Document ID: FAA-2014-0172-0003
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: Embraer S.A. Airplanes
Posted Date: 2014-08-28T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 167 (Thursday, August 28, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51229-51231]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-18674]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0172; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-222-AD; 
Amendment 39-17929; AD 2014-16-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports 
of ``BLEED 1(2) LEAK'' messages displayed on the engine indication and 
crew alert system (EICAS), and indirect damage to components of the 
electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) in the engine pylon 
area. This AD requires inspecting the EWIS components for damage, and 
repair if necessary. This AD also requires installing pre-cooler 
deflectors on the left- and right-hand pylons, and applying silicone 
sealant. We are issuing this AD to prevent indirect damage to EWIS 
components near the engine bleed air pre-coolers, which could result in 
a dual engine roll back to idle and consequent dual engine power loss 
and reduced controllability of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective October 2, 2014.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 2, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0172 or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Embraer 
S.A., Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria 
Lima, 2170--Putim--12227-901 S[atilde]o Jose dos Campos--SP--BRASIL; 
telephone +55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; fax +55 12 3927-7546; 
email distrib@embraer.com.br; Internet http://www.flyembraer.com. You 
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathrine Rask, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2180; 
fax 425-227-1320.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Embraer S.A. Model 
ERJ 170 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 
28, 2014 (79 FR 17461).
    The Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), 
which is the aviation authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian 
Airworthiness Directive 2013-11-01, effective November 4, 2013 
(referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness 
Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for 
certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    This [Brazilian] AD results from reports of ``BLEED 1(2) LEAK'' 
messages being displayed on the Engine Indication and Crew Alert 
system (EICAS) panel, and indirect damages to components of the 
Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) on the engine pilone 
area, zones 419 and 429, adjacent to the exhaust flange of the 
engine bleed air precooler.
    Further investigation has shown that a leakage on the flange of 
the precooler refrigerating air exhaust duct caused the damage and 
triggered the message. We are issuing this [Brazilian] AD to prevent 
EWIS components indirect damage, near to engine bleed air precooler, 
which could result in a dual engine roll back to idle and the 
consequent dual engine power loss.

    Required actions include inspecting the EWIS components adjacent to 
the left- and right-hand pre-cooler for damage, and repair if 
necessary; installing pre-cooler deflectors on the left- and right-hand 
pylons, and applying silicone sealant. You may examine the MCAI in the 
AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0172-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 17461, March 28, 
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described 
previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these 
minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (79 FR 17461, March 28, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 17461, March 28, 2014).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 181 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it takes about 6 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $366 per product. Based 
on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to 
be $158,556, or $876 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,

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section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle 
VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the 
Agency's authority.
    We are 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) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) 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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0172; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office 
(telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of 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 adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2014-16-05 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39-17929; Docket No. FAA-2014-
0172; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-222-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 2, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, 
-100 SE, and -100 SU airplanes; and Model ERJ 170-200 LR, -200 SU, 
and -200 STD airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified 
in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-36-0019, dated August 23, 2011.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 36, Pneumatic.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of ``BLEED 1(2) LEAK'' messages 
displayed on the engine indication and crew alert system (EICAS), 
and indirect damage to components of the electrical wiring 
interconnection system (EWIS) in the engine pylon area. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent indirect damage to EWIS components near 
the engine bleed air pre-coolers, which could result in a dual 
engine roll back to idle and consequent dual engine power loss and 
reduced controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions and Compliance Time

    Within 8,000 flight cycles or 12,000 flight hours after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do the actions 
specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Do a general visual inspection of the EWIS components 
adjacent to the left- and right-hand pre-coolers (zones 419 and 429 
respectively) for damage, in accordance with the instructions 
specified in Subject 20-62-00, ``Requirements for EWIS Components 
Inspections and Checks--Maintenance Practices,'' of Chapter 20, 
``Standard Practices-Airframe,'' of EMBRAER 170/175/190/195 Standard 
Wiring Practices Manual SWPM-1590, Revision 25, dated June 3, 2013. 
Repair all damage before further flight, in accordance with the 
instructions specified in Subject 20-62-00, ``Requirements for EWIS 
Components Inspections and Checks--Maintenance Practices,'' of 
Chapter 20, ``Standard Practices-Airframe,'' of EMBRAER 170/175/190/
195 Standard Wiring Practices Manual SWPM-1590, Revision 25, dated 
June 3, 2013.
    (2) Install a new deflector on the left- and right-hand pre-
cooler exhaust flange, in accordance with Part I or Part III, as 
applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service 
Bulletin 170-36-0019, dated August 23, 2011.
    (3) Apply high temp silicone sealant to the left- and right-hand 
pre-cooler, in accordance with Part II or IV, as applicable, of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-36-0019, 
dated August 23, 2011.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(g)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using the service information specified in 
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Subject 20-62-00, ``Requirements for EWIS Components 
Inspections and Checks--Maintenance Practices,'' of Chapter 20, 
``Standard Practices-Airframe,'' of EMBRAER 170/175/190/195 Standard 
Wiring Practices Manual SWPM-1590, Revision 23, dated October 8, 
2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) Subject 20-62-00, ``Requirements for EWIS Components 
Inspections and Checks--Maintenance Practices,'' of Chapter 20, 
``Standard Practices-Airframe,'' of EMBRAER 170/175/190/195 Standard 
Wiring Practices Manual SWPM-1590, Revision 24, dated February 18, 
2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Kathrine 
Rask, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-2180; fax 425-227-1320. Information may be 
emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The 
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer, use these actions if they 
are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if 
they were

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approved by the State of Design Authority (or its delegated agent, 
or the DAH with a State of Design Authority's design organization 
approval, as applicable). You are required to ensure the product is 
airworthy before it is returned to service.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kathrine Rask, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-2180; fax 425-227-1320.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference may be viewed at the addresses specified 
in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-36-0019, dated August 23, 2011.
    (ii) Subject 20-62-00, ``Requirements for EWIS Components 
Inspections and Checks--Maintenance Practices'' of Chapter 20, 
``Standard Practices-Airframe,'' of EMBRAER 170/175/190/195 Standard 
Wiring Practices Manual SWPM-1590, Revision 25, dated June 3, 2013. 
(Page 1 of Subject 20-62-00 is dated February 18, 2013; page 2 is 
dated June 2, 2011; and page 3/4 is dated October 6, 2011. The page 
date shown on the List of Effective Pages for page 4 of Subject 20-
62-00 is March 12, 2009; the correct date for page 4 (page ``3/4'') 
of this subject is October 6, 2011.)
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Embraer S.A., Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. 
Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170--Putim--12227-901 S[atilde]o Jose dos 
Campos--SP--BRASIL; telephone +55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; 
fax +55 12 3927-7546; email distrib@embraer.com.br; Internet http://www.flyembraer.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 14, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-18674 Filed 8-27-14; 8:45 am]
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