate Previously Held by
Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A.;
Embraer S.A.) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019–24–
16, which applied to certain Embraer
S.A. Model ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR,
–100 IGW, and –100 ECJ airplanes; and
Model ERJ 190–200 STD, –200 LR, and
–200 IGW airplanes. AD 2019–24–16
required revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations.
Since the FAA issued AD 2019–24–16,
the FAA has determined that new or
more restrictive airworthiness
limitations are necessary. This AD
requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations, as
specified in an Agência Nacional de
Aviação Civil (ANAC) AD, which is
incorporated by reference (IBR). The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 4,
2024.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 4, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
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SUMMARY:
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this AD as of February 3, 2020 (84 FR
71772, December 30, 2019).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2024–0994; 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 ANAC material identified in
this AD, contact National Civil Aviation
Agency (ANAC), Aeronautical Products
Certification Branch (GGCP), Rua Dr.
Orlando Feirabend Filho, 230—Centro
Empresarial Aquarius—Torre B—
Andares 14 a 18, Parque Residencial
Aquarius, CEP 12.246–190—São José
dos Campos—SP, Brazil; telephone 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.
• For Embraer material identified in
this AD, contact Embraer S.A.,
Technical Publications Section (PC
060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170—
Putim—12227–901 São José dos
Campos—SP—Brazil; telephone 55 (12)
3927–5852 or 55 (12) 3309–0732; fax 55
(12) 3927–7546; email distrib@
embraer.com.br; website
www.flyembraer.com.
• You may view this material at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety 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 at regulations.gov
under Docket No. FAA–2024–0994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joshua Bragg, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 216–
316–6418; email joshua.k.bragg@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2019–24–16,
Amendment 39–21005 (84 FR 71772,
December 30, 2019) (AD 2019–24–16).
AD 2019–24–16 applied to certain
Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–100 STD,
–100 LR, –100 IGW, and –100 ECJ
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airplanes; and Model ERJ 190–200 STD,
–200 LR, and –200 IGW airplanes. AD
2019–24–16 required revising the
existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations. The FAA issued AD 2019–
24–16 to address fatigue cracking of
structural components and to address
failure of certain system components,
which could result in reduced structural
integrity and system reliability of the
airplane.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on April 4, 2024 (89 FR 23529).
The NPRM was prompted by AD 2023–
12–02, effective December 15, 2023,
issued by ANAC, which is the aviation
authority for Brazil (ANAC AD 2023–
12–02) (also referred to as the MCAI),
for certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–
100 STD, –100 LR, –100 IGW, –100 SR,
and –100 ECJ airplanes; and Model ERJ
190–200 STD, –200 LR, and –200 IGW
airplanes. Model ERJ 190–100SR
airplanes are not on the U.S. Register;
this AD therefore does not include those
airplanes in the applicability. The MCAI
states that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations have been
developed.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
retain all requirements of AD 2019–24–
16, and require revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate additional
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations, as specified in ANAC AD
2023–12–02. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address failure of certain system
components. The unsafe condition, if
not addressed, could result in reduced
structural integrity and system
reliability of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2024–0994.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
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 and
determined that air safety requires
adopting this AD as proposed.
Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
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to address the unsafe condition on this
product. Except for minor editorial
changes, this AD is adopted as proposed
in the NPRM. None of the changes will
increase the economic burden on any
operator.
Material Incorporated by Reference
Under 1 CFR Part 51
ANAC AD 2023–12–02 specifies
procedures for new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations for airplane
structures and safe life limits.
This AD also requires the following
documents, which the Director of the
Federal Register approved for
incorporation by reference as of
February 3, 2020 (84 FR 71772,
December 30, 2019).
• Appendix A—Airworthiness
Limitations (AL), to the EMBRAER 190/
195 Maintenance Review Board Report,
MRB–1928, Revision 12, dated
September 27, 2018.
• Appendix A—Airworthiness
Limitations (AL), to the EMBRAER
Lineage 1000/1000E Maintenance
Planning Guide, MPG–2928, Revision 8,
dated October 10, 2018.
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.
Costs of Compliance
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The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 98 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per
operator for the retained actions from
AD 2019–24–16 to be $7,650 (90
workhours × $85 per work-hour).
The FAA has determined that revising
the existing maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90
workhours per operator, although the
agency recognizes that this number may
vary from operator to operator. Since
operators incorporate maintenance or
inspection program changes for their
affected fleet(s), the FAA has
determined that a per-operator estimate
is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate.
The FAA estimates the total cost per
operator for the new actions to be
$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per workhour).
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
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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
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:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2019–24–16, Amendment 39–
21005 (84 FR 71772, December 30,
2019); and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
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(EMBRAER)): Amendment 39–22828;
Docket No. FAA–2024–0994; Project
Identifier MCAI–2023–01238–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective November 4, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019–24–16,
Amendment 39–21005 (84 FR 71772,
December 30, 2019) (AD 2019–24–16).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model
ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, –100 ECJ, and
–100 IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ 190–200
STD, –200 LR, and –200 IGW airplanes;
certificated in any category; as identified in
Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC)
AD 2023–12–02, effective December 15, 2023
(ANAC AD 2023–12–02).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination
that new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address failure of certain system
components. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in reduced structural
integrity and system reliability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Revision of the Existing
Maintenance or Inspection Program, With
No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (i) of AD 2019–24–16, with no
changes. For airplanes having serial numbers
19000002, 19000004, 19000006 through
19000213 inclusive, 19000215 through
19000276 inclusive, 19000278 through
19000466 inclusive, 19000468 through
19000525 inclusive, and 19000527 through
19000758 inclusive: Do the revision required
by paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of this AD, as
applicable. Accomplishing the revision of the
existing maintenance or inspection program
required by paragraph (i) of this AD
terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
(1) For Model ERJ 190–100 STD, ERJ 190–
100 LR, ERJ 190–100 IGW, ERJ 190–200 STD,
ERJ 190–200 LR, and ERJ 190–200 IGW
airplanes: Within 90 days after February 3,
2020 (the effective date of AD 2019–24–16),
revise the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in Appendix A—
Airworthiness Limitations (AL); to the
EMBRAER 190/195 Maintenance Review
Board Report, MRB–1928, Revision 12, dated
September 27, 2018 (‘‘EMBRAER 190/195
MRB–1928, Revision 12’’). The initial
compliance times for doing the tasks are at
the later of the times specified in paragraphs
(g)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
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(i) Within the applicable times specified in
EMBRAER 190/195 MRB–1928, Revision 12.
For the purposes of this AD, the initial
compliance times (identified as ‘‘Threshold’’
or ‘‘T’’ in EMBRAER 190/195 MRB–1928,
Revision 12) are expressed in ‘‘total flight
cycles’’ or ‘‘total flight hours’’ as applicable.
(ii) Within 90 days or 600 flight cycles after
February 3, 2020 (the effective date of AD
2019–24–16), whichever occurs later.
(2) For Model ERJ 190–100 ECJ airplanes:
Within 90 days after February 3, 2020 (the
effective date of AD 2019–24–16), revise the
existing maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate the tasks
specified in Appendix A—Airworthiness
Limitations (AL), to the EMBRAER Lineage
1000/1000E Maintenance Planning Guide,
MPG–2928, Revision 8, dated October 10,
2018 (‘‘EMBRAER Lineage 1000/1000E MPG–
2928, Revision 8’’). The initial compliance
times for the tasks are at the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (ii) of
this AD.
(i) Within the applicable times specified in
EMBRAER Lineage 1000/1000E MPG–2928,
Revision 8. For the purposes of this AD, the
initial compliance times (identified as
‘‘Threshold’’ or ‘‘T’’ in EMBRAER Lineage
1000/1000E MPG–2928, Revision 8) are
expressed in ‘‘total flight cycles’’ or ‘‘total
flight hours’’ as applicable.
(ii) Within 90 days or 600 flight cycles after
February 3, 2020 (the effective date of AD
2019–24–16), whichever occurs later.
(k) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) 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
responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the International Validation
Branch, mail it to the address identified in
paragraph (l) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the responsible Flight Standards 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 Validation
Branch, FAA; or ANAC; or ANAC’s
authorized Designee. If approved by the
ANAC Designee, the approval must include
the Designee’s authorized signature.
(6) For Embraer material identified in this
AD, contact Embraer S.A., Technical
Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro
Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São
José dos Campos—SP—Brazil; telephone 55
(12) 3927–5852 or 55 (12) 3309–0732; fax 55
(12) 3927–7546; email distrib@
embraer.com.br; website
www.flyembraer.com.
(7) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(8) 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.
(l) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Joshua Bragg, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (216)
316–6418; email joshua.k.bragg@faa.gov.
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(h) Retained Restrictions on Alternative
Actions, Intervals, and Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs),
With a New Exception
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as
applicable to do the actions required by this
AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following material was approved
for IBR on [DATE 35 DAYS AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL RULE].
(i) Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil
(ANAC) AD 2023–12–02, effective December
15, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following material was approved
for IBR on February 3, 2020 (84 FR 71772,
December 30, 2019).
(i) Appendix A—Airworthiness
Limitations (AL); to the EMBRAER 190/195
Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB–
1928, Revision 12, dated September 27, 2018.
(ii) Appendix A—Airworthiness
Limitations (AL), to the EMBRAER Lineage
1000/1000E Maintenance Planning Guide,
MPG–2928, Revision 8, dated October 10,
2018.
(5) For ANAC AD 2023–12–02 identified in
this AD, contact ANAC, Aeronautical
Products Certification Branch (GGCP), Rua
Dr. Orlando Feirabend Filho, 230—Centro
Empresarial Aquarius—Torre B—Andares 14
a 18, Parque Residencial Aquarius, CEP
12.246–190—São José dos Campos—SP,
Brazil; telephone 55 (12) 3203–6600; email
pac@anac.gov.br; website anac.gov.br/en/.
You may find this ANAC AD on the ANAC
website at sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/
DA/DAE.asp.
14 CFR Part 39
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (j) of AD 2019–24–16, with a new
exception. Except as required by paragraph
(i) of this AD: After the existing maintenance
or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the
actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved
as an AMOC in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of
this AD.
(i) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance
or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, ANAC AD 2023–12–02.
Accomplishing the revision of the existing
maintenance or inspection program required
by this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(j) Exceptions to ANAC AD 2023–12–02
(1) Where ANAC AD 2023–12–02 refers to
its effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not adopt paragraph (d)
of ANAC AD 2023–12–02.
(3) Where paragraph (c) of ANAC AD
2023–12–02 refers to ‘‘alternative inspections
or inspection intervals,’’ for this AD, replace
that text with ‘‘alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections), intervals, and CDCCLs.’’
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Suzanne Masterson,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate
Management Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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Identifier MCAI–2024–00063–T; Amendment
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ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A330–243, –302,
–343, and –941 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a determination that a
certain aft bulkhead cover panel may
have been made with a non-conforming
material. This AD requires replacing the
aft bulkhead cover panel and prohibits
the installation of affected parts, as
specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) 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 November 4,
2024.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 4, 2024.
ADDRESSES:
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-0994; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-01238-T;
Amendment 39-22828; AD 2024-17-03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Yabor[atilde] Ind[uacute]stria Aeron[aacute]utica
S.A.; Embraer S.A.) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-24-
16, which applied to certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100
LR, -100 IGW, and -100 ECJ airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200
LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. AD 2019-24-16 required revising the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. Since
the FAA issued AD 2019-24-16, the FAA has determined that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as
specified in an Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil
(ANAC) AD, which is incorporated by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 4, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 4,
2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of
February 3, 2020 (84 FR 71772, December 30, 2019).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0994; 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 ANAC material identified in this AD, contact National
Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), Aeronautical Products Certification
Branch (GGCP), Rua Dr. 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; telephone 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.
For Embraer material identified in this AD, contact
Embraer S.A., Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro
Faria Lima, 2170--Putim--12227-901 S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos--
SP--Brazil; telephone 55 (12) 3927-5852 or 55 (12) 3309-0732; fax 55
(12) 3927-7546; email [email protected]; website
www.flyembraer.com.
You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety 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 at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Bragg, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 216-316-6418; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2019-24-16, Amendment 39-21005 (84 FR
71772, December 30, 2019) (AD 2019-24-16). AD 2019-24-16 applied to
certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, and -100
ECJ airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW
airplanes. AD 2019-24-16 required revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA issued AD 2019-24-16 to
address fatigue cracking of structural components and to address
failure of certain system components, which could result in reduced
structural integrity and system reliability of the airplane.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 4, 2024 (89 FR
23529). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2023-12-02, effective December 15,
2023, issued by ANAC, which is the aviation authority for Brazil (ANAC
AD 2023-12-02) (also referred to as the MCAI), for certain Embraer S.A.
Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 SR, and -100 ECJ
airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes.
Model ERJ 190-100SR airplanes are not on the U.S. Register; this AD
therefore does not include those airplanes in the applicability. The
MCAI states that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations have
been developed.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to retain all requirements of AD
2019-24-16, and require revising the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in ANAC AD 2023-12-
02. The FAA is issuing this AD to address failure of certain system
components. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in
reduced structural integrity and system reliability of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0994.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
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 and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the
FAA is issuing this AD
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to address the unsafe condition on this product. Except for minor
editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of
the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
ANAC AD 2023-12-02 specifies procedures for new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and safe life limits.
This AD also requires the following documents, which the Director
of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of
February 3, 2020 (84 FR 71772, December 30, 2019).
Appendix A--Airworthiness Limitations (AL), to the EMBRAER
190/195 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 12, dated
September 27, 2018.
Appendix A--Airworthiness Limitations (AL), to the EMBRAER
Lineage 1000/1000E Maintenance Planning Guide, MPG-2928, Revision 8,
dated October 10, 2018.
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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 98 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained
actions from AD 2019-24-16 to be $7,650 (90 workhours x $85 per work-
hour).
The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program takes an average of 90 workhours per operator,
although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator
to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection
program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined
that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate.
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the new actions
to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
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
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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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-24-16, Amendment 39-21005
(84 FR 71772, December 30, 2019); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2024-17-03 Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by
Yabor[atilde] Ind[uacute]stria Aeron[aacute]utica S.A.; Embraer
S.A.; Empresa Brasileira de Aeron[aacute]utica S.A. (EMBRAER)):
Amendment 39-22828; Docket No. FAA-2024-0994; Project Identifier
MCAI-2023-01238-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 4, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019-24-16, Amendment 39-21005 (84 FR 71772,
December 30, 2019) (AD 2019-24-16).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR,
-100 ECJ, and -100 IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200
LR, and -200 IGW airplanes; certificated in any category; as
identified in Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil
(ANAC) AD 2023-12-02, effective December 15, 2023 (ANAC AD 2023-12-
02).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address failure of certain system components. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced
structural integrity and system reliability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection
Program, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2019-24-16, with no changes. For airplanes having serial numbers
19000002, 19000004, 19000006 through 19000213 inclusive, 19000215
through 19000276 inclusive, 19000278 through 19000466 inclusive,
19000468 through 19000525 inclusive, and 19000527 through 19000758
inclusive: Do the revision required by paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of
this AD, as applicable. Accomplishing the revision of the existing
maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (i) of this
AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(1) For Model ERJ 190-100 STD, ERJ 190-100 LR, ERJ 190-100 IGW,
ERJ 190-200 STD, ERJ 190-200 LR, and ERJ 190-200 IGW airplanes:
Within 90 days after February 3, 2020 (the effective date of AD
2019-24-16), revise the existing maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Appendix
A--Airworthiness Limitations (AL); to the EMBRAER 190/195
Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 12, dated
September 27, 2018 (``EMBRAER 190/195 MRB-1928, Revision 12''). The
initial compliance times for doing the tasks are at the later of the
times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
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(i) Within the applicable times specified in EMBRAER 190/195
MRB-1928, Revision 12. For the purposes of this AD, the initial
compliance times (identified as ``Threshold'' or ``T'' in EMBRAER
190/195 MRB-1928, Revision 12) are expressed in ``total flight
cycles'' or ``total flight hours'' as applicable.
(ii) Within 90 days or 600 flight cycles after February 3, 2020
(the effective date of AD 2019-24-16), whichever occurs later.
(2) For Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ airplanes: Within 90 days after
February 3, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2019-24-16), revise the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the tasks specified in Appendix A--Airworthiness
Limitations (AL), to the EMBRAER Lineage 1000/1000E Maintenance
Planning Guide, MPG-2928, Revision 8, dated October 10, 2018
(``EMBRAER Lineage 1000/1000E MPG-2928, Revision 8''). The initial
compliance times for the tasks are at the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) Within the applicable times specified in EMBRAER Lineage
1000/1000E MPG-2928, Revision 8. For the purposes of this AD, the
initial compliance times (identified as ``Threshold'' or ``T'' in
EMBRAER Lineage 1000/1000E MPG-2928, Revision 8) are expressed in
``total flight cycles'' or ``total flight hours'' as applicable.
(ii) Within 90 days or 600 flight cycles after February 3, 2020
(the effective date of AD 2019-24-16), whichever occurs later.
(h) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions, Intervals, and
Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With a New
Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2019-24-16, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph
(i) of this AD: After the existing maintenance or inspection program
has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be
used unless the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an
AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1)
of this AD.
(i) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, ANAC AD 2023-12-02. Accomplishing the revision of
the existing maintenance or inspection program required by this
paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(j) Exceptions to ANAC AD 2023-12-02
(1) Where ANAC AD 2023-12-02 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not adopt paragraph (d) of ANAC AD 2023-12-02.
(3) Where paragraph (c) of ANAC AD 2023-12-02 refers to
``alternative inspections or inspection intervals,'' for this AD,
replace that text with ``alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
intervals, and CDCCLs.''
(k) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) 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 responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified
in paragraph (l) 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 responsible Flight Standards 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
Validation Branch, FAA; or ANAC; or ANAC's authorized Designee. If
approved by the ANAC Designee, the approval must include the
Designee's authorized signature.
(l) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Joshua Bragg,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (216) 316-6418; email
[email protected].
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions
required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following material was approved for IBR on [DATE 35 DAYS
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL RULE].
(i) Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC)
AD 2023-12-02, effective December 15, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following material was approved for IBR on February 3,
2020 (84 FR 71772, December 30, 2019).
(i) Appendix A--Airworthiness Limitations (AL); to the EMBRAER
190/195 Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB-1928, Revision 12,
dated September 27, 2018.
(ii) Appendix A--Airworthiness Limitations (AL), to the EMBRAER
Lineage 1000/1000E Maintenance Planning Guide, MPG-2928, Revision 8,
dated October 10, 2018.
(5) For ANAC AD 2023-12-02 identified in this AD, contact ANAC,
Aeronautical Products Certification Branch (GGCP), Rua Dr. 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; telephone 55 (12) 3203-6600;
email anac.gov.br">pac@anac.gov.br; website anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this
ANAC AD on the ANAC website at sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/DA/
DAE.asp.
(6) For Embraer material identified in this AD, contact Embraer
S.A., Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria
Lima, 2170--Putim--12227-901 S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos--SP--
Brazil; telephone 55 (12) 3927-5852 or 55 (12) 3309-0732; fax 55
(12) 3927-7546; email [email protected]; website
www.flyembraer.com.
(7) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(8) 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].
Issued on August 20, 2024.
Suzanne Masterson,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-22318 Filed 9-27-24; 8:45 am]
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