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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, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and
email to: AMOC@faa.gov.
(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.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as specified by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD:
For material that contains steps that are
labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the
provisions of paragraphs (j)(3)(i) and (ii) of
this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or
substep. An AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(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.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Krista Greer, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3221;
email: krista.greer@faa.gov.
SUMMARY:
(l) 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.
(i) Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil
(ANAC) AD 2023–06–01R1, effective June 17,
2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For ANAC material 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
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, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
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Suzanne Masterson,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate
Management Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2025–00387 Filed 1–13–25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2024–2550; Project
Identifier MCAI–2024–00345–T; Amendment
39–22903; AD 2024–25–01]
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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; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023–23–
09, which applied to all Embraer S.A.
Model ERJ 190–400 airplanes. AD 2023–
23–09 required repetitive inspections of
the press-fitted bushings of the wing
ailerons for migration and broken
sealant, measurements of the distance
between the aileron surfaces and hinge
fittings, functional checks of the
backlash of the wing aileron control
system, and all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions.
Since the FAA issued AD 2023–23–09,
it was determined that certain
requirements needed to be clarified.
This AD continues to require all actions
of ANAC AD 2023–05–02 with revised
compliance requirements, as specified
in an Agência Nacional de Aviação 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 January 29,
2025.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 29, 2025.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by February 28, 2025.
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You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
regulations.gov. Follow the instructions
for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2024–2550; 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 street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
• For ANAC material 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 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, 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–2024–2550.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Krista Greer, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–
3221; email: krista.greer@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written data, views, or arguments about
this final rule. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2024–2550; Project Identifier MCAI–
2024–00345–T’’ at the beginning of your
comments. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the final
rule, explain the reason for any
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recommended change, and include
supporting data. The FAA will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this final rule
because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business
Information (CBI) as described in the
following paragraph, and other
information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments
received, without change, to
regulations.gov, including any personal
information you provide. The agency
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received
about this final rule.
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Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and
actually treated as private by its owner.
Under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt
from public disclosure. If your
comments responsive to this AD contain
commercial or financial information
that is customarily treated as private,
that you actually treat as private, and
that is relevant or responsive to this AD,
it is important that you clearly designate
the submitted comments as CBI. Please
mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA
will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they
will not be placed in the public docket
of this AD. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to Krista Greer, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th
Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone:
206–231–3221; email: krista.greer@
faa.gov. Any commentary that the FAA
receives which is not specifically
designated as CBI will be placed in the
public docket for this rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2023–23–09,
Amendment 39–22611 (88 FR 89286,
December 27, 2023) (AD 2023–23–09),
for all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–400
airplanes. AD 2023–23–09 was
prompted by an MCAI originated by
ANAC, which is the aviation authority
for Brazil. ANAC issued AD 2023–05–
02R1, dated June 17, 2024 (ANAC AD
2023–05–02R1), to correct an unsafe
condition.
AD 2023–23–09 required repetitive
inspections of the press-fitted bushings
of the wing ailerons for migration and
broken sealant, measurements of the
distance between the aileron surfaces
and hinge fittings, functional checks of
the backlash of the wing aileron control
system, and all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions, as
specified in ANAC AD 2023–05–02,
effective May 18, 2023, which was
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incorporated by reference in FAA AD
2023–23–09. The FAA issued AD 2023–
23–09 to address a limit cycle
oscillation phenomenon, which could
expose the surrounding structure and
systems to unacceptable vibration levels
and reduce airplane controllability.
Actions Since AD 2023–23–09 Was
Issued
Since the FAA issued AD 2023–23–
09, ANAC superseded ANAC AD 2023–
05–02 and issued ANAC AD 2023–05–
02R1, effective June 17, 2024 (ANAC AD
2023–05–02R1) (also referred to as the
MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–400
airplanes. The MCAI states that the
compliance paragraph was changed.
The changes clarify that discrepancies
found during any inspection must be
corrected immediately, without any
additional intervening actions.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
wear on the wing hinge bearing
assembly of the aileron surfaces that
could lead to excessive backlash. If not
addressed, this backlash could result in
a limit cycle oscillation phenomenon
exposing the surrounding structure and
systems to unacceptable vibration levels
and reducing airplane controllability.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2024–2550.
Explanation of Retained Requirements
Although this AD does not explicitly
restate the requirements of AD 2023–
05–02, this AD retains all of the
requirements of AD 2023–05–02. Those
requirements are referenced in ANAC
AD 2023–05–02R1, which, in turn, is
referenced in paragraph (g) of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
Under 1 CFR Part 51
ANAC AD 2023–05–02R1 specifies
procedures for repetitive general visual
inspections of the press-fitted bushings
of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand
(RH) wing ailerons for migration and
broken sealant; repetitive detailed
inspections to measure the distance
between the LH and RH wing aileron
surfaces and hinge fittings; repetitive
functional checks of the backlash of the
LH and RH wing aileron control system;
and applicable related investigative and
corrective actions. The related
investigative actions include a detailed
inspection of the torque values of the
attachment parts on the LH and RH
wing aileron surfaces; a general visual
inspection of the press-fitted bushings
on the LH and RH aileron surfaces, as
applicable, for damage (i.e., elongation,
scratches, and nicks) and rotation or
migration (i.e., gap between the bushing
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flange and lug, or broken sealant around
the bushing); a general visual inspection
of the sliding bushings of the LH and
RH aileron surfaces, as applicable, for
damage (i.e., scratches, steps, and dents)
and migration of the press-fitted
bushing pair; a detailed inspection to
measure the outer diameter of the
sliding bushings; a detailed inspection
to check the inner diameter of the pressfitted bushings of certain aileron
fittings; measurement of the outer
diameters of the mating sliding bushing
and bolt shank; and an operational
check of the aileron control system, or
a rigging procedure and deflection
check, as applicable. The corrective
actions include retorquing the nuts and
installing cotter pins on the bolts and
nuts of the attachment parts on the LH
and RH wing aileron surfaces and
replacing the bearings and press-fitted
and sliding bushings. This material is
reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section.
FAA’s Determination
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
is issuing this AD after determining that
the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
on other products of the same type
design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD requires accomplishing the
actions specified in ANAC AD 2023–
05–02R1 described previously, except
for any differences identified as
exceptions in the regulatory text of this
AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance
Information
In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to
improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to
use some civil aviation authority (CAA)
ADs as the primary source of
information for compliance with
requirements for corresponding FAA
ADs. The FAA has been coordinating
this process with manufacturers and
CAAs. As a result, ANAC AD 2023–05–
02R1 is incorporated by reference in this
AD. This AD requires compliance with
ANAC AD 2023–05–02R1 in its entirety
through that incorporation, except for
any differences identified as exceptions
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in the regulatory text of this AD.
Material required by ANAC AD 2023–
05–02R1 for compliance will be
available at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2024–2550 after this
AD is published.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
Section 553(b) of the Administrative
Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 551 et
seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense
with notice and comment procedures
for rules when the agency, for ‘‘good
cause,’’ finds that those procedures are
‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
to the public interest.’’ Under this
section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without
providing notice and seeking comment
prior to issuance. Further, section
553(d) of the APA authorizes agencies to
make rules effective in less than thirty
days, upon a finding of good cause.
There are currently no domestic
operators of these products.
Accordingly, notice and opportunity for
prior public comment are unnecessary,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b). In addition,
for the foregoing reasons, the FAA finds
that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this
amendment effective in less than 30
days.
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
The requirements of the RFA do not
apply when an agency finds good cause
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule
without prior notice and comment.
Because the FAA has determined that it
has good cause to adopt this rule
without notice and comment, RFA
analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
Currently, there are no affected U.S.registered airplanes. For any affected
airplane that is imported and placed on
the U.S. Register in the future, the FAA
provides the following cost estimates to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Up to 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ............................................................................................................
$0
$680
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on
the results of any required actions. The
FAA has no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need these
on-condition actions:
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ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Up to 22 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,870 .......................................................................................................
$500
$2,370
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.
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,
and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska.
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
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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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:
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2023–23–09, Amendment 39–
22611 (88 FR 89286, December 27,
2023); and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
■
■
2024–25–01 Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Yaborã Indústria
Aeronáutica S.A.; Embraer S.A.):
Amendment 39–22903; Docket No.
FAA–2024–2550; Project Identifier
MCAI–2024–00345–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective January 29, 2025.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2023–23–09,
Amendment 39–22611 (88 FR 89286,
December 27, 2023) (AD 2023–23–09).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Embraer S.A. (Type
Certificate previously held by Yaborã
Indústria Aeronáutica S.A.; Embraer S.A.)
Model ERJ 190–400 airplanes, certificated in
any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight Controls.
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of
unexpected wear on the wing hinge bearing
assembly of the aileron surfaces found during
the functional test of the aileron control
system backlash. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address wear on the wing hinge bearing
assembly of the aileron surfaces that could
lead to excessive backlash. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in a
limit cycle oscillation phenomenon exposing
the surrounding structure and systems to
unacceptable vibration levels and reducing
airplane controllability.
(3) Where paragraph (b)(3) of ANAC AD
2023–05–02R1 specifies to ‘‘measure de
distances,’’ this AD requires replacing those
words with ‘‘measure the distances.’’
(4) All applicable related investigative and
corrective actions specified in paragraphs
(b)(4)(iii) and (b)(4)(iii)(a) of ANAC AD 2023–
05–02R1 must be done before the next flight
after the functional check of the left-hand
(LH) and right-hand (RH) wing aileron
control system.
(5) All applicable related investigative
actions specified in paragraph (c)(4)(ii) of
ANAC AD 2023–05–02R1 must be done
before the next flight after the detailed
inspection on the LH and RH removed
aileron surface, as applicable.
(6) Where paragraph (d) of ANAC AD
2023–05–02R1 specifies to repeat the
inspections ‘‘at each 3,000 FH,’’ this AD
requires replacing that text with ‘‘at intervals
not to exceed 3,000 FH’’; and where
paragraph (d) of ANAC 2023–05–02R1
specifies performing subsequent inspections
‘‘after 3000 FH,’’ this AD requires replacing
those words with ‘‘within 3,000 FH.’’
(7) Where paragraph (d) of ANAC AD
2023–05–02R1 specifies to ‘‘Repeat the
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(f) Compliance
(h) Exceptions to ANAC AD 2023–05–02R1
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(1) Where ANAC AD 2023–05–02R1 refers
to its effective date, this AD requires using
the effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD requires replacing table 01 of
ANAC AD 2023–05–02R1 with figure 1 to
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD; and where
paragraph (b)(1) of ANAC AD 2023–05–02R1
specifies ‘‘the applicable intervals and
limitations established in the ‘Table 01—
Compliance intervals and limitations’ of this
AD,’’ this AD requires using figure 1 to
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
(g) Requirements
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, Agência Nacional de
Aviação Civil (ANAC) AD 2023–05–02R1,
effective June 17, 2024 (ANAC AD 2023–05–
02R1).
inspections and the actions required by the
paragraphs (b) and (c) of this AD,’’ this AD
requires replacing that text with ‘‘Repeat the
inspections required by paragraph (b) of this
AD.’’
(8) Where paragraph (e) of ANAC AD
2023–05–02R1 specifies ‘‘since the airplane
maintenance records clearly identify that the
actions required by the paragraphs (b) and (c)
of this AD have been complied with,’’ this
AD requires replacing that text with ‘‘if the
airplane maintenance records clearly identify
that the actions required by paragraphs (b)
and (c) of this AD, as applicable, have been
complied with.’’
(9) This AD does not adopt paragraph (f)
of ANAC AD 2023–05–02R1.
(10) Although the service information
specified in ANAC AD 2023–05–02R1
specifies returning certain parts the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the material referenced in ANAC
AD 2023–05–02R1 specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
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(j) 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, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and
email to: AMOC@faa.gov.
(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.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as specified by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD:
For material that contains steps that are
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labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the
provisions of paragraphs (j)(3)(i) and (ii) of
this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or
substep. An AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Krista Greer, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3221;
email: krista.greer@faa.gov.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
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(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.
(i) Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil
(ANAC) AD 2023–05–02R1, effective June 17,
2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For ANAC material 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
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, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(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 January 6, 2025.
Suzanne Masterson,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate
Management Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
II. Discussion
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
3. The 2015 Adjustment Act defines a
civil monetary penalty as any penalty,
fine, or other sanction that: (A)(i) is for
a specific monetary amount as provided
by Federal law; or (ii) has a maximum
amount provided for by Federal law; (B)
is assessed or enforced by an agency
pursuant to Federal law; and (C) is
assessed or enforced pursuant to an
administrative proceeding or a civil
action in the federal courts.4 This
definition applies to the maximum civil
penalties that may be imposed under
the Federal Power Act (FPA),5 the
Natural Gas Act (NGA),6 the Natural Gas
Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA),7 and the
Interstate Commerce Act (ICA).8
4. Under the 2015 Adjustment Act,
the first step for such adjustment of a
civil monetary penalty for inflation
requires determining the percentage by
which the U.S. Department of Labor’s
Consumer Price Index for all-urban
consumers (CPI–U) for October of the
preceding year exceeds the CPI–U for
October of the year before that.9 The
CPI–U for October 2024 exceeded the
CPI–U for October 2023 by 2.598
percent.10
5. The second step requires
multiplying the CPI–U percentage
increase by the applicable existing
maximum civil monetary penalty.11
This step results in a base penalty
increase amount.
6. The third step requires rounding
the base penalty increase amount to the
nearest dollar and adding that amount
to the base penalty to calculate the new
adjusted maximum civil monetary
penalty.12
7. Under the 2015 Adjustment Act, an
agency is directed to use the maximum
civil monetary penalty applicable at the
time of assessment of a civil penalty,
regardless of the date on which the
violation occurred.13
8. The adjustments that the
Commission is required to make
18 CFR Parts 250 and 385
[Docket No. RM25–4–000; Order No. 906]
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation
Adjustments
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (Commission) is
issuing a final rule to amend its
regulations governing the maximum
civil monetary penalties assessable for
violations of statutes, rules, and orders
within the Commission’s jurisdiction.
The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended
most recently by the Federal Civil
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Improvements Act of 2015, requires the
Commission to issue this final rule.
DATES: This final rule is effective
January 14, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin Dinan, Attorney, Office of
Enforcement, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Phone: (202)
502–6214; email: Kevin.Dinan@ferc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. In this
final rule, the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (Commission) is complying
with its statutory obligation to amend
the civil monetary penalties provided by
law for matters within the agency’s
jurisdiction.
SUMMARY:
I. Background
2. The Federal Civil Penalties
Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements
Act of 2015 (2015 Adjustment Act),1
which further amended the Federal
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
of 1990 (1990 Adjustment Act),2
required the head of each Federal
agency to issue a rule by July 2016
adjusting for inflation each ‘‘civil
monetary penalty’’ provided by law
within the agency’s jurisdiction and to
make further inflation adjustments on
an annual basis every January 15
thereafter.3
1 Public
Law 114–74, Sec. 701, 129 Stat. 584, 599.
Law 101–410, 104 Stat. 890 (codified as
amended at 28 U.S.C. 2461 note).
3 28 U.S.C. 2461 note, at (4). The Commission
made its January 2024 adjustment on January 5,
2024, in Docket No. RM24–3–000. See Civil
Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments, Order No.
903, 89 FR 1806 (Jan. 11, 2024), 186 FERC ¶ 61,017
(2024).
2 Public
PO 00000
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4 28
U.S.C. 2461 note at (3).
U.S.C. 791a et seq.
6 15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.
7 15 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.
8 49 App. U.S.C. 1 et seq. (1988).
9 28 U.S.C. 2461 note at (5)(b)(1).
10 See, e.g., Memorandum from Shalanda D.
Young, Office of Management and Budget,
Implementation of the Penalty Inflation
Adjustments for 2025, Pursuant to the Federal Civil
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements
Act of 2015 (Dec. 17, 2024).
11 28 U.S.C. 2461 note at (5)(a).
12 Id.
13 Id. at (6).
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-2550; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00345-T;
Amendment 39-22903; AD 2024-25-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
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; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-23-
09, which applied to all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-400 airplanes. AD
2023-23-09 required repetitive inspections of the press-fitted bushings
of the wing ailerons for migration and broken sealant, measurements of
the distance between the aileron surfaces and hinge fittings,
functional checks of the backlash of the wing aileron control system,
and all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. Since
the FAA issued AD 2023-23-09, it was determined that certain
requirements needed to be clarified. This AD continues to require all
actions of ANAC AD 2023-05-02 with revised compliance requirements, 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 January 29, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 29,
2025.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by February 28, 2025.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to regulations.gov. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-2550; 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
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
For ANAC material 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 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, 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-2024-2550.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krista Greer, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone:
206-231-3221; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2024-2550; Project
Identifier MCAI-2024-00345-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The
most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the final rule,
explain the reason for any
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recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule
because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this final rule.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Krista
Greer, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3221; email: [email protected]. Any
commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated
as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2023-23-09, Amendment 39-22611 (88 FR 89286,
December 27, 2023) (AD 2023-23-09), for all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-
400 airplanes. AD 2023-23-09 was prompted by an MCAI originated by
ANAC, which is the aviation authority for Brazil. ANAC issued AD 2023-
05-02R1, dated June 17, 2024 (ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1), to correct an
unsafe condition.
AD 2023-23-09 required repetitive inspections of the press-fitted
bushings of the wing ailerons for migration and broken sealant,
measurements of the distance between the aileron surfaces and hinge
fittings, functional checks of the backlash of the wing aileron control
system, and all applicable related investigative and corrective
actions, as specified in ANAC AD 2023-05-02, effective May 18, 2023,
which was incorporated by reference in FAA AD 2023-23-09. The FAA
issued AD 2023-23-09 to address a limit cycle oscillation phenomenon,
which could expose the surrounding structure and systems to
unacceptable vibration levels and reduce airplane controllability.
Actions Since AD 2023-23-09 Was Issued
Since the FAA issued AD 2023-23-09, ANAC superseded ANAC AD 2023-
05-02 and issued ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1, effective June 17, 2024 (ANAC AD
2023-05-02R1) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-400 airplanes. The MCAI
states that the compliance paragraph was changed. The changes clarify
that discrepancies found during any inspection must be corrected
immediately, without any additional intervening actions.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address wear on the wing hinge
bearing assembly of the aileron surfaces that could lead to excessive
backlash. If not addressed, this backlash could result in a limit cycle
oscillation phenomenon exposing the surrounding structure and systems
to unacceptable vibration levels and reducing airplane controllability.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-2550.
Explanation of Retained Requirements
Although this AD does not explicitly restate the requirements of AD
2023-05-02, this AD retains all of the requirements of AD 2023-05-02.
Those requirements are referenced in ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1, which, in
turn, is referenced in paragraph (g) of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1 specifies procedures for repetitive general
visual inspections of the press-fitted bushings of the left-hand (LH)
and right-hand (RH) wing ailerons for migration and broken sealant;
repetitive detailed inspections to measure the distance between the LH
and RH wing aileron surfaces and hinge fittings; repetitive functional
checks of the backlash of the LH and RH wing aileron control system;
and applicable related investigative and corrective actions. The
related investigative actions include a detailed inspection of the
torque values of the attachment parts on the LH and RH wing aileron
surfaces; a general visual inspection of the press-fitted bushings on
the LH and RH aileron surfaces, as applicable, for damage (i.e.,
elongation, scratches, and nicks) and rotation or migration (i.e., gap
between the bushing flange and lug, or broken sealant around the
bushing); a general visual inspection of the sliding bushings of the LH
and RH aileron surfaces, as applicable, for damage (i.e., scratches,
steps, and dents) and migration of the press-fitted bushing pair; a
detailed inspection to measure the outer diameter of the sliding
bushings; a detailed inspection to check the inner diameter of the
press-fitted bushings of certain aileron fittings; measurement of the
outer diameters of the mating sliding bushing and bolt shank; and an
operational check of the aileron control system, or a rigging procedure
and deflection check, as applicable. The corrective actions include
retorquing the nuts and installing cotter pins on the bolts and nuts of
the attachment parts on the LH and RH wing aileron surfaces and
replacing the bearings and press-fitted and sliding bushings. This
material is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination
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 is issuing this AD after determining that the
unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on
other products of the same type design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in ANAC AD
2023-05-02R1 described previously, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result,
ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1 is incorporated by reference in this AD. This AD
requires compliance with ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1 in its entirety through
that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions
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in the regulatory text of this AD. Material required by ANAC AD 2023-
05-02R1 for compliance will be available at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-2550 after this AD is published.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C.
551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment
procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds that
those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the
public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
There are currently no domestic operators of these products.
Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are
unnecessary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b). In addition, for the
foregoing reasons, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good
cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and
comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt
this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. For any
affected airplane that is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in
the future, the FAA provides the following cost estimates to comply
with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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Up to 8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $680
$680.................................
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 22 work-hours x $85 per hour = $500 $2,370
$1,870...............................
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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, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
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:
0
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-23-09, Amendment 39-22611
(88 FR 89286, December 27, 2023); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2024-25-01 Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by
Yabor[atilde] Ind[uacute]stria Aeron[aacute]utica S.A.; Embraer
S.A.): Amendment 39-22903; Docket No. FAA-2024-2550; Project
Identifier MCAI-2024-00345-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 29, 2025.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2023-23-09, Amendment 39-22611 (88 FR 89286,
December 27, 2023) (AD 2023-23-09).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate previously
held by Yabor[atilde] Ind[uacute]stria Aeron[aacute]utica S.A.;
Embraer S.A.) Model ERJ 190-400 airplanes, certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls.
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of unexpected wear on the wing
hinge bearing assembly of the aileron surfaces found during the
functional test of the aileron control system backlash. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address wear on the wing hinge bearing assembly
of the aileron surfaces that could lead to excessive backlash. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in a limit cycle
oscillation phenomenon exposing the surrounding structure and
systems to unacceptable vibration levels and reducing airplane
controllability.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
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, Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o
Civil (ANAC) AD 2023-05-02R1, effective June 17, 2024 (ANAC AD 2023-
05-02R1).
(h) Exceptions to ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1
(1) Where ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1 refers to its effective date,
this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD requires replacing table 01 of ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1
with figure 1 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD; and where paragraph
(b)(1) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1 specifies ``the applicable intervals
and limitations established in the `Table 01--Compliance intervals
and limitations' of this AD,'' this AD requires using figure 1 to
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
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(3) Where paragraph (b)(3) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1 specifies to
``measure de distances,'' this AD requires replacing those words
with ``measure the distances.''
(4) All applicable related investigative and corrective actions
specified in paragraphs (b)(4)(iii) and (b)(4)(iii)(a) of ANAC AD
2023-05-02R1 must be done before the next flight after the
functional check of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wing
aileron control system.
(5) All applicable related investigative actions specified in
paragraph (c)(4)(ii) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1 must be done before the
next flight after the detailed inspection on the LH and RH removed
aileron surface, as applicable.
(6) Where paragraph (d) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1 specifies to
repeat the inspections ``at each 3,000 FH,'' this AD requires
replacing that text with ``at intervals not to exceed 3,000 FH'';
and where paragraph (d) of ANAC 2023-05-02R1 specifies performing
subsequent inspections ``after 3000 FH,'' this AD requires replacing
those words with ``within 3,000 FH.''
(7) Where paragraph (d) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1 specifies to
``Repeat the inspections and the actions required by the paragraphs
(b) and (c) of this AD,'' this AD requires replacing that text with
``Repeat the inspections required by paragraph (b) of this AD.''
(8) Where paragraph (e) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1 specifies
``since the airplane maintenance records clearly identify that the
actions required by the paragraphs (b) and (c) of this AD have been
complied with,'' this AD requires replacing that text with ``if the
airplane maintenance records clearly identify that the actions
required by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this AD, as applicable, have
been complied with.''
(9) This AD does not adopt paragraph (f) of ANAC AD 2023-05-
02R1.
(10) Although the service information specified in ANAC AD 2023-
05-02R1 specifies returning certain parts the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the material referenced in ANAC AD 2023-05-02R1
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
(j) 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, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email to:
[email protected].
(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.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as specified by
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD: For material that contains steps that
are
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labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (j)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled ``RC Exempt,'' then the
RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is
required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and
identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Krista Greer,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines,
WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3221; email: [email protected].
(l) 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.
(i) Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC)
AD 2023-05-02R1, effective June 17, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For ANAC material 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
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, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(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].
Issued on January 6, 2025.
Suzanne Masterson,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2025-00423 Filed 1-13-25; 8:45 am]
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