Rule2024-23248
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes
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Published
October 8, 2024
Effective
November 12, 2024
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Embraer S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB-505 airplanes. This AD was prompted by analysis of the left-hand (LH) refreshment center and LH forward cabinet that identified the need for installing structural reinforcements. This AD requires installing structural reinforcements 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 8, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 81336-81338]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23248]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-1484; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00968-A;
Amendment 39-22834; AD 2024-17-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Embraer S.A. (Embraer) Model EMB-505 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by analysis of the left-hand (LH) refreshment center and LH
forward cabinet that identified the need for installing structural
reinforcements. This AD requires installing structural reinforcements
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 November 12, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 12,
2024.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1484; 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
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For ANAC material identified in this AD, contact ANAC,
Continuing Airworthiness Technical Branch (GTAC), Rua Doutor 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; phone: 55 (12) 3203-6600; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#daaabbb99ae6bbfab2a8bfbce7" http: anac.gov">anac.gov</a>.br">pac@<a href="http://anac.gov">anac.gov</a>.br</a>; website: <a href="http://anac.gov">anac.gov</a>.br/en/. You may find this material
on the ANAC website at <a href="http://sistemas.anac.gov">sistemas.anac.gov</a>.br/certificacao/DA/DAE.asp. It
is also available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2024-1484.
<bullet> You may view this material 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="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1484.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
phone: (816) 329-4165; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ae0e3e7a4f8fffee2eff8ece5f8eecaecebeba4ede5fc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95fffcf8bbe7e0e1fdf0e7f3fae7f1d5f3f4f4bbf2fae3">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain serial-numbered
Embraer Model EMB-505 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on June 20, 2024 (89 FR 51853). The NPRM was prompted by ANAC
AD 2023-07-01, effective August 10, 2023, as corrected by ANAC
Airworthiness Directive Errata, effective August 10, 2023 (ANAC AD
2023-07-01) (also referred to as the MCAI) issued by National Civil
Aviation Agency of Brazil, which is the aviation authority for Brazil.
The MCAI states that analysis identified that the LH refreshment center
and LH forward cabinet might not withstand the loads expected for
specific emergency landing conditions, which may cause the detachment
of mass items and cause injuries to the airplane occupants. In
addition, the MCAI includes errata to correct a printing error in the
original English version of the MCAI. The MCAI requires installing
structural reinforcements.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require installing structural
reinforcements, as specified in ANAC AD 2023-07-01. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-1484.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
These products have been approved by the aviation authority of
another country and are 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 reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety requires 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed ANAC AD 2023-07-01, which specifies procedures for
installing structural reinforcements.
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.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
The material specified in ANAC AD 2023-07-01 allows the use of
alternative or similar parts in place of the ones specified in the
kits, provided these alternative or similar parts are approved by
Embraer, but this AD requires approval from either the Manager,
International Validation Branch, FAA; ANAC; or ANAC's authorized
Designee.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 229 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Install structural reinforcements... 11 work-hours x $85 per $1,600 $2,535 $580,515
hour = $935.
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The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of
this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact
on affected operators.
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,
(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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2024-17-09 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39-22834; Docket No. FAA-2024-
1484; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00968-A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 12,
2024.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model EMB-505 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in Ag[ecirc]ncia
Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC) AD 2023-07-01,
effective August 10, 2023, as corrected by ANAC Airworthiness
Directive Errata, effective August 10, 2023 (ANAC AD 2023-07-01).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2500, Cabin
Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by an analysis that the left-hand (LH)
refreshment center and LH forward cabinet might not withstand the
loads expected for specific emergency landing conditions. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the possibility of detachment of mass
items during specific emergency landing conditions. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in injuries to the
airplane occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
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, ANAC AD 2023-07-01.
(h) Exceptions to ANAC AD 2023-07-01
(1) Where ANAC AD 2023-07-01 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Although the material referenced in ANAC AD 2023-07-01
allows the use of alternative or similar parts in place of the ones
specified in the kits provided, this AD requires that alternative or
similar parts be approved by the Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA; ANAC; or ANAC's authorized Designee. If approved by the
ANAC Designee, the approval must include the Designee's authorized
signature.
(3) Where the material referenced in ANAC AD 2023-07-01
specifies to ``discard'' certain parts, for this AD replace that
text with ``remove from service.''
(4) This AD does not adopt paragraphs (c) and (d) of ANAC AD
2023-07-01.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the material referenced in ANAC AD 2023-07-01 specifies
to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not
include that requirement.
(j) 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 local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, mail
it to the address identified in paragraph (k) of this AD or email
to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9cddd1d3dfdcfafdfdb2fbf3ea"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="46070b09050620272768212930">[email protected]</span></a>. If mailing information, also submit information by
email. 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.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Jim Rutherford,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (816) 329-4165; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bdd7d4d093cfc8c9d5d8cfdbd2cfd9fddbdcdc93dad2cb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="23494a4e0d5156574b4651454c5147634542420d444c55">[email protected]</span></a>.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC)
AD 2023-07-01, effective August 10, 2023, as corrected by ANAC
Airworthiness Directive Errata, effective August 10, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For ANAC material identified in this AD, contact ANAC,
Continuing Airworthiness Technical Branch (GTAC), Rua Doutor 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; phone: 55 (12) 3203-6600; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f1819092b1cd90d199839497cc" http: anac.gov">anac.gov</a>.br">pac@<a href="http://anac.gov">anac.gov</a>.br</a>; website: <a href="http://anac.gov">anac.gov</a>.br/en/. You may find this
material on the ANAC website at <a href="http://sistemas.anac.gov">sistemas.anac.gov</a>.br/certificacao/
DA/DAE.asp.
(4) You may view this material 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.
(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 <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b2d4c09cdbdcc1c2d7d1c6dbdddcf2dcd3c0d39cd5ddc4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ceafea2e5e2fffce9eff8e5e3e2cce2edfeeda2ebe3fa">[email protected]</span></a>.
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Issued on October 3, 2024.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-23248 Filed 10-7-24; 8:45 am]
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