AD 2007-24-03 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR Airplanes and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes

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

This AD applies to all EMBRAER Model EMB-135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR airplanes; and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes; certificated in any category.

Prior to the accumulation of 22,000 total flight cycles, or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later, unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Add two reinforcements to the forward fuselage skin on the LH and RH sides between frames 9 to 10 and 10 to 11, and stringers 12 to 15. Install supports to the reinforcements and stringers as well as new fasteners to the reinforcements and supports, and reroute the electrical wiring on the affected area. Do all actions in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-53-0067, Revision 01, dated February 27, 2007; or Revision 02, dated August 28, 2007. (2) Accomplishing the detailed instructions and procedures described in the EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-53-0051, dated July 15, 2004; or EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-53-0051, Revision 01, dated February 7, 2006; is considered acceptable for compliance with the actions specified in 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, 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2125; 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 2007-05-01R1, effective July 4, 2007, and the service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD, for related information. Table 1.—Service Bulletins EMBRAER Service Bulletin Revision level Date 145-53-0051 Original July 15, 2004. 145-53-0051 01 February 7, 2006. 145-53-0067 01 February 27, 2007. 145-53-0067 02 August 28, 2007. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information specified in Table 2 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 2.—Material Incorporated by Reference EMBRAER Service Bulletin Revision level Date 145-53-0051 Original July 15, 2004. 145-53-0051 01 February 7, 2006. 145-53-0067 01 February 27, 2007. 145-53-0067 02 August 28, 2007. EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-53-0051, Revision 01, dated February 7, 2006, has the following effective pages:   Page No. Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1, 2 01 February 7, 2006. 3-129 Original July 15, 2004. (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 November 13, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-22635 Filed 11-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Prior to the accumulation of 22,000 total flight cycles, or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later, unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Add two reinforcements to the forward fuselage skin on the LH and RH sides between frames 9 to 10 and 10 to 11, and stringers 12 to 15. Install supports to the reinforcements and stringers as well as new fasteners to the reinforcements and supports, and reroute the electrical wiring on the affected area. Do all actions in accordance with EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-53-0067, Revision 01, dated February 27, 2007; or Revision 02, dated August 28, 2007. (2) Accomplishing the detailed instructions and procedures described in the EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-53-0051, dated July 15, 2004; or EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-53-0051, Revision 01, dated February 7, 2006; is considered acceptable for compliance with the actions specified in 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, 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2125; 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 2007-05-01R1, effective July 4, 2007, and the service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD, for related information. Table 1.—Service Bulletins EMBRAER Service Bulletin Revision level Date 145-53-0051 Original July 15, 2004. 145-53-0051 01 February 7, 2006. 145-53-0067 01 February 27, 2007. 145-53-0067 02 August 28, 2007. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information specified in Table 2 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 2.—Material Incorporated by Reference EMBRAER Service Bulletin Revision level Date 145-53-0051 Original July 15, 2004. 145-53-0051 01 February 7, 2006. 145-53-0067 01 February 27, 2007. 145-53-0067 02 August 28, 2007. EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-53-0051, Revision 01, dated February 7, 2006, has the following effective pages:   Page No. Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1, 2 01 February 7, 2006. 3-129 Original July 15, 2004. (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 November 13, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-22635 Filed 11-27-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P