Regulatory Evaluation

Docket No. FAA- Directorate Identifier: 2012-CE-011-AD

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Estimated Costs:

Action

(e.g., Inspection, 

replacement)

Do not include oncondition costs here

Costs per Product (e.g., aircraft, engine, 

propeller, appliance)

Work-hours

(include 

access, testing, 

and close-up)

Labor 

cost 

(@$85/h

our)

Parts Cost Total Costs 

(labor + 

parts)

Number of 

U.S. 

Registered 

Products

Total Cost 

for U.S. Fleet

Insp (SB -0003) -

Group 1 0.5 $ 42.50 $0 $ 42.50 8 $ 340.00

Mod (SB -0002

Part I) - Group 1 27.0 $2,295.0

0

$100 $2,395.00 8 $19,160.00

Mod (SB -0002 

Part I) - Group 2 27.0 $2,295.0

0

$100 $2,395.00 28 $67,060.00

Mod (SB -0002 

Part II) - Group 3 19.0 $1,615.0

0

$100 $1,715.00 0 $ 0.00

Insp (SB -0004 Part 

II) - Group 3 0.5 $ 42.50 $0 $ 42.50 0 $ 0.00

Insp (SB -0004 Part 

I) - Group 4 2.0 $ 170.00 $0 $ 170.00 2 $ 340.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00

The known number of products in compliance: 0

Total Costs of compliance for U.S. fleet: $86,900

Costs covered under warranty (if known) $83,300

On-Condition Costs:

Action

(e.g., Inspection, 

replacement)

Work-hours 

(include access, 

testing, and closeup)

Labor cost 

(@$85/hour)

Parts Cost Cost per Product

Mod (SB -0003) -

Group1 2.0 $ 170.00 $50 $ 220.00
Mod (SB -0004 

Part II) - Group 3 38.0 $3,230.00 $50 $3,280.00

Mod (SB -0004 

Part I) - Group 4 20.0 $1,700.00 $50 $1,750.00

$ 0.00 $ 0.00

Special considerations for Economic Analysis (Use this field to explain anything in the Estimated Costs table 

that was assumed or might not be obvious. This field can also be used to explain warranty costs): Embraer will 

provide the all labor hours specified, free of charge, if the modification is accomplished at an 

authorized Embraer Service Center. This offer is good for a period of 12 months from SB 505-57-

0003 issue date (11/16/11), and for a period of 24 months from SB 505-57-0002 issue date 

(02/13/12) and SB 505-57-0004 issue date (02/16/12). Parts costs consist of an estimate for the 

required consumable materials to be provided by the operator for each modification. 

Executive Order 12866:

Could the AD be considered a “significant regulatory action”?

YES* NO 

*Explanation: 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures:

Is the AD significant? 

YES* NO 

*Explanation: 

Regulatory Flexibility Act:

Will the AD have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities? Explain for 

either a Yes or No answer.

YES NO 

Explanation: This AD will affect an estimated 38 U.S. registered aircraft. If the aircraft are 

modified at an Embraer Service Center, then the labor hours will be covered by warranty for a 

period of time after issuance of the respective service information. 

Intrastate Aviation in Alaska:

This AD could affect intrastate aviation in Alaska. Is it appropriate to include specific requirements for 

aircraft operated in Alaska where aviation might be the only mode of transportation?

YES* NO 

*Explanation: