Issue No.

30 – May 2009
May 2009 Issue No. 30

From the Editor

E-Jets NEWS is a publication that presents EMBRAER 170/190 aircraft technical

items. This newsletter, compiled by Embraer Fleet Technical Center (EFTC), brings
the latest developments and shares in-service knowledge and maintenance best
practices. It also provides troubleshooting tips to optimize aircraft utilization and
efficiency in daily operation.

E-Jets NEWS addresses the Operators’ concerns with maintenance support and
dispatchability of EMBRAER 170/190 aircraft. It has relevant information to be
shared with the technical departments, such as Engineering and Maintenance.
Recipients are encouraged to distribute this newsletter to Embraer Customers.

Earlier editions of E-Jets NEWS publication can be found at Flyembraer Portal at

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- Login (enter username and password);

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- Select “E-Jets NEWS for Operators”;

- Click on desired E-Jets NEWS.

If any additional information regarding the in-service items covered in the E-Jets
NEWS is needed, please contact the local Embraer Field Service Representative.
General questions or comments about the E-Jets NEWS publication can be
addressed to:

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PROPRIETARY NOTICE

The articles published in E-Jets NEWS are for information only and are an Embraer S/A
property. This newsletter must not be reproduced or distributed in whole or in part to a third
party without Embraer’s written consent. Also, no article published should be considered
authority-approved data, unless specifically stated.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAG (EFB)

Effectivity: All EMBRAER 170/190 equipped with Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) from CMC
Electronics

The summary below gives some details about the EFB system capacities. It also provides
the operators with information about important points that need to be considered during its
regular use.

The same recommendations are presented in SNL’s 170-46-0001 and 190-46-0001

released in May 2009.

The EFB System is composed of two Electronic Display Units (EDU) and one Enhanced
Expansion Module Unit (EEMU). These are computer-based systems with software that the
operator can choose at his discretion.

Embraer recommends that operators follow the EFB specifications while choosing the
software to be installed. This will avoid incompatibility issues:

The EDU has 2 drives with a solid-state memory of 4 GB each, making

STORAGE up a total of 8 GB of storage capacity.
CAPACITY The EEMU has a drive with a solid-state memory of 40 GB of storage
capacity.

OPERATIONAL
The EFB platform is delivered with Windows XP operational software.
SOFTWARE

PROCESSOR 1.1 GHz Pentium M

512 Mb ECC RAM

MEMORY ECC – Error Correcting Code that protects the processing environment
from electrical field interface particularly at high altitudes.

In addition, Embraer also recommends that, during daily operation, the EFB system should
be turned off by accomplishing the operational software shutdown procedures, when the
aircraft is not powered and the system is not in use.

It is important to emphasize that the EFB is personal-computer-based equipment. For this

reason, it is recommended that the correct procedures be followed when powering the EFB
own in order to avoid software corruption issues (e. g. when batteries go off).

LOW-PRESSURE CHECK VALVE AD - UPDATE

Effectivity: EMBRAER 190

As an update to E-Jets NEWS No. 29, Embraer would like to inform that the FAA is planning
to release an AD, by mid-June 2009, for the low pressure bleed check valves (LPCV), both
sides, reflecting the one already released by ANAC No.: 2006-11-01R4. Thus, American
operators are encouraged to schedule the replacement of these valves, as a way to reduce
the impact on the demand for parts immediately after the AD release.

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« PRESSURIZATION MAU2 PROC3/MAU3 PROC5 (FMS) [CPCS] » CMC

MESSAGES - UPDATE
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170/190

Embraer engineering has reviewed the logic behind this message, after receiving ACMF
reports (offered in E-Jets NEWS No. 29) from Field Representatives, and concluded they
are spurious for maintenance purposes.

The messages are being set from the FMS parameters "Cruise Flight Level, Dest Field
Elevation and Gross Weight", whose values are being changed by the FMS, thus imposing
an incorrect condition to the CPCS.

In this situation, the CPCS considers internal default values to process the flight
pressurization and brings no impacts to the aircraft operation.

NEW TAT PART NUMBER (0102AW1AF-1) SB RELEASE

Effectivity: EMBRAER 170/190

This is to inform all operators that SB 170-34-0028 and SB 190-34-0021 (new TAT part
number installation) are already available on the Flyembraer Portal
(http://www.flyembraer.com).

The retrofit campaign will start immediately, based on the schedule that was agreed
between Embraer and Goodrich.

It is important to emphasize that the success of the retrofit campaign is directly related to the
immediate accomplishment of the subject SB’s when the rotable units are available. For
returning parts, it is necessary to follow the instructions presented in GSIS SB 0102AW1AF-
34-01 (paragraphs "I.C Description" and "II.A Replacement Parts and Returned Units")
attached to the Embraer SB (4.APPENDIX).

SIMULTANEOUS « A-I ENG 1 (2) FAIL » CAS MESSAGES AFTER

LANDING
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170/190

Recent FHDB readouts have revealed an increase of A-I Eng 1 (2) Fail CAS messages, at
the same time, after the aircraft landing.

The message logic shows that this event occurs whenever the aircraft lands with an enabled
icing condition. In this situation, the AMS processor command the anti-ice valves to close;
but the MAU takes longer to understand that the aircraft is on the ground and still considers
the anti-ice valves as being necessary. This AMS-MAU mismatch remains enough time to
set the A-I Eng Fail messages, which may be considered spurious for maintenance
purposes.

SNL 170-30-0015 and 190-30-0013 inform about such event during takeoff. A revision of
these SNL’s will be released in the beginning of June 2009 to add this new situation.

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MLG SIDE STAY BUSHING MIGRATING

Effectivity: EMBRAER 190

Embraer has been informed of instances of migration at the MLG Side Stay bushings, some
times making lubrication impossible.

Embraer has provided case-by-case instructions to mitigate the issue and keep aircraft in
operation via IC dispositions. The disposition covers different scenarios and gives
instructions to relocate the bushings, monitor the migration and replace the bushings in a
future opportunity, as applicable. The disposition also includes instructions to measure the
housing dimensions and produce a new bushing to keep the same installation interference
class, if necessary.

190 ACFT - MLG side stay bushing migration from field

Embraer analysis is ongoing to define the possible improvements for this assembly,
regarding new interference class or other ways to keep the bushings in place.

Embraer will keep operators informed about the migration of these bushings.

FERRY FLIGHT WITH SLAT / FLAP LOCKED IN POSITION 4

Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190

Embraer would like to inform that Flight Operations Support has recently released a new
procedure that enables the establishment of the conditions required to accomplish the ferry
flight operation with Slat/Flap locked in position 4. The procedure can be found in the DDPM
applicable to all EMBRAER 170/190 certified for operation under ANAC, FAA and EASA
airworthiness requirements. Refer to DDPM, SECTION 5 - FERRY FLIGHT ITEMS. The
procedures were included in the following DDPM revisions:
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• ANAC – Revision 7 from May 8 2009
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• FAA – Revision 11 from April 3 2009
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• EASA – Revision 7 from April 29 2009

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PILOT & CO-PILOT SEATS

Effectivity: EMBRAER 170/190

Embraer has seen numerous instances of E-Jets operators requesting Sicma contacts for
support. Embraer inform that Sicma created Zodiac Services since September 1st, 2008 to
cover the Aftermarket Section of the SFE Equipment; the EMBRAER 170/190 Pilot & Copilot
Seats are part of this coverage. Product Support is handled by:

For American Customers
Mickey Workman

[email protected]

+1 678 228 8184

For European, African or Middle Eastern Customers
Jean Boisseron

[email protected]

+33 1 6486 5318

For Asian Customers
Laurent Cherradou

[email protected]

+65 6579 2250

Embraer encourages E-Jets Operators to contact Zodiac Services while copying Embraer´s
EFTC (Embraer Fleet Technical Center) [email protected]. This way
the situation and responsiveness will improve.

INFLUENZA A (H1N1) OUTBREAK AND ITS IMPACTS

Effectivity: EMBRAER 170/190

The recent outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1), last March 2009, is concerning operators
worldwide. Therefore, Embraer has distributed guidelines about possible impacts of the flu
on aircraft operation or maintenance.

Regarding the cleaning of aircraft interiors, only products bearing mild alkaline cleaners or
isopropyl alcohol are recommended so far, since they have been effective against most
strains of viruses and are safe to use on most interior surfaces, being different from MEK,
acetone, bleach or ammonia. Embraer has also no objection on the use of EnviroTru 1453
for disinfecting contaminated hard interiors surfaces, although there is no clear evidence of
its efficiency against H1N1 virus. Moreover, a proper task for aircraft disinfection will be
available early June this year and, until then, operators may contact Embraer for further
information.

Finally, it is important to consider that relevant medical, sanitary, aeronautical and local
transportation authorities supersede any other guidelines about medical issues. Operators
should follow the recommendations provided by the authorities.

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EMBRAER 170/175 CF34-8E BOOTSTRAP

Effectivity: EMBRAER 170

Note: The detailed material of this issue was shown on the Embraer WebEx Conference
(May 13th) and GE Conference (April 09th).

After reassessment on the GSE 115 (Bootstrap) project, and based on the results of the
load analysis, it was concluded that some design changes should be carried out to
guarantee its robustness.

To achieve design expectations, solutions will be released according to the structure

affected.

Upper Rear

Upper
Forward

Lower Forward

Current Bootstrap

For Upper Forward Structure:

Rework of the current GSE PN AGE-00988-401 available through SB GB 170-71-0001.

This SB gives instructions to rework upper forward structure installing reinforced parts and
changing to GSE PN AGE-05370-401.

To have these reinforced parts, operators can place a FOC PO to Embraer or as an option,
manufacture by themselves following the drawings available in the SB.
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In addition, AMM part II TASK 71-00-01/400 - Temporary Revision (May 6 ) was issued to
give the maintenance instructions using the reworked GSE and recommending to remove
the Air Inlet Module before engine replacement.

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Embraer does not recommend that Operators use the current GSE without strictly following
the AMM 71-00-01/401 (Temporary Revision) instructions and incorporation of final solution.
Based on this, Embraer recommends accomplishing GSE SB GB 170-71-0001 as soon as
possible.

To incorporate this modification it is not necessary to wait for modifications which are
coming for the other affected structures.

For Lower Forward and Rear Structure:

Additional parts will be released to assemble the GSE through an SB as well. The SB is
expected by Jul-09.

To achieve the expected robustness, all the modifications must be incorporated as soon as
they are released.

Parts of GSE 115 affected Current GSE New GSE

Upper Forward Structure SB for reworking, installing New project with reinforced jib
reinforced parts

Lower Forward Structure Additional Fitting

Upper Rear Structure New jib to assemble additional support

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Tripod

Solutions Overview

For EMBRAER 190/195 CF34-10E Bootstrap, refer to E-Jets NEWS No. 28.

APU FADEC SOFTWARE 3.0

Effectivity: EMBRAER 170/190

The APU FADEC Software 3.0 PN 4505003G (SB170-49-0005 and SB190-49-0004) was
recently released and brings several reliabilities as well as troubleshooting improvements to
the APU system. Embraer recommends this upgrade to be performed as soon as possible in
the entire E-Jets fleet.

To proceed with the upgrade, follow these steps:

1. Log into the Hamilton Sundstrand Website. (https://hsapps.utc.com/powersystems/);

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2. Download SIL APS2300-49-001 Rev 2. This SIL Includes download and installation
instructions for Smart Terminal Software;

3. Download and install Smart Terminal software. Follow SIL APS2300-49-001 Rev 2
instructions;

4. Download FADEC 3.0 Software PN 4508089 and APS2300 FADEC Upload Utility –
Installation instructions for FADEC Software and FADEC Upload Utility are located in
Hamilton Sundstrand SB 4505000-49-11 available on website;

5. Issue a FOC purchase order to Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems with the following
PNs:

• PN 4507611-8. One for each aircraft. (This is a label)

• PN 4507611-9. Two for each aircraft. (This is a label)

FLIGHT CONTROLS AND AUTO PILOT SYSTEMS

Effectivity: EMBRAER 170/190

Embraer received field reports concerning occurrences of Guidance Panel GP-750 knobs
coming loose resulting in the removal of the whole guidance panel. According to shop
analysis at the supplier’s facilities, the usual corrective action for the majority of these events
is the re-torque of the knobs that attach it to the shaft.

Guidance Panel

Therefore, in order to prevent unnecessary removal of the guidance panel, Embraer

recommends performing AMM TASK II 22-11-01-400-802-A (Guidance Panel Knobs –
Installation) as first maintenance action. Besides, it is important to ensure that the following
tools are available for the task accomplishment:

• Bristol Key Tool (6-flute multi-spline wrench set);

• LOCTITE 601

Knob / Shaft

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FIREWALL HYDRAULIC SHUTOFF VALVE PN -7: UPDATE

Effectivity: EMBRAER 170/190

Embraer has introduced new Hydraulic Firewall Shutoff Valve (FWSOV) PN 975287-7
through SB 170-29-0024 and 190-29-0021. The SB provides instructions to re-identify the
Valve body in order to allow split of the unit in two separate LRU’s: Body and Actuator. It
consists in keeping and re-identifying the valve body, replacing only the actuator. The new
PN for the actuator is 975287-701.

FWSOV body

FWSOV actuator

FWSOV assembly (ref.)

Actuator PN identification in the Nameplate

ANAC AD 2007-02-01R1 (EMBRAER 170/175) and 2007-02-02R1 (EMBRAER 190/195)

are under revision process to inform the introduction of FWSOV PN 975287-7 as the
terminative action.

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BCV PN -02 FOR EMBRAER 170

Effectivity: EMBRARE 170

During the qualification process, the results of the BCV -01 impulse and vibration tests
revealed that it might present valve body fatigue, after logging 40,000 Flight Cycles and
above, during its in-service life.

So, a new BCV -02 with an enhanced in-service life was presented, which includes
modifications to prevent effects of vibration loads on its performance, as well as, to prevent
the valve body fatigue.

SB 170-32-0028 BRAKE CONTROL VALVE (BCV) REPLACEMENT was issue on April 25,
2007 for the retrofit of the components. The BCV -02 was introduced on the production line
on aircraft S/N 170-00160 and on.

The BCV -02 installed in the outboard position requires a new support bracket PN 171-
06879-401. Embraer recommends that operators keep in their stocks the new bracket and
the related rivets and washers called out in the referred SB according to the table below:

PN Description QTY supplied / aircraft QTY used / aircraft

171-06879-401 Bracket 1 1
PE26118AD5S5 Rivet 8 4
MS20470AD5-6 Rivet 6 3
NAS620A10L Washer 4 4

The BCV-2 installed in the inboard position does not require the new support bracket. Thus,
Embraer recommends BCV swap in cases where the outboard BCV-1 need to be replaced
and there is no support bracket available.

FLAP ACTUATOR REGREASING AND INSPECTION

Effectivity: EMBRAER 170

Embraer would like to inform that SB 170-27-0037 (FLAP ACTUATOR REGREASING AND
INSPECTION), which addresses the lack of grease in flap actuators, is already available for
all EMBRAER 170 operators for immediate incorporation.

In order to successfully accomplish the flap actuator regreasing, Embraer would like to
emphasize that the input and output shaft seals must be properly regreased. If either input
or output shaft seal is not regreased, the actuator will not be protected against corrosion.

Additionally, a DVD video training to instruct the correct application of flap actuator
regreasing will also be available for each operator. The video is part of the material provided
for the accomplishment of the SB. For further details, refer to Embraer SB 170-27-0037.

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Input shaft with corrosion

Input and Output Shaft Seals

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OUTBOARD SLAT SKEW SENSOR REPLACEMENT

Effectivity: EMBRAER 170/190

Embraer would like to inform that SB 170-27-0038 and 190-27-0023 (OUTBOARD SLAT
SKEW SENSOR REPLACEMENT) are already available for all E-Jets operators. They
provide instructions for the replacement of the four skew sensors PN 1702286A and PN
1702288A (type A) by new ones PN 1702286B and PN 1702288B (type B).

Outboard Slat Skew Sensor

The type B skew sensors address corrosion of reed switch caused by moisture ingress, as
can be seen in the figures below:

Pictures of corrosion in the Reed Switch

In addition, AD’s 2009-02-02 and 2009-02-03 (not related to SLAT FAIL) has been issued to
decrease the current MRB interval task for type A skew sensor, as follows:

- From 2000 FH to 1320 FH for EMBRAER 170

- From 3000 FH to 1320 FH for EMBRAER 190

In order support the accomplishment of this AD’s, Hamilton Sundstrand will provide at least
one ship set for each operator to keep it in the inventory. During the AD accomplishment if
one or more skew sensor fails during the test (AMM 27-83-01-710-801-A) replace all four
skews sensors by type B. In case there is no type B available, use the type A and keep the
MRB interval determined by the AD’s.

Besides, a world wide fleet proactive retrofit campaign of type B skew sensors will be
performed. A customized part availability plan is available for each operator. Further
information, please contact Hamilton Sundstrand.

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The part availability plan was based on the fact that the older skew sensors (time since
installed) is more susceptible to fail after 8000 Flight Hours, as can be seen in the graph
below:

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Flight Hours vs. Skew Sensor failure

In order to optimize the replacement of type B skew sensors, Embraer and Hamilton
Sundstrand would like to recommend schedule replacement using the following criteria:

- Skew sensor with resistance value higher than 20 ohms *

- Older skew sensor (TSN) must be prioritized for schedule replacement

* The IC letters ref. IC2009-170/04096 and IC2009-190/04098 were issued for all E-Jets
operators with instruction to measure the skew sensor resistance. For further information,
please contact [email protected] or your Embraer Field Representative.

ACRONYMS

ACMF = Aircraft Condition-Monitoring Function

ACMP = Alternating-Current Motor-Driven Pump

AD = Airworthiness Directive

AIPC = Aircraft Illustrated Parts Catalog

AMM = Aircraft Maintenance Manual

AMS = Air Management System

ANAC = Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority)

AOM = Airplane Operations Manual

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APU = Auxiliary Power Unit

BCV = Brake Control Valve

CAS = Crew Alerting System

CMC = Central Maintenance Computer

CMM = Component Maintenance Manual

CPCS = Cabin Pressure Control-System

DVD = Digital Versatile Disk

ECC = Error Correcting Code

EDU = Electronic Display Units

EFB = Electronic Flight Bag

EICAS = Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System

EICC = Emergency Integrated Control-Center

EEMU = Enhanced Expansion Module Unit

DDPM = Dispatch-Deviation Procedures Manual

DVDR = Digital Voice-Data Recorder

FADEC = Full-Authority Digital Electronic-Control

FAA = Federal Aviation Administration

FCM = Flight Control Module

FCU = Fuel Conditioning Unit

FDE = Flight Deck Effect

FHDB = Fault History Database

FIM = Fault Isolation Manual

FOC = Free of Charge

GSE = Ground Support Equipment

IC = Input Control (Embraer technical disposition letter)

IEVM = Integrated Engine Vibration Monitor

LDI = Loadable Diagnostic Information

LPCV = Low Pressure Bleed Check Valves

LRU = Line Replaceable Unit

MAU = Modular Avionics Unit

MFS = Multi-Function Spoiler

MLG = Main Landing Gear

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MMEL = Master Minimum Equipment List

MRB = Maintenance Review Board

OB = Operational Bulletins

PCU = Power Control Unit

PN = Part Number

SB = Service Bulletin

SIL = Service Information Letter

SN = Serial Number

SNL = Service Newsletter

WOW = Weight-on-Wheels

WST = Wheel-Speed-Transducer

Note: All abbreviations used in Embraer Maintenance Manuals can be found in the
Introduction to AMM Part II.

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