Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 2, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39567-39571]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-15637]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1230; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-107-AD; 
Amendment 39-17477; AD 2013-11-17]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2010-14-14 
that applies to certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 
airplanes. AD 2010-14-14 currently requires, for certain airplanes, 
repetitively replacing the low-stage check valve and associated seals 
of the right hand (RH) engine's engine bleed system with a new check 
valve and new seals, replacing the low pressure check valves (LPCVs), 
and revising the maintenance program. For certain other airplanes, AD 
2010-14-14 requires replacing a certain low-stage check valve with an 
improved low-stage check valve. For certain airplanes, this new AD adds 
replacing certain LPCVs of the left hand (LH) and RH engines, which 
would be an option for other airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports 
of uncommanded engine shutdowns on both Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 
airplanes due to excessive wear and failure of LPCVs having certain 
part numbers. We are issuing this AD to prevent the possibility of a 
dual engine in-flight shutdown due to LPCV failure.

DATES: This AD becomes effective August 6, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 6, 
2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of August 
26, 2010 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010).
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 
13, 2007 (72 FR 44734, August 9, 2007).
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of 
November 29, 2005 (70 FR 69075, November 14, 2005).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cindy Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2768; 
fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. 
The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on December 26, 2012 (77 
FR 75911), and proposed to supersede AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-16359 
(75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010). (AD 2010-14-14 superseded AD 2007-16-09, 
Amendment 39-15148 (72 FR 44734, August 9, 2007)). AD 2007-16-09 
superseded AD 2005-23-14, Amendment 39-14372 (70 FR 69075, November 14, 
2005). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) for Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 airplanes states:

    It has been found the occurrence of an engine in-flight shutdown 
* * * caused by the LPCV failure P/N [part number] 1001447-3 with 
3,900 Flight Hours (FH) installed on ERJ-170. This valve failed [to] 
open due [to] excessive wear. [I]t was found the occurrence of an 
engine shutdown on-ground, caused by the LPCV failure P/N 1001447-4 
with 1,802 FH installed on ERJ-190 failed due [to] low cycle 
fatigue. Since the behavior of a valve P/N 1001447-4 removed from 
ERJ-190 is unknown on ERJ-170 and the P/N 1001447-4 is common 
between ERJ-170 and ERJ-190 airplane fleet, an action is necessary 
to prevent the installation, in ERJ-170 airplanes, of LPCVs P/N 
1001447-4 previously installed in ERJ-190 airplanes.

* * * * * * *
    The MCAI for Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190 airplanes states:

    It has been found the occurrence of an engine in-flight shutdown 
* * * caused by the LPCV failure P/N 1001447-3 with 3,900 Flight 
Hours (FH) installed on ERJ-170. This valve failed [to] open due 
[to] excessive wear. [I]t was found the occurrence of an engine 
shutdown on-ground, caused by the LPCV failure P/N 1001447-4 with 
1,802 FH installed on ERJ-190 failed due [to] low cycle fatigue. 
Since the behavior of a valve P/N 1001447-4 removed from ERJ-170 is 
unknown on ERJ-190 and the P/N 1001447-4 is common between ERJ-170 
and ERJ-190 airplane fleet, an action is necessary to prevent the 
installation, in ERJ-190 airplanes, of LPCVs P/N 1001447-4 
previously installed in ERJ-170 airplanes.

* * * * *
    The unsafe condition is the possibility of a dual engine in-flight 
shutdown due to LPCV failure. The required actions include the actions 
required by AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 
2010), and, for certain airplanes, replacing the LPCVs of the LH and RH 
engines, which would be an option for certain other airplanes. You may 
obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We have considered the comment received.

Request for Clarification of Approved Method

    US Airways requested clarification of paragraph (l) of the NPRM (77 
FR 75911, December 26, 2012), which requires installing a new LPCV 
using a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, 
ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional 
de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC) (or its delegated agent). The 
commenter requested clarification of the approved method so operators 
can understand acceptable and unacceptable methods of installation. The 
commenter also stated that the approved method needs to be stated to 
avoid having to obtain approval of an alternative method of compliance 
(AMOC) allowing use of certain documents.
    We agree to provide clarification. We have reviewed EMBRAER Service 
Bulletins 190-36-0014, Revision 01, dated January 14, 2009; 190-LIN-36-
0004, dated December 23, 2009; and 170-36-0011, Revision 2, dated July 
19, 2007. Those bulletins provide instructions for installing P/N 
1001447-

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4; however, they may be used to install P/N 1001447-6. We have added 
paragraphs (l)(2) and (m)(2) to this AD to provide references for 
installing P/N 1001447-6. We have also added note 1 to paragraph (n) of 
this AD to provide guidance for an optional terminating action. Embraer 
has not published installation instructions specifically for the P/N 
1001447-6 that can be incorporated by reference in this AD. We will 
consider approving any alternate installation instructions that 
operators propose.

Clarification of Calculation for Equivalent Flight Hours

    We have revised paragraph (k)(4)(ii) of this AD to clarify the 
calculation for equivalent flight hours.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and 
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the 
AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined 
that these minor changes:
    <bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (77 FR 75911, December 26, 2012) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
    <bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 75911, December 26, 2012).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect about 253 products of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated costs
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                                                                             Number of U.S.-
              Action                    Labor cost        Cost per product     registered        Cost on U.S.
                                                                                airplanes         operators
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Replacement of RH check valves on  3 work-hours x $85   $255 per                         55  $14,025 per
 Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -  per hour = $255      replacement cycle.                   replacement cycle.
 100 SE, and -100 SU airplanes      per replacement
 (retained actions from AD 2010-    cycle.
 14-14 (75 FR 42585, July 22,
 2010)).
Replacement of LH check valves on  3 work-hours x $85   $255 per                         75  $19,125 per
 Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -  per hour = $255      replacement cycle.                   replacement cycle.
 100 SE, -100 SU, -200 LR, -200     per replacement
 STD, and -200 SU airplanes         cycle.
 (retained actions from AD 2010-
 14-14 (75 FR 42585, July 22,
 2010)).
Replacement of LPCVs with P/N      2 work-hours x $85   $170...............             253  $43,010.
 1001447-6 (new action).            per hour = $170.
Revision of maintenance program    1 work-hour x $85    $85................             253  $21,505.
 (new action).                      per hour = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM (77 FR 75911, December 26, 
2012), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The street address for the Docket Operations office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2010-14-14, Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010), and adding 
the following new AD:

2013-11-17 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39-17477. Docket No. FAA-2012-
1230; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-107-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 6, 
2013.

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(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 
42585, July 22, 2010).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, 
-100 SE., and -100 SU airplanes; Model ERJ 170-200 LR, -200 SU, and 
-200 STD airplanes; Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 ECJ, and -
100 IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW 
airplanes; certificated in any category; having Hamilton Sundstrand 
low pressure check valve (LPCV) part number (P/N) 1001447-3 or 
1001447-4.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 36, Pneumatic.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded engine shutdowns 
on both Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 airplanes due to excessive wear 
and failure of LPCVs having certain part numbers. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent the possibility of a dual engine in-flight 
shutdown due to LPCV failure.

(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD 
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions 
have already been done.

(g) Retained Replacement for Right-Hand (RH) Engine on Model ERJ 170-
100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE., and -100 SU Airplanes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 
2010-14-14, Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010). For 
Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE., and -100 SU airplanes 
equipped with LPCVs having P/N 1001447-3: Within 100 flight hours 
after November 29, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-23-14, 
Amendment 39-14372 (70 FR 69075, November 14, 2005)), or prior to 
the accumulation of 3,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs 
later, replace the low-stage check valve and associated seals of the 
RH engine's engine bleed system with a new check valve and new 
seals, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER 
Alert Service Bulletin 170-36-A004, dated September 28, 2005; or 
paragraph 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service 
Bulletin 170-36-0004, dated November 18, 2005, or Revision 01, dated 
March 10, 2008. As of August 26, 2010 (the effective date of AD 
2010-14-14), only use EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-36-0004, Revision 
01, dated March 10, 2008, for the actions required by this 
paragraph. Repeat the replacement thereafter at intervals not to 
exceed 3,000 flight hours.

(h) Retained Provision for Removed Check Valves from RH Engine

    This paragraph restates the provision specified in paragraph (g) 
of AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010). 
Although EMBRAER Alert Service Bulletin 170-36-A004, dated September 
28, 2005, specifies to send removed check valves to the 
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.

(i) Retained Replacement for Left-Hand (LH) Engine on Model ERJ 170 
Airplanes

    This paragraph restates requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2010-14-14, Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010). For 
Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, -100 SU, -200 LR, -200 STD, 
and -200 SU airplanes equipped with LPCVs having P/N 1001447-3: 
Within 300 flight hours after September 13, 2007 (the effective date 
of AD 2007-16-09, Amendment 39-15148 (72 FR 44734, August 9, 2007)), 
or prior to the accumulation of 3,000 total flight hours, whichever 
occurs later, replace the low-stage check valve and associated seals 
of the LH engine's engine bleed system with a new check valve and 
new seals, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-36-0004, dated November 
18, 2005, or Revision 01, dated March 10, 2008. As of August 26, 
2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-14), only use EMBRAER Service 
Bulletin 170-36-0004, Revision 01, dated March 10, 2008. Repeat the 
replacement thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight 
hours.

(j) Retained Provision for Removed Check Valves from LH Engine

    This paragraph restates the provision specified in paragraph (i) 
of AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010). 
Although EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-36-0004, dated November 18, 
2005, specifies to send removed check valves to the manufacturer, 
this AD does not include that requirement.

(k) Retained Actions and Compliance With Revised Service Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 
2010-14-14, Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010), with 
revised service information for paragraphs (k)(3), (k)(7), and 
(k)(8) of this AD. Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) For Model ERJ 170-200 LR, -200 STD, and -200 SU airplanes 
equipped with LPCVs having P/N 1001447-3: Within 100 flight hours 
after August 26, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-14, 
Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010)), or prior to the 
accumulation of 3,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs later, 
replace the low-stage check valve and associated seals of the RH 
engine's engine bleed system with a new check valve and new seals, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER 
Service Bulletin 170-36-0004, Revision 01, dated March 10, 2008. 
Repeat the replacement thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 
flight hours.
    (2) For Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, -100 SU, -200 
LR, -200 STD, and -200 SU airplanes equipped with LPCVs having P/N 
1001447-3: Replacing the LPCV having P/N 1001447-3 with a new one 
having P/N 1001447-4, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-36-0011, Revision 02, 
dated July 19, 2007, terminates the repetitive replacements required 
by paragraphs (g), (i), and (k)(1) of this AD.
    (3) For Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, -100 SU, -200 
LR, -200 STD, and -200 SU airplanes equipped with LPCVs having P/N 
1001447-3, at the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs 
(k)(3)(i) and (k)(3)(ii) of this AD, revise the maintenance program 
to include maintenance Task 36-11-02-002 (Low Stage Bleed Check 
Valve), specified in Section 1 of the EMBRAER 170 Maintenance Review 
Board Report (MRBR), MRB-1621, Revision 6, dated January 14, 2010; 
or Revision 7, dated November 11, 2010. Thereafter, except as 
provided by paragraph (q) of this AD, no alternative inspection 
intervals may be approved for the task.
    (i) Within 180 days after accomplishing paragraph (k)(2) of this 
AD.
    (ii) Before any LPCV having P/N 1001447-4 accumulates 3,000 
total flight hours, or within 300 flight hours after August 26, 2010 
(the effective date of AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 
42585, July 22, 2010)), whichever occurs later.
    (4) For Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, -100 SU, -200 
LR, -200 STD, and -200 SU airplanes equipped with LPCVs having P/N 
1001447-3: As of August 26, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-
14, Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010)), no person may 
install any LPCV identified in paragraph (k)(4)(i) or (k)(4)(ii) of 
this AD on any airplane.
    (i) Any LPCV having P/N 1001447-3, installed on Model ERJ 170 
airplanes, that has accumulated more than 3,000 total flight hours.
    (ii) Any LPCV having P/N 1001447-3, installed on Model ERJ 170 
and ERJ 190 airplanes, that has accumulated 3,000 or more total 
flight hours. For Model ERJ 170 airplanes: To install an LPCV having 
P/N 1001447-3 which was previously installed on a Model ERJ 190 
airplane, calculate the equivalent number of flight hours by 
multiplying the flight hours accumulated on the Model ERJ 190 
airplane by a factor of 2 (100 percent).
    (5) For Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 STD, -200 
STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes: Within 100 flight hours after 
August 26, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-
16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010)), replace all LPCVs having P/N 
1001447-3 that have accumulated 1,500 total flight hours or more as 
of August 26, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-14), with a new 
or serviceable LPCV having P/N 1001447-4 that has accumulated less 
than 2,000 total flight hours since new or since overhaul, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service 
Bulletin 190-36-0006, Revision 01, dated July 19, 2007.
    (6) For Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 STD, -200 
STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes: Replace all LPCVs having P/N 
1001447-3 that have accumulated less than 1,500 total flight hours 
as of August 26, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-14, 
Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010)), before the LPCV 
accumulates 1,500 total flight hours or within 100 flight hours 
after August 26, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-14), 
whichever occurs later. Replace that LPCV with a new

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or serviceable LPCV having P/N 1001447-4 that has accumulated less 
than 2,000 total flight hours since new or since overhaul, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service 
Bulletin 190-36-0006, Revision 01, dated July 19, 2007.
    (7) For Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 STD, -200 
STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes: Within 200 flight hours after 
August 26, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-
16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010)), or before any LPCV having P/N 
1001447-4 installed on the right engine accumulates 2,000 total 
flight hours since new or since overhaul, whichever occurs later, 
replace the valve with a new or serviceable LPCV having P/N 1001447-
4 that has accumulated less than 2,000 total flight hours since new 
or since overhaul, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190-36-0014, Revision 01, 
dated January 14, 2009 (for Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, and -100 
IGW, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes); or EMBRAER Service 
Bulletin 190LIN-36-0004, dated December 23, 2009 (for Model 190-100 
ECJ airplanes). Repeat the replacement on the right engine at 
intervals not to exceed 2,000 total flight hours on the LPCV since 
new or last overhaul.
    (8) For Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 STD, -200 
STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes: Within 200 flight hours after 
August 26, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-
16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010)), or before any LPCV having P/N 
1001447-4 installed on the left engine accumulates 2,000 total 
flight hours since new or last overhaul, whichever occurs later, 
replace the valve with a new or serviceable LPCV having P/N 1001447-
4 that has accumulated less than 2,000 total flight hours since new 
or since overhaul, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190-36-0014, Revision 01, 
dated January 14, 2009 (for Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, and -100 
IGW, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes); or EMBRAER Service 
Bulletin 190LIN-36-0004, dated December 23, 2009 (for Model 190-100 
ECJ airplanes). Repeat the replacement on the left engine at 
intervals not to exceed 2,000 total flight hours on the LPCV since 
new or last overhaul.
    (9) For Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 STD, -200 
STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes: As of August 26, 2010 (the 
effective date of AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, 
July 22, 2010)), installation on the left and right engines with an 
LPCV having P/N 1001447-4 is allowed only if the valve has 
accumulated less than 2,000 total flight hours since new or last 
overhaul prior to installation.
    (10) For Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ, -100 LR, -100 IGW, -100 STD, -
200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes: As of August 26, 2010 (the 
effective date of AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, 
July 22, 2010)), no LPCV having P/N 1001447-3 may be installed on 
any airplane. Any LPCV having P/N 1001447-3 already installed on an 
airplane may remain in service until reaching the flight-hour limit 
defined in paragraphs (k)(5) and (k)(6) of this AD.

(l) New Terminating Action

    For Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 ECJ, and -100 IGW 
airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW 
airplanes: Except as provided by paragraph (m) of this AD, within 10 
months after the effective date of this AD, install a new LPCV 
having P/N 1001447-6, in accordance with paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) 
of this AD. Installation of P/N 1001447-6 terminates the requirement 
for installation and repetitive replacements of the LPCV P/N 
1001447-3 or 1001447-4 required by paragraph (k) of this AD.
    (1) Using a method approved by either the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 
Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC) (or its 
delegated agent).
    (2) The Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletins 
190-36-0014, Revision 01, dated January 14, 2009 (for Model ERJ 190-
100 STD, -100 LR, and -100 IGW, -200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW 
airplanes), and 190-LIN-36-0004, dated December 23, 2009 (for Model 
190-100 ECJ airplanes). The service information has instructions to 
install P/N 1001447-4, but can also be used to install P/N 1001447-
6.

(m) New Exception to Paragraph (l) of This AD

    For Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 ECJ, and -100 IGW 
airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW 
airplanes; on which an LPCV, P/N 1001447-4, has been installed 
before the compliance time specified in paragraph (l) of this AD: 
Prior to the accumulation of 2,000 flight hours on the part since 
new or overhauled, install a new LPCV having P/N 1001447-6, in 
accordance with paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Using a method approved by either the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or ANAC (or 
its delegated agent).
    (2) The Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin 
170-36-0011, Revision 2, dated July 19, 2007. The service 
information has instructions to install P/N 1001447-4, but can also 
be used to install P/N 1001447-6.

(n) New Optional Terminating Action

    For Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, and -100 SU 
airplanes; and Model ERJ 170-200 LR, -200 SU, and -200 STD 
airplanes: Installation of a new LPCV having P/N 1001447-6 
terminates the requirement for installation and repetitive 
replacements of the LPCV, P/N 1001447-3 or 1001447-4, required by 
paragraph (k) of this AD.

    Note 1 to paragraph (n) of this AD:  Guidance for installing P/N 
1001447-6 can be found in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-36-0011, 
Revision 2, dated July 19, 2007. The service information has 
instructions to install P/N 1001447-4, but can also be used to 
install P/N 1001447-6.

(o) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before 
August 26, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-
16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010)), using EMBRAER Service Bulletin 
170-36-0011, dated January 9, 2007; or EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-
36-0011, Revision 01, dated May 28, 2007; which are not incorporated 
by reference in this AD.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraphs (k)(5) and (k)(6) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before August 26, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-
14, Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010)), using EMBRAER 
Service Bulletin 190-36-0006, dated April 9, 2007, which is not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (3) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before 
August 26, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-
16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010)), using EMBRAER Service Bulletin 
170-36-0004, dated November 18, 2005, which is not incorporated by 
reference in this AD.
    (4) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraph (k)(3) of this AD, if those actions were done before 
August 26, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-14, Amendment 39-
16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010)), using Task 36-11-02-002 (Low 
Stage Bleed Check Valve) specified in Section 1 of the EMBRAER 170 
Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR), MRB-1621, Revision 5, dated 
November 5, 2008, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(p) New Parts Installation Limitations

    (1) For Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE., and -100 SU 
airplanes; and Model ERJ 170-200 LR, -200 SU, and -200 STD 
airplanes: As of the effective date of this AD, no person may 
install on any airplane an LPCV having P/N 1001447-4 that was 
previously installed on any Model ERJ-190 airplane unless the valve 
has been overhauled.
    (2) For Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 ECJ, and -100 IGW 
airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW 
airplanes: As of the effective date of this AD, and until the 
effective date specified in paragraph (p)(3) of this AD, no person 
may install on any airplane an LPCV having P/N 1001447-4 that was 
previously installed on any Model ERJ-170 airplane unless the valve 
has been overhauled.
    (3) For Model ERJ 190-100 STD, -100 LR, -100 ECJ, and -100 IGW 
airplanes; and Model ERJ 190-200 STD, -200 LR, and -200 IGW 
airplanes: As of 10 months after the effective date of this AD, no 
person may install any LPCV having P/N 1001447-4 on any airplane.

(q) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane

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Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance 
with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or 
local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending 
information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 
Cindy Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2768; fax (425) 227-1149. 
Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
local flight standards district office/certificate holding 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) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2010-14-14, 
Amendment 39-16359 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010), are not approved as 
AMOCs for this AD.

(r) Related Information

    (1) Refer to MCAI Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2005-09-
03R3, effective May 30, 2011 (http://www2.anac.gov.br/certificacao/da/Textos/1336amd.pdf); Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2006-11-
01R6, effective May 30, 2011 (http://www2.anac.gov.br/certificacao/DA/Textos/1337amd.pdf); for related information.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference in this AD may be obtained at the 
addresses specified in paragraphs (s)(7) and (s)(8) of this AD.

(s) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
August 6, 2013.
    (i) EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190LIN-36-0004, dated December 23, 
2009.
    (ii) Task 36-11-02-002 (Low Stage Bleed Check Valve) specified 
in Section 1 of the EMBRAER 170 Maintenance Review Board Report 
(MRBR), MRB-1621, Revision 7, dated November 11, 2010.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
August 26, 2010 (75 FR 42585, July 22, 2010).
    (i) EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-36-0004, Revision 01, dated 
March 10, 2008.
    (ii) EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-36-0011, Revision 02, dated 
July 19, 2007.
    (iii) EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190-36-0006, Revision 01, dated 
July 19, 2007.
    (iv) EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190-36-0014, Revision 01, dated 
January 14, 2009.
    (v) Task 36-11-02-002 (Low Stage Bleed Check Valve) specified in 
Section 1 of the EMBRAER 170 MRBR MRB-1621, Revision 6, dated 
January 14, 2010.
    (5) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
September 13, 2007 (72 FR 44734, August 9, 2007).
    (i) EMBRAER Service Bulletin 170-36-0004, dated November 18, 
2005.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (6) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
November 29, 2005 (70 FR 69075, November 14, 2005).
    (i) EMBRAER Alert Service Bulletin 170-36-A004, dated September 
28, 2005.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (7) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Embraer S.A., Technical Publications Section (PC 060), Av. 
Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170--Putim--12227-901 S[atilde]o Jose dos 
Campos-SP--BRASIL; telephone +55 12 3927-5852 or +55 12 3309-0732; 
fax +55 12 3927-7546; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.flyembraer.com.
    (8) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 425-227-1221.
    (9) You may view this 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.


    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 29, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-15637 Filed 7-1-13; 8:45 am]
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