AD 2010-12-07 Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR Airplanes; and EMBRAER 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 Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR airplanes; and EMBRAER Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes; certificated in any category.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Actions (g) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, do the following actions, as applicable. (1) For EMBRAER Model EMB-135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR airplanes, and Model EMB-145, -145EP, -145ER, -145LR, -145MP, and -145MR airplanes: Revise the Airworthiness Limitations (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to incorporate Tasks 54-50-00-230-802-A00 and 54-50-00-220-808-A01 specified in Appendix 2, Airworthiness Limitation Requirements, of EMBRAER EMB135/EMB145 Maintenance Review Board Report MRB-145/1150, Revision 12, dated September 19, 2008 (the “MRBR”). The initial compliance times for the tasks start from the applicable threshold specified in Appendix 2 of the MRBR, or within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (2) For EMBRAER Model EMB-145EP, -145ER, -145LR, -145MR, and -145MP airplanes: Revise the ALS of the ICA to incorporate Tasks 57-26-00-250-815-A00, 57-26-00-250-815-A01, 57-26-00-250-813-A00, and 57-26-00-250-813-A02, specified in Appendix 2, Airworthiness Limitation Requirements, of EMBRAER EMB135/EMB145 Maintenance Review Board Report MRB-145/1150, Revision 12, dated September 19, 2008 (“the MRBR”). The initial compliance times for the tasks start from the later of the times specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) At the later of the applicable thresholds specified in Appendix 2 of the MRBR or within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (ii) At the applicable time specified in Section A2.3.2.3.1, “Fatigue Threshold Reduced,” of Appendix 2, Airworthiness Limitation Requirements, of the MRBR. (3) For all airplanes: Revise the ALS of the ICA to incorporate Tasks 57-10-00-250-801-A00 and 57-10-00-250-801-A01 specified in EMBRAER Temporary Revision 12-1, dated November 27, 2008, to the EMBRAER EMB135/EMB145 Maintenance Review Board Report MRB-145/1150, Revision 12, dated September 19, 2008. The initial compliance times for the tasks start at the times specified in paragraphs (g)(3)(i) and (g)(3)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For Task 57-10-00-250-801-A00: Prior to the accumulation of 23,600 total flight cycles, or within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (ii) For Task 57-10-00-250-801-A01: Within 24,000 flight cycles after accomplishing EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-57-0047, dated October 18, 2008, or within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative inspections, inspection intervals, or airworthiness limitations may be used unless the inspections, inspection intervals, or airworthiness limitations are approved as alternative method of compliance in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of 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 (i) 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 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 (j) Refer to MCAI Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2009-05-02, effective June 1, 2009; EMBRAER Temporary Revision 12-1, dated November 27, 2008, to the EMBRAER EMB135/EMB145 Maintenance Review Board Report MRB-145/1150, Revision 12, dated September 19, 2008; and Tasks 54-50-00-230-802-A00, 54-50-00-220-808-A01, 57-26-00-250-815-A00, 57-26-00-250-815-A01, 57-26-00-250-813-A00, and 57-26-00-250-813-A02, specified in Appendix 2, Airworthiness Limitation Requirements, of EMBRAER EMB135/EMB145 Maintenance Review Board Report MRB-145/1150, Revision 12, dated September 19, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (k) You must use EMBRAER Temporary Revision 12-1, dated November 27, 2008, to the EMBRAER EMB135/EMB145 Maintenance Review Board Report MRB-145/1150; and the specified tasks in Appendix 2, Airworthiness Limitation Requirements, of EMBRAER EMB135/EMB145 Maintenance Review Board Report MRB-145/1150, Revision 12, dated September 19, 2008; 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. (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 May 25, 2010. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-13429 Filed 6-16-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P