2020-05-22: Indicating/recording systems

Adoption of the Amendment \n\n\n\tAccordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: \n\nPART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES \n\n0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: \n\n\n\tAuthority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. \n\n\n\nSec. 39.13 (Amended) \n\n0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): \n\n2020-05-22 Yabor(atilde) Ind(uacute)stria Aeron(aacute)utica S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Embraer S.A.): Amendment 39- 19872; Docket No. FAA-2019-0975; Product Identifier 2019-NM-176-AD. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis AD is effective April 24, 2020. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tNone. \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to Yabor(atilde) Ind(uacute)stria Aeron(aacute)utica S.A. (Type certificate previously held by Embraer S.A.) Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, and -100 SU airplanes; and Model ERJ 170-200 LR, -200 SU, -200 STD, and -200 LL airplanes; certificated in any category, as identified in Ag(ecirc)ncia Nacional de Avia(ccedil)(atilde)o Civil (ANAC) Brazilian AD 2019-10-02, effective October 21, 2019 (''Brazilian AD 2019-10-02''). \n\n(d) Subject \n\n\n\tAir Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 31, Indicating/ recording systems. \n\n(e) Reason \n\n\n\tThis AD was prompted by a report of erroneous indications of the engine parameters N1, N2, and ITT from both engines due to the design of data communication of the full authority digital engine control (FADEC) 1 and 2 with the engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS) display, which could result in interference with decisions that must be taken by the flight crew during takeoff. This AD was also prompted by reports of ''pitch up'' and ''pitch down'' uncommanded attitudes with autopilot engaged in cruise flight, which could occur in ''Autoland'' mode during landing. The FAA is proposing this AD to address these conditions, which could interfere with the decisions taken by the flight crew during takeoff and landing and possibly result in reduced controllability of the airplane. \n\n(f) Compliance \n\n\n\tComply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. \n\n(g) Requirements \n\n\n\tExcept as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, Brazilian AD 2019-10-02. \n\n(h) Exceptions to Brazilian AD 2019-10-02 \n\n\n\t(1) Where Brazilian AD 2019-10-02 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. \n\t(2) The ''Alternative method of compliance (AMOC)'' section of Brazilian AD 2019-10-02 does not apply to this AD. \n\t(3) Where paragraph (d) of Brazilian AD 2019-10-02 specifies you must use certain service information for software installation, this AD specifies to use that service information as applicable, except as provided in paragraphs (a)(1) through (3) of Brazilian AD 2019- 10-02. \n\n(i) Other FAA AD Provisions \n\n\n\tThe following provisions also apply to this AD: \n\t(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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. \n\t(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or ANAC; or ANAC's authorized Designee. If approved by the ANAC Designee, the approval must include the Designee's authorized signature. \n\n(j) Related Information \n\n\n\tFor more information about this AD, contact Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3221; email Krista.Greer@faa.gov. \n\n(k) Material Incorporated by Reference \n\n\n\t(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. \n\n((Page 15938)) \n\n\n\t(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. \n\t(i) Ag(ecirc)ncia Nacional de Avia(ccedil)(atilde)o Civil ANAC Brazilian AD 2019-10-02, effective October 21, 2019. \n\t(ii) (Reserved) \n\t(3) For information about ANAC Brazilian AD 2019-10-02, contact National Civil Aviation Agency, Aeronautical Products Certification Branch (GGCP), Rua Laurent Martins, n(ordm) 209, Jardim Esplanada, CEP 12242-431--S(atilde)o Jos(eacute) dos Campos--SP, Brazil; telephone 55 (12) 3203-6600; email pac@anac.gov.br; internet www.anac.gov.br/en/. \n\t(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. This material may be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA- 2019-0975. \n\t(5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. \n\n\n\tIssued on March 6, 2020. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. (FR Doc. 2020-05708 Filed 3-19-20; 8:45 am) \n\tBILLING CODE 4910-13-P