AD 2007-17-10 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135BJ Airplanes

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

This AD applies to EMBRAER Model EMB-135BJ airplanes, as identified in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-38-0013, dated March 24, 2006, certificated in any category; except those that have previously accomplished EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-38-0015 or 145LEG-38-0020.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 5,000 flight hours or 4 years after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the water and waste system drain masts with P/N 9402.369.00674 by new ones bearing a P/N 9402.369.00675, according to the detailed instructions and procedures described in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-38-0013, dated March 24, 2006. (2) The accomplishment of the detailed instructions and procedures described in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-38-0015, dated November 25, 2005; or 145LEG-38-0020, dated February 3, 2006; are acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2007-01-04, effective January 29, 2007, and the service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD, for related information. Table 1.—Sources of Related Information EMBRAER Service Bulletin— Revision level— Dated— 145LEG-38-0005 02 November 20, 2003. 145LEG-38-0013 Original March 24, 2006. 145LEG-38-0015 Original November 25, 2005. 145LEG-38-0020 Original February 3, 2006. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-38-0013, dated March 24, 2006; and EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-38-0005, Revision 02, dated November 20, 2003; as applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box 343—CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos Campos—SP, Brazil. (3) You may review copies 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 NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 14, 2007. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-16427 Filed 8-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 5,000 flight hours or 4 years after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the water and waste system drain masts with P/N 9402.369.00674 by new ones bearing a P/N 9402.369.00675, according to the detailed instructions and procedures described in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-38-0013, dated March 24, 2006. (2) The accomplishment of the detailed instructions and procedures described in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-38-0015, dated November 25, 2005; or 145LEG-38-0020, dated February 3, 2006; are acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2007-01-04, effective January 29, 2007, and the service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD, for related information. Table 1.—Sources of Related Information EMBRAER Service Bulletin— Revision level— Dated— 145LEG-38-0005 02 November 20, 2003. 145LEG-38-0013 Original March 24, 2006. 145LEG-38-0015 Original November 25, 2005. 145LEG-38-0020 Original February 3, 2006. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-38-0013, dated March 24, 2006; and EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-38-0005, Revision 02, dated November 20, 2003; as applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box 343—CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos Campos—SP, Brazil. (3) You may review copies 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 NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 14, 2007. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-16427 Filed 8-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P