2023-23-09: Flight controls

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2023-23-09 Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A.; Embraer S.A.): Amendment 39-22611; Docket No. FAA-2023-2153; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00688-T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 11, 2024. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate previously held by Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A.; Embraer S.A.) Model ERJ 190-400 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of unexpected wear on the wing hinge bearing assembly of the aileron surfaces found during the functional test of the aileron control system backlash. The FAA is issuing this AD to address wear on the wing hinge bearing assembly of the aileron surfaces that could lead to excessive backlash. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in a limit cycle oscillation phenomenon exposing the surrounding structure and systems to unacceptable vibration levels and reducing the airplane controllability. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Requirements Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) AD 2023-05-02, effective May 18, 2023 (ANAC AD 2023-05-02). (h) Exceptions to ANAC AD 2023-05-02 (1) Where ANAC AD 2023-05-02 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) This AD requires replacing Table 01 of ANAC AD 2023-05-02 with Figure 1 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD; and where paragraph (b)(1) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02 specifies "Within the applicable intervals and limitations established in the 'Table 01-Compliance intervals and limitations' of this AD," this AD requires replacing those words with "Within the applicable compliance time specified in 'Table 01-Compliance Times for Initial Inspections' of this AD." Figure 1 to Paragraph (h)(2) ER27DE23.000 (3) Where paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(2)(i) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02 specify "press-fitting bushings" this AD requires replacing those words with "press-fitted bushings." (4) Where paragraphs (b)(2)(i) and (b)(3)(i) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02 specify "before the next flight, accomplish the paragraph (c) of this AD after to accomplish the paragraph (b)(4) of this AD" as corrective actions for certain conditions, this AD requires replacing those words with "before the next flight, accomplish paragraph (c) of this AD after accomplishing paragraph (b)(4) of this AD." (5) Where paragraph (b)(3) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02 specifies to "measure de distances," this AD requires replacing those words with "measure the distances." (6) All applicable related investigative and corrective actions specified in paragraphs (b)(4)(iii) and (b)(4)(iii)(a) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02 must be done before the next flight after the functional check of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wing aileron control system. (7) All applicable related investigative actions specified in paragraph (c)(4)(ii) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02 must be done before the next flight after the detailed inspection on the LH and RH removed aileron surface, as applicable. (8) Where paragraph (d) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02 specifies to repeat the inspections "at each 3,000 FH," this AD requires replacing those words with "at intervals not to exceed 3,000 FH"; and where paragraph (d) of ANAC 2023-05-02 specifies performing subsequent inspections "after 3000 FH," this AD requires replacing those words with "within 3,000 FH." (9) Where paragraph (d) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02 specifies to "Repeat the inspections and the actions required by the paragraphs (b) and (c) of this AD," this AD requires replacing those words with "Repeat the inspections required by paragraph (b) of this AD." (10) Where paragraph (e) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02 specifies "the paragraphs (b) and (c) of this AD have been complied with" this AD requires replacing those words with "paragraphs (b) and (c) of this AD, as applicable, have been complied with." (11) This AD does not adopt paragraph (f) of ANAC AD 2023-05-02. (12) Although the service information specified in ANAC AD 2023-05-02 specifies returning certain parts the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (i) No Reporting Requirement Although the service information in ANAC AD 2023-05-02 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (j) Additional AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Validation 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 responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (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 Validation Branch, FAA; or ANAC; or ANAC's authorized Designee. If approved by the ANAC Designee, the approval must include the Designee's authorized signature. (k) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Joshua Bragg, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 817-222-5366; email joshua.k.bragg@faa.gov. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference 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 this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) AD 2023-05-02, effective May 18, 2023. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For ANAC AD 2023-05-02, contact ANAC, Aeronautical Products Certification Branch (GGCP), Rua Dr. Orlando Feirabend Filho, 230-Centro Empresarial Aquarius-Torre B-Andares 14 a 18, Parque Residencial Aquarius, CEP 12.246-190-São José dos Campos-SP, Brazil; phone 55 (12) 3203-6600; email pac@anac.gov.br; website anac.gov.br/en/. You may find this ANAC AD on the ANAC website at sistemas.anac.gov.br/certificacao/DA/DAE.asp. (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov . Issued on December 14, 2023. Victor Wicklund, Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023-28335 Filed 12-26-23; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P