AD 2005-05-09 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series Airplanes

Models named: EMB-135, -145 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial numbers (S/Ns) 145004 through 145187 inclusive, S/Ns 145191 through 145196 inclusive, S/N 145200, and S/N 145204.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the plastic lens protection grids in the baggage compartment from breaking away and exposing the lens as a source of fire, which could lead to fire damage to the aircraft systems and structure, and expose the passengers and crew to hazardous quantities of smoke, accomplish the following: Note 1: EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-25-0168, Change 02, dated August 8, 2000, references C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin 145-20216-25-03, Revision 2, dated June 9, 2000, as an additional source of service information for accomplishment of the modification. The C&D Aerospace service bulletin is included within the EMBRAER service bulletin. Modification (a) Within 2,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Modify the mid, aft, and forward, baggage compartment upper liners to replace the plastic lens protection grids on all upper liners with new, light metal lens protection grids, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-25-0168, Change 02, dated August 8, 2000. Actions Accomplished Previously (b) Modifications to the cargo liners accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-25-0168, Change 01, dated April 13, 2000, are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in this AD. Parts Installation (c) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane a smoke detector cover having part number 7161119-507, or a ceiling panel having part number 7161011-507, 7161011-517, 7161011-519, 7161011-523, 7161011-525, 7161011-527, 7161011-529, 7161011-531, or 7161011-533. Alternative Methods of Compliance (d) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (e) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, the actions must be done in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-25-0168, Change 02, dated August 8, 2000. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box 343—CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos Campos—SP, Brazil. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; 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. Note 2: The subject of this AD is addressed in Brazilian airworthiness directive 2000-06-01, dated July 3, 2000. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on April 14, 2005. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 28, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05-4551 Filed 3-9-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P