AD 2008-02-01 Airworthiness Directives; 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, certificated in any category, as identified in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0080, dated October 10, 2006.

Within 48 months or 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, unless already done: Carry out a general visual inspection (GVI) for presence of cotton adhesive tape, part number (P/N) FMM 1121-5, in the interior of center-passenger cabin furnishings, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0080, dated October 10, 2006. If any cotton tape, P/N FMM 1121-5, is found, before further flight, replace it with new PVF adhesive tape bearing P/N KB42/75, as specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. (1) Replace cotton adhesive tapes, P/N FMM 1121-5, located under the center-passenger cabin carpet, with new PVF adhesive tapes bearing P/N KB42/75, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. (2) Replace cotton adhesive tapes, P/N FMM 1121-5, applied to electrical cables in the bottom of the forward galley assembly, to electrical cables and inside the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) forward and LH aft side ledges, and to electrical cables, flexible hose of the video monitor, soundproofing blanket, and in the LH and RH forward and RH aft pocket door covers and partitions, with new PVF adhesive tapes bearing P/N KB42/75 with heat-shrinkable sleeve, P/N RNF-100-1-0, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. Note 1: For the purpose of this AD, a general visual inspection (GVI) is: “A visual examination of the interior or exterior area of an installation or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance, unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to enhance visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight or drop-light, and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.” FAA AD Differences Note 2: 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, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 2007-03-04, effective April 10, 2007, and EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0080, dated October 10, 2006, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0080, dated October 10, 2006, 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 January 4, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-470 Filed 1-15-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Within 48 months or 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, unless already done: Carry out a general visual inspection (GVI) for presence of cotton adhesive tape, part number (P/N) FMM 1121-5, in the interior of center-passenger cabin furnishings, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0080, dated October 10, 2006. If any cotton tape, P/N FMM 1121-5, is found, before further flight, replace it with new PVF adhesive tape bearing P/N KB42/75, as specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. (1) Replace cotton adhesive tapes, P/N FMM 1121-5, located under the center-passenger cabin carpet, with new PVF adhesive tapes bearing P/N KB42/75, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. (2) Replace cotton adhesive tapes, P/N FMM 1121-5, applied to electrical cables in the bottom of the forward galley assembly, to electrical cables and inside the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) forward and LH aft side ledges, and to electrical cables, flexible hose of the video monitor, soundproofing blanket, and in the LH and RH forward and RH aft pocket door covers and partitions, with new PVF adhesive tapes bearing P/N KB42/75 with heat-shrinkable sleeve, P/N RNF-100-1-0, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. Note 1: For the purpose of this AD, a general visual inspection (GVI) is: “A visual examination of the interior or exterior area of an installation or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance, unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to enhance visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight or drop-light, and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.” FAA AD Differences Note 2: 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, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 2007-03-04, effective April 10, 2007, and EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0080, dated October 10, 2006, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG-25-0080, dated October 10, 2006, 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 January 4, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-470 Filed 1-15-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P