AD 2005-14-02 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes

Models named: EMB-135, Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, -145EP. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to all EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-26-0012, Revision 01, dated January 6, 2005; and EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-26-0003, Revision 01, dated January 6, 2005.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Inspection (f) Within 1,000 flight hours or 180 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever is first: Inspect to determine the part number (P/N) of the left and right engine fire handles, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-26-0012, Revision 01, dated January 6, 2005 (for Model EMB-135 and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes, except for Model EMB-135BJ airplanes); or EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-26-0003, Revision 01, dated January 6, 2005 (for Model EMB-135BJ series airplanes); as applicable. Instead of inspecting the left and right engine fire handles, a review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable if the P/Ns of the left and right engine fire handles can be determined conclusively from that review. If left and right engine fire handles, P/Ns 1-7054-1 and 2-7054-1, respectively, are found installed on the airplane, then no further action is required by this paragraph. If any engine fire handle having P/N 1-7054-2 or 2-7054-2 is found installed on the airplane, before further flight, replace the engine fire handle with an engine fire handle having P/N 1-7054-1 or 2-7054-1, as applicable, in accordance with the service bulletin. Parts Installation (g) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install left or right engine fire handles, P/Ns 1-7054-2 and 2-7054-2, on any airplane. Credit for Previous Service Bulletin (h) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-26-0012, dated October 6, 2004; or EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-26-0003, dated October 6, 2004; as applicable; are acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (i) 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. Related Information (j) Brazilian airworthiness directive 2004-10-01, effective October 30, 2004, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (k) You must use EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-26-0012, Revision 01, dated January 6, 2005; or EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-26-0003, Revision 01, dated January 6, 2005; as applicable; to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of these documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To get copies of the service information, contact Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box 343—CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos Campos—SP, Brazil. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC. To review copies of the service information, go to 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 . Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29, 2005. Kevin M. Mullin, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05-13431 Filed 7-8-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD was prompted by cases of the internal circuit of the engine fire handle failing. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the internal circuit of the engine fire handle that could disable the fuel shut-off valves and the discharge of the fire extinguishing agent, which, in the event of a fire, could result in the inability to extinguish a fire.