AD 2010-01-12 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes

Models named: ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, -100 SU, -200 LR, -200 STD, -200 SU. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, -100 SU, -200 LR, -200 STD, and -200 SU airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in Embraer Service Bulletins 170-24-0019, dated December 6, 2006; 170-24-0020, dated November 30, 2006; and 170-31-0020, Revision 01, dated May 21, 2008.

Unless already done, do the following actions as applicable. (1) For airplanes identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 170-24-0019, dated December 6, 2006: Within 6,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, modify the electrical wiring in the overhead panel of the cockpit in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin 170-24-0019, dated December 6, 2006. (2) For airplanes identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 170-24-0020, dated November 30, 2006: Within 6,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, change the Air Data Smart Probe 3 channel B power supply bus from ESS2 to ESS3 in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin 170-24-0020, dated November 30, 2006. (3) For airplanes identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 170-31-0020, Revision 01, dated May 21, 2008: Within 6,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, duplicate the Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) 429 airspeed signal for an extension longer than the rotor burst impact area; change the primary power source for the modular avionics unit (MAU) 2 from DC BUS 2 to DC ESS BUS 2 to include an additional ground and to provide dual electrical power to MAU 2; and change the wiring of the slat/flap actuators control electronics (SF-ACE) 1 and 2 to primary actuator control electronics (P-ACE) 1, 2, and 3; in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin 170-31-0020, Revision 01, dated May 21, 2008. (4) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD according to Embraer Service Bulletin 170-31-0020, dated July 20, 2007, are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 1: 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: Kenny Kaulia, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2848; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. (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 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), 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 Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) Airworthiness Directive 2008-09-01, dated September 30, 2008, and the service information identified in Table 1 of this AD, for related information. Table 1—Service Information Embraer Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— 170-24-0019 Original December 6, 2006. 170-24-0020 Original November 30, 2006. 170-31-0020 01 May 21, 2008. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information contained in Table 2 of this AD 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), Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227-901 São Jose dos Campos—SP—BRASIL; telephone: +55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; fax: +55 12 3927-7546; e-mail: distrib@embraer.com.br; Internet: http://www.flyembraer.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Table 2—Material Incorporated by Reference Embraer Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— 170-24-0019 Original December 6, 2006. 170-24-0020 Original November 30, 2006. 170-31-0020 01 May 21, 2008. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 28, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-212 Filed 1-13-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions as applicable. (1) For airplanes identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 170-24-0019, dated December 6, 2006: Within 6,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, modify the electrical wiring in the overhead panel of the cockpit in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin 170-24-0019, dated December 6, 2006. (2) For airplanes identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 170-24-0020, dated November 30, 2006: Within 6,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, change the Air Data Smart Probe 3 channel B power supply bus from ESS2 to ESS3 in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin 170-24-0020, dated November 30, 2006. (3) For airplanes identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 170-31-0020, Revision 01, dated May 21, 2008: Within 6,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, duplicate the Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) 429 airspeed signal for an extension longer than the rotor burst impact area; change the primary power source for the modular avionics unit (MAU) 2 from DC BUS 2 to DC ESS BUS 2 to include an additional ground and to provide dual electrical power to MAU 2; and change the wiring of the slat/flap actuators control electronics (SF-ACE) 1 and 2 to primary actuator control electronics (P-ACE) 1, 2, and 3; in accordance with Embraer Service Bulletin 170-31-0020, Revision 01, dated May 21, 2008. (4) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD according to Embraer Service Bulletin 170-31-0020, dated July 20, 2007, are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 1: 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: Kenny Kaulia, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2848; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. (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 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), 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 Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) Airworthiness Directive 2008-09-01, dated September 30, 2008, and the service information identified in Table 1 of this AD, for related information. Table 1—Service Information Embraer Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— 170-24-0019 Original December 6, 2006. 170-24-0020 Original November 30, 2006. 170-31-0020 01 May 21, 2008. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information contained in Table 2 of this AD 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), Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227-901 São Jose dos Campos—SP—BRASIL; telephone: +55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; fax: +55 12 3927-7546; e-mail: distrib@embraer.com.br; Internet: http://www.flyembraer.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Table 2—Material Incorporated by Reference Embraer Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— 170-24-0019 Original December 6, 2006. 170-24-0020 Original November 30, 2006. 170-31-0020 01 May 21, 2008. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 28, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-212 Filed 1-13-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P