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distribution of power and failure on one FGCS channel during a given (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
responsibilities among the various flight, such a failure condition will remain (AMOCs): The Manager, International
levels of government. undetected or latent in subsequent flights. If Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
For the reasons discussed above, I another failure occurs on the second FGCS Directorate, FAA, Attn: Todd Thompson,
channel, the result may be a command Aerospace Engineer, International Branch,
certify this proposed regulation: hardover by the autopilot. ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory The MCAI for Model ERJ 190 airplanes FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; states: Washington 98057–3356, has the authority to
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the It has been found that some ‘‘caution’’ approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures messages issued by the Flight Guidance using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and Control System (FGCS) are not displayed on Before using any approved AMOC on any
3. Will not have a significant aircraft equipped with EPIC software load airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
economic impact, positive or negative, 4.3, 4.4 or 4.5. Therefore, following a possible your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
on a substantial number of small entities failure on one FGCS channel during a given the FAA Flight Standards District Office
under the criteria of the Regulatory flight, such a failure condition will remain (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
undetected or latent in subsequent flights. If (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
Flexibility Act.
another failure occurs on the second FGCS in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
We prepared a regulatory evaluation channel, the result may be a command
of the estimated costs to comply with a manufacturer or other source, use these
hardover by the autopilot. actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
this proposed AD and placed it in the A command hardover is a sudden roll, actions are considered FAA-approved if they
AD docket. pitch, or yaw movement, which could result are approved by the State of Design Authority
in reduced controllability of the airplane. (or their delegated agent). You are required
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 The MCAI mandates a functional test of the to assure the product is airworthy before it
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation flight guidance control system channels is returned to service.
safety, Safety. engagement. The corrective action is (3) Reporting Requirements: For any
replacement of the actuator input-output reporting requirement in this AD, under the
The Proposed Amendment processor if necessary. provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
Accordingly, under the authority Actions and Compliance the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
delegated to me by the Administrator, has approved the information collection
(f) Unless already done, do the following requirements and has assigned OMB Control
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part actions.
39 as follows: Number 2120–0056.
(1) Within 300 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, do a functional Related Information
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS check of the flight guidance control system (h) Refer to MCAI Brazilian Airworthiness
DIRECTIVES (FGCS) channels engagement, in accordance Directives 2006–11–02 and 2006–11–03, both
with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170–22– effective November 16, 2006; EMBRAER
1. The authority citation for part 39 0003 or EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190–22–
continues to read as follows: Service Bulletins 170–22–0003 and 190–22–
0002, both dated November 9, 2006, as 0002, both dated November 9, 2006;
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. applicable. Repeat the functional check EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170–31–0019,
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 flight Revision 01, dated June 25, 2007; and
§ 39.13 [Amended] hours, until the optional terminating action EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190–31–0009,
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding described by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD had
Revision 02, dated June 29, 2007; for related
been done. If any malfunction of the FGCS
the following new AD: information.
is discovered during any functional check
EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE required by this paragraph, before further Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER): flight, do all applicable replacements of the 13, 2007.
Docket No. FAA–2007–27785; actuator input-output processor in Stephen P. Boyd,
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–267–AD. accordance with the applicable service Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane
bulletin. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Comments Due Date
Note 1: For the purpose of this AD, a [FR Doc. E7–21008 Filed 10–24–07; 8:45 am]
(a) We must receive comments by functional check is: ‘‘A quantitative check to
November 19, 2007. determine if one or more functions of an item BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
airworthiness information (MCAI) for Model paragraph (f)(2) of this AD; this difference –135ER, –135KE, –135KL, –135LR,
ERJ 170 airplanes states: has been coordinated with the Agência –145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR,
It has been found that some ‘‘caution’’ Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC). –145XR, –145MP, and –145EP
messages issued by the Flight Guidance Airplanes
Control System (FGCS) are not displayed on Other FAA AD Provisions
aircraft equipped with EPIC software load (g) The following provisions also apply to AGENCY:Federal Aviation
17.3 or 17.5. Therefore, following a possible this AD: Administration (FAA), DOT.
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promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Applicability Instructions of the applicable service
air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) This AD applies to Empresa Brasileira bulletin.
for practices, methods, and procedures de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model (B) If the valve is not damaged or the tube
EMB–135BJ, –135ER, –135KE, –135KL, is not obstructed, re-install the valve or
the Administrator finds necessary for
–135LR, –145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, install another one bearing P/N C146009–2,
safety in air commerce. This regulation C146009–3, or C146009–4; or re-install the
is within the scope of that authority –145XR, –145MP, and –145EP airplanes,
certificated in any category, except aircraft tube; in accordance with the
because it addresses an unsafe condition having serial numbers 14500921, 14500928, Accomplishment Instructions of the
that is likely to exist or develop on 14500932, 14500949, 14500958, 14500971, applicable service bulletin.
products identified in this rulemaking 14500973 and up, which will have in-factory (iii) If any engine anti-ice system valve
action. modification incorporated. with P/N C146009–4 is found, no further
action is required by paragraph (f)(1) of this
Regulatory Findings Subject AD. In this case, paragraphs (f)(2), (f)(3),
(d) Air Transport Association of America (f)(4), (f)(7), and (f)(8) of this AD are not
We determined that this proposed AD
Code 30: Ice and Rain Protection. applicable. However, paragraphs (f)(5) and
would not have federalism implications (f)(6) of this AD must be accomplished.
under Executive Order 13132. This Reason (2) PART II—Within the next 1,500 flight
proposed AD would not have a (e) The mandatory continuing hours or 9 months after the effective date of
substantial direct effect on the States, on airworthiness information (MCAI) states: this AD, whichever occurs first, and
the relationship between the national It has been found the occurrence of engine thereafter at intervals that do not exceed
Government and the States, or on the anti-ice system valve failure, where the valve 1,000 flight hours or 6 months, whichever
distribution of power and spring seat has broken and obstructed the occurs first, carry out a detailed inspection
responsibilities among the various anti-ice system venturi tube. Aircraft for damage of both LH and RH engine anti-
dispatch with that failure may be allowed by ice system valves bearing P/N C146009–2 or
levels of government. C146009–3; and a special detailed inspection
the operator Minimum Equipment List
For the reasons discussed above, I (MEL), since the engine anti-ice system valve for obstruction of the corresponding engine
certify this proposed regulation: be locked in the OPEN position. However, anti-ice system tubes; according to the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory there is no readily available means to make detailed instructions and procedures
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; sure the anti-ice system tubing is free of described in EMBRAER Service Bulletin
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the debris, allowing unrestricted hot airflow to 145–30–0049, Revision 01, dated October 19,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures the piccolo tube on the engine inlet lip. 2006; or 145LEG–30–0016, Revision 01,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and Therefore, should the aircraft encounter icing dated February 5, 2007; as applicable;
3. Will not have a significant conditions, ice may accrete in the engine accomplishing paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and
inlet lip and be ingested through the air inlet, (f)(2)(ii) of this AD.
economic impact, positive or negative,
resulting in possible engine damage and (i) If the valve is damaged or the tube is
on a substantial number of small entities obstructed, as shown in EMBRAER Service
flame-out.
under the criteria of the Regulatory The MCAI requires inspection of the Bulletin 145–30–0049, Revision 01, dated
Flexibility Act. engine anti-icing system valves and tubes to October 19, 2006; or 145LEG–30–0016,
We prepared a regulatory evaluation detect damage and, if necessary, replacement Revision 01, dated February 5, 2007; as
of the estimated costs to comply with of the anti-icing system valves. applicable; before further flight: Replace the
this proposed AD and placed it in the valve with another one bearing P/N
Actions and Compliance C146009–2, C146009–3, or C146009–4; or
AD docket.
(f) Unless already done, do the following remove the obstruction; as applicable; in
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 actions. accordance with the Accomplishment
(1) PART I—Within the next 500 flight Instructions of the applicable service
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
hours or 3 months after the effective date of bulletin.
safety, Safety. this AD, whichever occurs first, carry out a (ii) If the valve is not damaged, and the
The Proposed Amendment general visual inspection of both LH (left- tube is not obstructed, before further flight:
hand) and RH (right-hand) engine anti-ice Re-install the valve or install another one
Accordingly, under the authority system valves to determine their P/N (part bearing P/N C146009–2, C146009–3, or
delegated to me by the Administrator, number). C146009–4; or remove the obstruction; as
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (i) If any engine anti-ice system valve with applicable; in accordance with the
39 as follows: P/N C146009–2 is found, no further action is Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER
required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. Service Bulletin 145–30–0049, Revision 01,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (ii) If any anti-ice system valve with P/N dated October 19, 2006; or 145LEG–30–0016,
DIRECTIVES C146009–3 is found, before further flight: Revision 01, dated February 5, 2007; as
Remove it and carry out a detailed inspection applicable.
1. The authority citation for part 39 regarding its integrity; and carry out a special (3) PART III—Any engine anti-ice system
continues to read as follows: detailed inspection for an obstruction in the valve with P/N C146009–2 or C146009–3 that
corresponding engine anti-ice system tubes; will be installed as a replacement as
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. according to the detailed instructions and provided for in paragraph (f)(1) and (f)(2) of
§ 39.13 [Amended] procedures described in EMBRAER Service this AD, must undergo a detailed inspection
Bulletin 145–30–0049, Revision 01, dated for its integrity before installation, and any
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding October 19, 2006; or 145LEG–30–0016, damage or obstruction repaired, according to
the following new AD: Revision 01, dated February 5, 2007; as the detailed instructions and procedures
EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE applicable. described in EMBRAER Service Bulletin
AERONAUTICA S.A. (EMBRAER): (A) If the valve is damaged or the tube is 145–30–0049, Revision 01, dated October 19,
Docket No. FAA–2007–0083; Directorate obstructed, as shown in EMBRAER Service 2006; or 145LEG–30–0016, Revision 01,
Identifier 2006–NM–266–AD. Bulletin 145–30–0049, Revision 01, dated dated February 5, 2007; as applicable; and
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(ii) If the valve is not damaged installation instructions and procedures described in irregularity. The examination is likely to
is permitted. EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145–30–0044, make extensive use of specialized inspection
(4) PART IV—Any engine anti-ice system Revision 01, dated June 26, 2006, or Revision techniques and/or equipment. Intricate
tubes that will be installed on the aircraft as 02, dated September 25, 2006; or 145LEG– cleaning and substantial access or
a replacement as provided for in paragraph 30–0018, Revision 02, dated December 12, disassembly procedure may be required.’’
(f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, must undergo a 2006; as applicable.
special detailed inspection before (7) PART VII—Within the next 2,500 flight FAA AD Differences
installation, and any damage or obstruction hours or 12 months after the effective date of
repaired, according to the detailed this AD, whichever occurs first, install Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
instructions and procedures described in engine anti-ice system valves bearing P/N or service information as follows: No
EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145–30–0049, C146009–4 in the LH and RH engine differences.
Revision 01, dated October 19, 2006; or positions, replacing P/N C146009–3,
145LEG–30–0016, Revision 01, dated according to the detailed instructions and Other FAA AD Provisions
February 5, 2007; as applicable. procedures described in EMBRAER Service
(g) The following provisions also apply to
(5) PART V—If any engine anti-ice system Bulletin 145–30–0044, Revision 01, dated
valve with P/N C146009–4 has been found June 26, 2006, Revision 02, dated September this AD:
during the inspection required by paragraph 25, 2006, or Revision 03, dated December 12, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(f)(1) of this AD, do paragraphs (f)(5)(i) or 2006; or 145LEG–30–0018, Revision 02, (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM–116,
(f)(5)(ii) of this AD, as applicable, within the dated December 12, 2006; as applicable. International Branch, Transport Airplane
next 1,500 flight hours or 9 months after the (8) PART VIII—Within the next 6,000 flight Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs hours or 30 months after the effective date of approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
first. this AD, whichever occurs first, install using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(i) If the valve was installed according to engine anti-ice system valves bearing P/N Send information to ATTN: Todd Thompson,
the detailed instructions and procedures C146009–4 in the LH and RH engine Aerospace Engineer, International Branch,
described in EMBRAER Service Bulletin positions, replacing P/N C146009–2,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
145–30–0044, Revision 01, dated June 26, according to the detailed instructions and
procedures described in EMBRAER Service FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
2006, Revision 02, dated September 25, 2006,
or Revision 03, dated December 12, 2006; or Bulletin 145–30–0044, Revision 01, dated Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425)
145LEG–30–0018, Revision 02, dated June 26, 2006; Revision 02, dated September 227–1175; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using
December 12, 2006; as applicable; no further 25, 2006, or Revision 03, dated December 12, any approved AMOC on any airplane to
action is required by this AD. 2006; or 145LEG–30–0018, Revision 02, which the AMOC applies, notify your
(ii) If the valve was installed according to dated December 12, 2006; as applicable. appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
the detailed instructions and procedures (9) The installation of engine anti-ice FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
described in EMBRAER Service Bulletin system valves bearing P/N C146009–4 or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
145–30–0044, Revision 03, dated December according to the detailed instructions and (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
12, 2006; 145LEG–30–0018, dated June 26, procedures described in EMBRAER Service
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
2006; or 145LEG–30–0018, Revision 01, Bulletin 145–30–0044, Revision 01, dated
a manufacturer or other source, use these
dated September 25, 2006; as applicable; June 26, 2006, Revision 02, dated September
25, 2006, or Revision 03, dated December 12, actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
carry out a special detailed inspection in the
corresponding engine anti-ice system tubes, 2006; or 145LEG–30–0018, Revision 02, actions are considered FAA-approved if they
and repair any damage or remove any dated December 12, 2006; as applicable; are approved by the State of Design Authority
obstruction; according to the detailed constitutes a terminating action for this AD, (or their delegated agent). You are required
instructions and procedures described in in lieu of the repetitive inspections required to assure the product is airworthy before it
EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145–30–0049, by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. is returned to service.
Revision 01, dated October 19, 2006; or Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a (3) Reporting Requirements: For any
145LEG–30–0016, Revision 01, dated general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual reporting requirement in this AD, under the
February 5, 2007; as applicable. examination of an interior or exterior area, provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
(6) PART VI—Before aircraft dispatch with installation, or assembly to detect obvious the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
one or two engine anti-ice system valves damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of has approved the information collection
inoperative (Master Minimum Equipment inspection is made from within touching requirements and has assigned OMB Control
List (MMEL) 30–21–01), carry out a detailed distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
inspection for damage of the affected engine Number 2120–0056.
may be necessary to ensure visual access to
anti-ice system valves; and a special detailed all surfaces in the inspection area. This level Related Information
inspection for obstruction of the of inspection is made under normally
corresponding engine anti-ice system tubes; (h) Refer to MCAI Brazilian Airworthiness
available lighting conditions such as
and repair any damage or obstruction before daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or Directive 2006–09–03R1, effective January 4,
further flight. Do all actions according to the droplight and may require removal or 2007; and EMBRAER Service Bulletins 145–
detailed instructions and procedures opening of access panels or doors. Stands, 30–0044, Revision 03, dated December 12,
described in EMBRAER Service Bulletin ladders, or platforms may be required to gain 2006; 145–30–0049, Revision 01, dated
145–30–0049, Revision 01, dated October 19, proximity to the area being checked.’’ October 19, 2006; 145LEG–30–0016, Revision
2006; or 145LEG–30–0016, Revision 01, 01, dated February 5, 2007; and 145LEG–30–
dated February 5, 2007; as applicable; Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a
detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive 0018, Revision 02, dated December 12, 2006;
accomplishing paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, for related information.
unless: examination of a specific item, installation,
(i) Valves with P/N C146009–4 have been or assembly to detect damage, failure, or Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
previously installed according to the detailed irregularity. Available lighting is normally 15, 2007.
instructions and procedures described in supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Ali Bahrami,
EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145–30–0044,
Revision 03, dated December 12, 2006; or Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface Aircraft Certification Service.
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