[Federal Register: December 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 232)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-22631; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-183-AD;
Amendment 39-14394; AD 2005-25-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
EMBRAER Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes.
This AD requires modifying electrical harnesses located at the left-
and right-hand wing roots; and re-routing and modifying the harness of
the right-hand outboard flap actuator. This AD results from fuel system
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to
prevent chafed electrical harnesses, which could result in a potential
source of ignition for fuel vapors near a fuel tank and consequent fire
or fuel tank explosion.
DATES: This AD becomes effective January 9, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of January 9,
2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov
or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
room PL-401, Washington, DC.
Contact Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box
343--CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos Campos--SP, Brazil, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-2474; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness directive (AD) docket on the
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management
Facility office
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between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to all EMBRAER Model EMB-
120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on October 7, 2005 (70 FR 58626).
That NPRM proposed to require modifying electrical harnesses located at
the left- and right-hand wing roots; and re-routing and modifying the
harness of the right-hand outboard flap actuator.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
This AD will affect about 112 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
actions will take about 8 work hours per airplane, at an average labor
rate of $65 per work hour. Required parts will cost about $979 per
airplane. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the AD for U.S.
operators is $167,888, or $1,499 per airplane.
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.
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
We have determined that 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); 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2005-25-01 Empresa Brasileira De Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER):
Amendment 39-14394. Docket No. FAA-2005-22631; Directorate
Identifier 2005-NM-183-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective January 9, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all EMBRAER Model EMB-120, -120ER, -
120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes, certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafed electrical
harnesses, which could result in a potential source of ignition for
fuel vapors near a fuel tank and consequent fire or fuel tank
explosion.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Corrective Action
(f) Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this
AD, modify the electrical harnesses located at the left- and right-
hand wing roots; and re-route and modify the harness of the right-
hand outboard flap actuator; in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 120-24-0059, Revision 02,
dated March 18, 2005.
Previously Accomplished Actions
(g) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 120-24-0059, dated April 6,
2004; and Revision 01, dated November 9, 2004; are acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
Related Information
(i) Brazilian airworthiness directive 2005-06-01, dated June 29,
2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use EMBRAER Service Bulletin 120-24-0059, Revision
02, dated March 18, 2005, to perform the actions that are required
by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. EMBRAER Service
Bulletin 120-24-0059, Revision 02, contains the following effective
pages:
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Revision level
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1, 3.......................... 02............ March 18, 2005.
2, 17, 18..................... 01............ Nov. 9, 2004.
4-16, 19-21................... Original...... April 6, 2004.
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The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and
1 CFR part 51. Contact Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER), P.O. Box 343--CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos Campos--SP,
Brazil, for a copy of this service information. You may review
copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call
(202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 25, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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