Rule2022-04918
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A.) Airplanes
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Published
March 9, 2022
Effective
April 13, 2022
Issuing agencies
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Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-12-08 for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-505 airplanes. AD 2020-12-08 required inspections of the mass-balance weights of the elevators, ailerons, and rudder (flight control surfaces) and their attachment parts, and corrective actions if necessary, and revising the airworthiness limitation section (ALS) of the maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness to incorporate new airworthiness limitations. This AD retains the actions required by AD 2020-12-08 and requires, for certain airplanes, cleaning and weighing certain mass-balances and installation or replacement, as applicable; and for certain other mass- balances for certain airplanes, replacement of those mass-balances. This AD was prompted by a determination that new applicable airplane serial numbers and new criteria for the replacement of affected parts are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 46 (Wednesday, March 9, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13129-13135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04918]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-1073; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01303-A;
Amendment 39-21964; AD 2022-05-12]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Empresa Brasileira de Aeron[aacute]utica S.A.)
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-12-08
for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-505 airplanes. AD 2020-12-08 required
inspections of the mass-balance weights of the elevators, ailerons, and
rudder (flight control surfaces) and their attachment parts, and
corrective actions if necessary, and revising the airworthiness
limitation section (ALS) of the maintenance manual or instructions for
continued airworthiness to incorporate new airworthiness limitations.
This AD retains the actions required by AD 2020-12-08 and requires, for
certain airplanes, cleaning and weighing certain mass-balances and
installation or replacement, as applicable; and for certain other mass-
balances for certain airplanes, replacement of those mass-balances.
This AD was prompted by a determination that new applicable airplane
serial numbers and new criteria for the replacement of affected parts
are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 13, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 13,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of July
1, 2020 (85 FR 36312, June 16, 2020).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Phenom Maintenance Support, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima,
2170, P.O. Box 36/2, S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos, 12227-901,
Brazil; phone: +55 12 3927 1000; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#acdcc4c9c2c3c182dec9c0c5cdcec5c0c5d8d5ecc9c1cedecdc9de82cfc3c182cede"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="46362e2328292b6834232a2f27242f2a2f323f06232b24342723346825292b682434">[email protected]</span></a>; website: <a href="https://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/Pages/home.aspx">https://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/Pages/home.aspx</a>. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901
Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. It is also available at
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-1073.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1073; 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 AD, the mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and
other information. The address for Docket Operations is Document
Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329-
4165; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a3c9cace8dd1d6d7cbc6d1c5ccd1c7e3c5c2c28dc4ccd5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5c363531722e292834392e3a332e381c3a3d3d723b332a">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2020-12-08, Amendment 39-21143 (85 FR
36312, June 16, 2020), (AD 2020-12-08). AD 2020-12-08 applied to all
Embraer S.A. (type certificate previously held by Empresa Brasileira de
Aeron[aacute]utica S.A.) Model EMB-505 airplanes and required for
certain serial-numbered airplanes, inspecting the mass-balance weights
of the flight control surfaces and their attachment parts for corrosion
and fragmentation, and taking corrective actions if necessary,
including sending inspection results to Embraer. For all airplanes, AD
2020-12-08 required revising the airworthiness limitation section of
the maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness to
incorporate new airworthiness limitations.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 9, 2021 (86
FR 50487). The NPRM was prompted by Brazilian AD 2020-09-01, dated
September 8, 2020 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), issued by
the Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC), which
is the aviation authority for Brazil. The MCAI states:
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It has been found the occurrence of corrosion in the mass-
balance weights of the control surfaces. The corrosion may lead to
loss of mass or detachment of the mass-balance weights, resulting in
an unbalance control surface, which, in conjunction with certain
flight conditions, could lead to flutter and possible loss of
airplane control.
Since this condition may occur in other airplanes of the same
type and affects flight safety, a corrective action is required.
Thus, sufficient reason exists to request compliance with this
[ANAC] AD in the indicated time limit.
After [ANAC] EAD [Emergency AD] 2020-01-01 was released, a
reassessment of the unsafe condition by Embraer and, subsequently,
the SB [service bulletin] 505-55-0004, revisions 0 and 1, dated
March 25th, 2020 and June 24, 2020, respectively, expanding the list
of affected aircraft serial numbers (S/Ns) as well as inserting more
restrictive criteria to determine the replacement of affected P/Ns
[part numbers].
Therefore, this [ANAC] AD retains the requirements of [ANAC] EAD
2020-01-01, which is superseded, and incorporates new applicable
aircraft S/Ns and new criteria for the replacement of affected P/Ns.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
1073.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to retain the actions required by AD
2020-12-08 and proposed to require, for certain airplanes, cleaning and
weighing certain mass-balances and installation or replacement, as
applicable; and for certain other mass-balances for certain airplanes,
replacement of those mass-balances. In the NPRM, the FAA also proposed
to remove the reporting required by AD 2020-12-08.
Ex Parte Contact
After the comment period closed, the FAA requested clarification
from Embraer about airplane delivery documentation based on a comment
from NetJets. A summary of this discussion can be found in the
rulemaking docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> in Docket No. FAA-
2020-1073.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from Embraer and NetJets. The following
presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to
each comment.
Request To Add ``Required for Compliance'' Language
Embraer requested that the FAA revise the proposed AD to add
language concerning steps in the service information that are
``Required for Compliance'' (RC). Specifically, the commenter requested
the FAA add RC language that has been used in previous ADs for Embraer
products, which states that steps labeled as RC must be done to comply
with the AD, while steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using
accepted methods. The commenter noted that since the proposed AD
specifies complying with several steps with an Embraer service
bulletin, the RC method would be useful in avoiding the need for
alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs).
The FAA adds the RC language requested by Embraer to ADs when the
service information that is incorporated by reference in an AD contains
steps with the ``RC'' notation. Because none of the steps in the
service information incorporated by reference in this AD contain the
``RC'' notation, the language requested by the commenter is
inapplicable. Additional information about the RC method can be found
in FAA Advisory Circular (AC) No. 20-176A, Service Bulletins Related to
Airworthiness Directives and Indicating FAA Approval on Service
Documents, dated June 16, 2014.\1\
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\1\ You can obtain a copy of this AC from the FAA's website at
<a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/">https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/</a>.
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Request To Add Credit Service Information
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to retain the actions in paragraph
(h) of the AD, which required compliance with Embraer Alert Service
Bulletin SB505-55-A004, Revision 5, dated December 12, 2019 (SB505-55-
A004R5). The FAA further proposed to allow credit for the actions in
paragraph (h) of the AD if done previously using Embraer Alert Service
Bulletin SB505-55-A004, Revision 06, dated March 25, 2020 (SB505-55-
A004R06). For the new actions in paragraphs (l) through (n) of the
proposed AD, the FAA proposed to require compliance with Embraer
Service Bulletin SB505-55-0004, Revision 01, dated June 24, 2020
(SB505-55-0004R01). The FAA further proposed to allow credit for those
actions if previously done using Embraer Service Bulletin SB505-55-
0004, dated March 25, 2020.
NetJets requested that the FAA revise the proposed credit
paragraphs to allow credit for actions required by paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD if previously done using Embraer SB505-55-A004R5 and credit
for actions required by paragraphs (l) through (n) of the proposed AD
if previously done Embraer SB505-55-0004R01.
The FAA notes that paragraph (f) of this AD requires compliance
unless already done. Thus, the AD already allows operators to take
credit for the actions required by paragraphs (h), (l), (m), and (n) if
done before the effective date of the AD. The commenter's requested
changes are unnecessary.
Request To Revise Compliance Time
In the NPRM, the FAA retained certain actions and proposed new
actions, with compliance times based on the age of the airplane. For
the retained actions, the FAA proposed that the compliance time remain
based on ``the date of issuance of the original airworthiness
certificate or the original export certificate of airworthiness.'' For
the new actions, the FAA proposed compliance times since new, with a
proposed definition of ``since new'' as ``since the date of issuance of
the original airworthiness certificate or the original export
certificate of airworthiness.''
NetJets requested the FAA change the proposed compliance time from
``within 60 months since new'' to ``within the next 60 months scheduled
maintenance package.'' The commenter stated that, upon aircraft
delivery, Embraer provides a recommended date to start counting
calendar inspections and that this recommended start date does not
always match the date of issuance of the original airworthiness
certificate or the original export certificate of airworthiness.
NetJets stated it operates a large fleet of affected aircraft, and if
the compliance dates in the AD do not align with the scheduled
maintenance package based on Embraer's recommended state date, it could
create an undue hardship, potential downtime, and lost revenue. With
its comment, NetJets provided an example of an Embraer Technical
Disposition (ETD) letter with a recommended start date for counting
calendar inspections.
The FAA has determined that the compliance times, as proposed,
correspond to the compliance times in the MCAI and will ensure an
acceptable level of safety. The FAA notes that the change requested by
the commenter would only affect some inspections required by the AD
(those that require compliance within 60 months where the term ``since
new'' is used). Accordingly, the change requested by the commenter
would result in the compliance times for some of the new inspections
not aligning with the compliance times for the other new inspections or
with the retained actions. The FAA has not changed this AD in this
regard. However, operators may propose a change in the compliance time
in
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accordance with the AMOC procedures specified in paragraph (p) of this
AD.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority,
it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
and service information described above. The FAA reviewed the relevant
data and determined that air safety and the public interest require
adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is adopted
as proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Embraer Alert Service Bulletin SB505-55-A004,
Revision 06, dated March 25, 2020. This service information specifies
procedures for inspecting the mass-balance weights of the flight
control surfaces and their respective attachment parts for corrosion
and fragmentation, and performing corrective actions on certain serial-
numbered Model EMB-505 airplanes. Corrective actions include
installation of a stainless steel mass-balance, replacement of the
mass-balance, and replacement of attachment parts.
The FAA also reviewed Embraer Service Bulletin SB505-55-0004,
Revision 01, dated June 24, 2020. This service information specifies
procedures, for certain airplanes, for cleaning and weighing the
elevator, aileron, and rudder mass-balances, and installing or
replacing the mass-balances (includes replacing attachment parts), as
applicable, and for certain elevator mass-balances for certain
airplanes, replacing those elevator mass-balances (includes replacing
attachment parts).
Embraer has also issued Alert Service Bulletin SB505-55-A004,
Revision 5, dated December 12, 2019, which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by reference as of July 1, 2020 (85
FR 36312, June 16, 2020).
This service information 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.
Other Related Service Information
Embraer has also issued Embraer Service Bulletin SB505-55-0004,
dated March 25, 2020. The actions specified in Embraer Service Bulletin
SB505-55-0004, dated March 25, 2020, are the same as those specified in
Embraer SB505-55-0004R01; however, Embraer SB505-55-0004R01 was issued
to add serial-numbered airplanes to the effectivity. No additional work
is required for airplanes on which Embraer Service Bulletin SB505-55-
0004, dated March 25, 2020, has been accomplished.
Differences Between This AD and the Service Information
Embraer SB505-55-A004R5 and Embraer SB505-55-A004R06 contain
procedures for inspecting for the integrity of the mass-balance weights
of flight control surfaces and their attachment parts. This AD does not
include that requirement.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 392 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Retained inspections from AD 2020- 9 work-hours x $85 per $100........................ $865........................ $339,080.
12[dash]08. hour = $765.
Retained ALS revision from AD 2020- 1 work hour x 85 per $0.......................... $85......................... $33,320.
12-08. hour = $85.
New cleaning, weighing, and Up to 130 work-hours x Up to $18,118............... Up to $29,168............... Up to $11,433,856.
replacement. $85 per hour = Up to
$11,050.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
installations or replacements that would be required based on the
results of the inspections and weighing. The FAA has no way of
determining the number of aircraft that might need these actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Installation or replacement...... Up to 129 work-hours Up to $18,118.............. Up to $29,083.
x $85 per hour = Up
to $10,965.
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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:
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(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2020-12-08, Amendment 39-21143 (85
FR 36312, June 16, 2020); and
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b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:
2022-05-12 Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate previously held by Empresa
Brasileira de Aeron[aacute]utica S.A.): Amendment 39-21964; Docket
No. FAA-2020-1073; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01303-A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 13, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2020-12-08, Amendment 39-21143 (85 FR 36312,
June 16, 2020) (AD 2020-12-08).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Embraer S.A. (type certificate previously
held by Empresa Brasileira de Aeron[aacute]utica S.A.) Model EMB-505
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 5520, Elevator
Structure; 5540, Rudder Structure; and 5751, Ailerons.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of corrosion in the mass-balance
weights of the flight control surfaces and a determination that new
airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address corrosion in the mass-balance weights of the flight
control surfaces. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in loss of mass or the detachment of the mass-balance
weights, resulting in an unbalanced control surface, which could
lead to flutter and loss of airplane control.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Compliance Times for the Actions Required by Paragraph (h)
of This AD, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2020-12-08, with no changes. For airplanes with a serial number
listed in Embraer Alert Service Bulletin SB505-55-A004, Revision 5,
dated December 12, 2019 (Embraer SB505-55-A004R5): At the applicable
compliance time specified in paragraph (g)(1), (2), or (3) of this
AD, accomplish the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes with a serial number listed in Group 1 of
Embraer SB505-55-A004R5: Within 3 calendar days or 5 hours time-in-
service (TIS), whichever occurs first, after July 1, 2020 (the
effective date of AD 2020-12-08).
(2) For airplanes with a serial number listed in Group 3 of
Embraer SB505-55-A004R5: Within 30 calendar days or 50 hours TIS,
whichever occurs first, after July 1, 2020 (the effective date of AD
2020-12-08).
(3) For airplanes with a serial number listed in Group 2 of
Embraer SB505-55-A004R5: Within 60 calendar days or 100 hours TIS,
whichever occurs first, after July 1, 2020 (the effective date of AD
2020-12-08).
(h) Retained Required Actions, Without Reporting Requirement
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2020-12-08, without the requirement to report information to
Embraer. For airplanes with a serial number listed in Embraer SB505-
55-A004R5, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD: Do the inspections identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (6)
of this AD and, before further flight, install or replace the mass-
balance, as applicable, and replace the attachment parts, in
accordance with Parts I through VI and Part VIII, as applicable, of
the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer SB505-55-A004R5; except,
where the service information tells you to submit information to
Embraer, this AD does not require that action.
(1) Do an inspection of the elevator horn mass-balance weights
and attachment parts for corrosion and fragmentation, and weigh each
mass-balance.
(2) Do an inspection of the elevator internal mass-balance
weights and attachment parts for corrosion and fragmentation, and
weigh each mass-balance. You must remove and weigh the mass-balance
weight even if there is no sign of corrosion or material
fragmentation.
(3) Do an inspection of the elevator adjustable mass-balance
weights and attachment parts for corrosion and fragmentation, and
weigh each mass-balance.
(4) Do an inspection of the aileron mass-balance weights and
attachment parts for corrosion and fragmentation, and weigh each
mass-balance. You must remove and weigh the mass-balance weight even
if there is no sign of corrosion or material fragmentation.
(5) Do an inspection of the rudder adjustable mass-balance
weights and attachment parts for corrosion and fragmentation, and
weigh each mass-balance.
(6) Do an inspection of the rudder internal mass-balance weights
and attachment parts for corrosion and fragmentation, and weigh each
mass-balance. You must remove and weigh the mass-balance weight even
if there is no sign of corrosion or material fragmentation.
(i) Retained Revision of the Airworthiness Limitations Section, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2020-12-08, with no changes. Within 10 days after July 1, 2020 (the
effective date of AD 2020-12-08), revise the airworthiness
limitations section (ALS) of the existing maintenance manual or
instructions for continued airworthiness to add the information in
table 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD and the initial compliance time
information in table 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD.
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(j) Retained Provision: No Alternative Actions or Intervals, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2020-12-08, with no changes. After the ALS has been revised as
required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative inspection
intervals may be approved, except as provided in paragraph (p) of
this AD.
(k) New Definition
For the purposes of this AD, ``since new'' is defined as since
the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or
the original export certificate of airworthiness.
(l) New Elevator Mass-Balance Actions (Groups 1, 2, and 3)
At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (l)(1),
(2), or (3) of this AD, clean, weigh, and, as applicable, install or
replace the elevator mass-balances; or replace the elevator mass-
balances; as applicable, in accordance with Part I of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Embraer Service Bulletin SB505-55-
0004, Revision 01, dated June 24, 2020 (Embraer SB505-55-0004R01).
Where steps (1)(d), (2)(d), and (3)(e) of Part I of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Embraer SB505-55-0004R01 reference
``criteria of the PART I,'' use the criteria in section 1.D. of
Embraer SB505-55-0004R01.
(1) For airplanes with a serial number listed as Group 1 or
Group 3 in paragraphs 1.A.(1)(a) and (c), respectively, of Embraer
SB505-55-0004R01: Within 12 months after the effective date of this
AD.
(2) For airplanes with a serial number listed as Group 2 in
paragraph 1.A.(1)(b) of Embraer SB505-55-0004R01, which are not
included in the effectivity of Embraer SB505-55-A004R5 or Embraer
Alert Service Bulletin SB505-55-A004, Revision 06, dated March 25,
2020 (Embraer SB505-55-A004R06): At the applicable compliance time
specified in paragraph (l)(2)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), or (vi) of
this AD.
(i) For airplanes with 12 or fewer months since new as of the
effective date of this AD: Within 18 months after the effective date
of this AD.
(ii) For airplanes with more than 12 months but 24 or fewer
months since new as of the effective date of this AD: Within 12
months after the effective date of this AD.
(iii) For airplanes with more than 24 months but 36 or fewer
months since new as of the effective date of this AD: Within 9
months after the effective date of this AD.
(iv) For airplanes with more than 36 months but 48 or fewer
months since new as of the effective date of this AD: Within 7
months after the effective date of this AD.
(v) For airplanes with more than 48 months but 60 or fewer
months since new as of the effective date of this AD: Within 6
months after the effective date of this AD.
(vi) For airplanes with more than 60 months since new as of the
effective date of this AD: Within 5 months after the effective date
of this AD.
(3) For airplanes with a serial number listed as Group 2 in
paragraph 1.A.(1)(b) of Embraer SB505-55-0004R01, which are included
in the effectivity of Embraer SB505-55-A004R5 or Embraer SB505-55-
A004R06: Before further flight.
(m) New Aileron Mass Balance Actions (Groups 1 and 2)
At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (m)(1),
(2), or (3) of this AD, clean, weigh, and, as applicable, install or
replace the aileron mass-balance in accordance with Part II of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Embraer SB505-55-0004R01. Where steps
(1)(c) and (2)(c) of Part II of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Embraer SB505-55-0004R01 reference ``criteria of the PART II,'' use
the criteria in section 1.D. of Embraer SB505-55-0004R01.
(1) For airplanes with a serial number listed as Group 1 in
paragraph 1.A.(2)(a) of Embraer SB505-55-0004R01: Within 60 months
after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes with a serial number listed as Group 2 in
paragraph 1.A.(2)(b) of Embraer SB505-55-0004R01, which are not
included in the effectivity of Embraer SB505-55-A004R5 or Embraer
SB505-55-A004R06: At the applicable compliance time specified in
paragraph (m)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes with 59 or fewer months since new as of the
effective date of this AD: Within 60 months since new.
(ii) For airplanes with more than 59 months since new as of the
effective date of this AD: Within 120 months since new.
(3) For airplanes with a serial number listed as Group 2 in
paragraph 1.A.(2)(b) of Embraer SB505-55-0004R01, which are included
in the effectivity of Embraer SB505-55-A004R5 or Embraer SB505-55-
A004R06: Before further flight.
(n) New Rudder Mass Balance Actions (Groups 1 and 2)
At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (n)(1),
(2), or (3) of this AD, clean, weigh, and, as applicable, install or
replace the rudder mass-balances in accordance with Part III of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Embraer SB505-55-0004R01. Where steps
(1)(c) and (2)(c) of Part III of the Accomplishment Instructions in
Embraer SB505-55-0004R01 reference ``criteria of the PART III,'' use
the criteria in section 1.D. of Embraer SB505-55-0004R01.
(1) For airplanes with a serial number listed as Group 1 in
paragraph 1.A.(3)(a) of Embraer SB505-55-0004R01: At the applicable
compliance time specified in paragraph (n)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii) of
this AD.
(i) For airplanes with 59 or fewer months since new as of the
effective date of this AD: Within 60 months since new.
(ii) For airplanes with more than 59 months but 119 or fewer
months since new as of the effective date of this AD: Within 120
months since new.
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(iii) For airplanes with more than 119 months since new as of
the effective date of this AD: Within 6 months after the effective
date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes with a serial number listed as Group 2 in
paragraph 1.A.(3)(b) of Embraer SB505-55-0004R01, which are not
included in the effectivity of Embraer SB505-55-A004R5 or Embraer
SB505-55-A004R06: At the applicable compliance time specified in
paragraph (n)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes with 59 or fewer months since new as of the
effective date of this AD: Within 60 months since new.
(ii) For airplanes with more than 59 months since new as of the
effective date of this AD: Within 120 months since new.
(3) For airplanes with a serial number listed as Group 2 in
paragraph 1.A.(3)(b) of Embraer SB505-55-0004R01, which are included
in the effectivity of Embraer SB505-55-A004R5 or Embraer SB505-55-
A004R06: Before further flight.
(o) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, if you performed those actions before July
1, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-12-08) using the service
information specified in paragraphs (o)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii) of
this AD.
(i) Embraer Alert Service Bulletin SB505-55-A004, Revision 2,
dated November 6, 2019.
(ii) Embraer Alert Service Bulletin SB505-55-A004, Revision 3,
dated November 13, 2019.
(iii) Embraer Alert Service Bulletin SB505-55-A004, Revision 4,
dated November 21, 2019.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, if you performed those actions before the
effective date of this AD using Embraer SB505-55-A004R06.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the initial inspections
required by table 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD, if you performed
those actions before July 1, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020-12-
08) using the service information specified in paragraphs (o)(3)(i),
(ii), or (iii) of this AD.
(i) Embraer Alert Service Bulletin SB505-55-A004, Revision 2,
dated November 6, 2019.
(ii) Embraer Alert Service Bulletin SB505-55-A004, Revision 3,
dated November 13, 2019.
(iii) Embraer Alert Service Bulletin SB505-55-A004, Revision 4,
dated November 21, 2019.
(4) This paragraph provides credit for the initial inspections
required by table 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD, if you performed
those actions before the effective date of this AD using Embraer
SB505-55-A004R5 or Embraer SB505-55-A004R06.
(5) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (l), (m), and (n) of this AD, if you performed those
actions before the effective date of this AD using Embraer Service
Bulletin SB505-55-0004, dated March 25, 2020.
(p) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
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 local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation
Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (q)(1) of this AD and email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#281105697e7b0569617a051f1b18056965676b684e4949064f475e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="083125495e5b2549415a253f3b38254945474b486e6969266f677e">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) 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.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2020-12-08 are approved as AMOCs for
the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(q) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Jim Rutherford,
Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329-4165; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9bf1f2f6b5e9eeeff3fee9fdf4e9ffdbfdfafab5fcf4ed"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="73191a1e5d0106071b1601151c0117331512125d141c05">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Brazilian AD 2020-09-01, dated September 8, 2020, for related
information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2020-1073.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (r)(5) and (6) of this AD.
(r) 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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 13, 2022.
(i) Embraer Alert Service Bulletin SB505-55-A004, Revision 06,
dated March 25, 2020.
(ii) Embraer Service Bulletin SB505-55-0004, Revision 01, dated
June 24, 2020.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
July 1, 2020 (85 FR 36312, June 16, 2020).
(i) Embraer Alert Service Bulletin SB505-55-A004, Revision 5,
dated December 12, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Phenom Maintenance Support, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170,
P.O. Box 36/2, S[atilde]o Jos[eacute] dos Campos, 12227-901, Brazil;
phone: +55 12 3927 1000; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#91e1f9f4fffefcbfe3f4fdf8f0f3f8fdf8e5e8d1f4fcf3e3f0f4e3bff2fefcbff3e3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="53233b363d3c3e7d21363f3a32313a3f3a272a13363e31213236217d303c3e7d3121">[email protected]</span></a>;
website: <a href="https://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/Pages/home.aspx">https://www.embraer.com.br/en-US/Pages/home.aspx</a>.
(6) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901
Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(7) 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, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3355411d5a5d40435650475a5c5d735d5241521d545c45"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b0d6c29ed9dec3c0d5d3c4d9dfdef0ded1c2d19ed7dfc6">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on February 24, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-04918 Filed 3-8-22; 8:45 am]
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