AD 2010-08-02 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Airplanes

Models named: ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, -100 SU, -200 LR, -200 STD, -200 SU, ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW. 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; and Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 ECJ, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes; certificated in any category; equipped with firewall hydraulic shutoff valves having part number (P/N) 975287-3 or P/N 975287-5.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within the next 600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, perform an operational test for proper operation of the firewall hydraulic shutoff valves P/N 975287-3 or P/N 975287-5, as applicable, in accordance with the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD. If the valve fails the operational test, as described in the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD, before further flight, replace the faulty hydraulic shutoff valve with another one bearing P/N 975287-3 or P/N 975287-5. Repeat the test thereafter at intervals that do not exceed 600 flight hours. Note 1: For the purpose of this AD, an operational test is: “A task to determine that an item is fulfilling its intended purpose. The test does not require quantitative tolerances. This is a failure finding task.” Table 1—Embraer Service Information EMBRAER Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— 170-29-0013 Original December 13, 2006. 170-29-0013 01 July 24, 2007. 190-29-0008 Original December 13, 2006. 190-29-0008 01 July 24, 2007. (2) Replacing a firewall hydraulic shutoff valve having P/N 975287-3 or P/N 975287-5 with a valve having P/N 975287-7, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190-29-0021 or 170-29-0024, both dated December 22, 2008, as applicable, terminates the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD for that valve. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: A final solution has been identified since the MCAI were issued and we are providing it as an optional terminating action in this AD. This difference has been coordinated with Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC). Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM-116, International Branch, 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, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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 Brazilian Airworthiness Directives 2007-02-01R2 and 2007-02-02R2, both effective July 17, 2009; and the service information listed in Table 2 of this AD; for related information. Table 2—Embraer Service Information EMBRAER Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— 170-29-0013 Original December 13, 2006. 170-29-0013 01 July 24, 2007. 170-29-0024 Original December 22, 2008. 190-29-0008 Original December 13, 2006. 190-29-0008 01 July 24, 2007. 190-29-0021 Original December 22, 2008. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the applicable service information specified in Table 3 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. If you accomplish the optional actions specified by this AD, you must use EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190-29-0021, dated December 22, 2008; or EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-29-0024, dated December 22, 2008; as applicable; to perform those actions, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 3—Material Incorporated by Reference for Actions Required by This AD EMBRAER Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— 170-29-0013 Original December 13, 2006. 170-29-0013 01 July 24, 2007. 190-29-0008 Original December 13, 2006. 190-29-0008 01 July 24, 2007. EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-29-0013, Revision 01, contains the following effective pages:   Page number Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1-5, 10 01 July 24, 2007. 6-9 Original December 13, 2006. EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190-29-0008, Revision 01, contains the following effective pages:   Page number Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1-5, 10 01 July 24, 2007. 6-9 Original December 13, 2006. (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. (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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 25, 2010. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-7804 Filed 4-13-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within the next 600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, perform an operational test for proper operation of the firewall hydraulic shutoff valves P/N 975287-3 or P/N 975287-5, as applicable, in accordance with the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD. If the valve fails the operational test, as described in the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD, before further flight, replace the faulty hydraulic shutoff valve with another one bearing P/N 975287-3 or P/N 975287-5. Repeat the test thereafter at intervals that do not exceed 600 flight hours. Note 1: For the purpose of this AD, an operational test is: “A task to determine that an item is fulfilling its intended purpose. The test does not require quantitative tolerances. This is a failure finding task.” Table 1—Embraer Service Information EMBRAER Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— 170-29-0013 Original December 13, 2006. 170-29-0013 01 July 24, 2007. 190-29-0008 Original December 13, 2006. 190-29-0008 01 July 24, 2007. (2) Replacing a firewall hydraulic shutoff valve having P/N 975287-3 or P/N 975287-5 with a valve having P/N 975287-7, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190-29-0021 or 170-29-0024, both dated December 22, 2008, as applicable, terminates the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD for that valve. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: A final solution has been identified since the MCAI were issued and we are providing it as an optional terminating action in this AD. This difference has been coordinated with Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC). Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM-116, International Branch, 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, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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 Brazilian Airworthiness Directives 2007-02-01R2 and 2007-02-02R2, both effective July 17, 2009; and the service information listed in Table 2 of this AD; for related information. Table 2—Embraer Service Information EMBRAER Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— 170-29-0013 Original December 13, 2006. 170-29-0013 01 July 24, 2007. 170-29-0024 Original December 22, 2008. 190-29-0008 Original December 13, 2006. 190-29-0008 01 July 24, 2007. 190-29-0021 Original December 22, 2008. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the applicable service information specified in Table 3 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. If you accomplish the optional actions specified by this AD, you must use EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190-29-0021, dated December 22, 2008; or EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-29-0024, dated December 22, 2008; as applicable; to perform those actions, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 3—Material Incorporated by Reference for Actions Required by This AD EMBRAER Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— 170-29-0013 Original December 13, 2006. 170-29-0013 01 July 24, 2007. 190-29-0008 Original December 13, 2006. 190-29-0008 01 July 24, 2007. EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-29-0013, Revision 01, contains the following effective pages:   Page number Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1-5, 10 01 July 24, 2007. 6-9 Original December 13, 2006. EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190-29-0008, Revision 01, contains the following effective pages:   Page number Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1-5, 10 01 July 24, 2007. 6-9 Original December 13, 2006. (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. (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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 25, 2010. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-7804 Filed 4-13-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P