Issue No.

18 – May 2008
May 2008 Issue No. 18

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 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 CIS / Aerochain at

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Technical Workshop Material
Availability
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190
EMBRAER started to conduct Technical
Workshops in May where E-JETS
Operators were invited to participate.
The attendance of this first round was
above the expectations and the
discussions were very positive to
everyone.
As informed during the workshops,
dedicate Surveys are being created (per
Technology) in the EMBRAER FLEET
FORUM (EFF) to share the Workshop's
presentation material, action item list, and
the workshop schedule.
Updates of the action item list will be also
provided via these surveys.
Suggestions to compose next workshop’s
agenda are very welcome, as well as
comments regarding the workshop's
applicability, how topic are being
presented / prepared and
recommendations that could help us
improve further events.
This subjected survey of each technology
will be available up to 48h after the
workshop (time required to define action
item target dates).
To find one specific survey, an EFF
member should log into the EFF and then
(as illustrated on the next figure):
- Select SURVEY;
- Select EMBRAER E-JETS;
- Choose the applicable
technology for the desired
Workshop;
- Select OPEN SURVEY;
- And finally, click over the
survey's hyperlink;
Issue No. 18
In case you do not know or do not have
access to the EFF, please contact your
EMBRAER Customer Support Team or
the EFF Support Team at:
eff.support@embraer.com.br
Main and Nose Wheel Tires –
Extended wear criteria for tire
removal – Update
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190
In E-Jets NEWS Release No. 13,
EMBRAER informed that extended wear
criteria for tire removal would be included
in the manual.
Updated AMM tasks 32-49-07-200-801-A
and 32-49-03-200-801-A, which give the
procedures to inspect the on the Main
and Nose Landing Gears respectively,
were released bringing information about
further landings that may be made in
order to allow the aircraft to return to the
maintenance base for a tire change.
These AMM tasks will be revised with a
new wording to clear state the intention of
extend criteria as per customer request:
"As soon as you see a tire reinforcement
cord in the tread area or when the wear
level gets to the bottom of a tread groove,
a maximum of 6 further landings (for
MICHELIN tires) or 10 further landings
(for DUNLOP tires) is permitted."
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EGPWM Retrofit to PN
7028419-1904 – Update
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190
EMBRAER will supersede Service
Bulletins 170-34-0021 and 190-34-0012
(EGPWM PN upgrade from 7028419-
1902 to 7028419-1904) by referring to
the AIPC, which will be revised to show
two-way interchangeability between
EGPWM Part Numbers 7028419-1902
and 7028419-1904 for aircraft with Load
version 17.5/4.5 and on.
APU HIGH EGT – Update
Effectivity: EMBRAER 190
As mentioned in the E-Jets NEWS
Release No. 14, EMBRAER detected
some aircraft, mainly in the EMB-190/195
fleet, with recurring APU HIGH EGT (fault
code 49105425APU). This fault causes
the APU bleed valve to close
automatically and the bleed manifold
pressure drops to zero. Two conditions
were identified that can drive APU HIGH
EGT faults:
1) During on-ground engine start;
2) During on-ground bleed transition
from engines to APU
The first condition will be addressed with
a delay of two seconds for the engine
start cycle, that is, a two-second delay for
opening the ATS valve after an engine
start command. This modification is
scheduled to be included in SPDA Block
12. Additionally, EMBRAER will issue
Operational Bulletin 170-003/08 that
includes a procedure to manually close
the packs before an engine start.
If the APU Anti-Surge Valve (AIPC 49-53-
01) is malfunctioning, it will affect even
more the scenarios described above.
Thus, EMBRAER recommends the valve
replacement when fault code 49535226
APU - APU ANTI-SURGE VLV/WRG
FAULT is triggered in the CMC.
Issue No. 18
BCM and ABM Modification
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190
BCM modification
An internal software mis-functionality was
detected in the brake control module
during the brake pressure pulse test
(PPT). The PPT is executed during
landing gear extension to check the
brake control system integrity. Under very
remote circumstances, a loss of pressure
in the main and backup hydraulic
systems could lead the pressure pulse
test to an infinite loop, generating a brake
application upon touchdown.
The software of the BCM was modified to
improve its robustness. To install new
improved BCM, the aircraft must be
equipped with LOAD 19 or higher. Mixed
configuration for the BCM is not allowed.
This means that BCM 1 and BCM 2 must
be replaced together.
The service bulletin is just available for
EMBRAER 190 and soon will also be
available for EMBRAER 170. For more
details on EMBRAER 190, see SB 190-
32-0023 - MODIFICATION OF BRAKE
CONTROL MODULE ON 142-09114 TO
PN 142-091141.
Autobrake modification
For aircraft equipped with auto brake
(Autobrake Control Module located on
Modular Avionics Unit 2) a pressure
surging is randomly seen when the
autobrake disengagement is done
through the brake pedals. The software
of the ABM was modified to improve its
robustness and avoid this behavior.
To install the new improved ABM, the
aircraft must be equipped with LOAD 19
or higher. Installation must be
accomplished with SB 190-32-0023 -
MODIFICATION OF BRAKE CONTROL
MODULE PN 142-09114 to PN 142-
091141 at the same time.
The Service Bulletin is just available for
EMBRAER 190 and soon will be also
available for EMBRAER 170. For more
details on EMBRAER 190, se SB 190-32-
0024 - MODIFICATION OF
AUTOBRAKE MODULE (ABM) PN 142-
07117 TO PN 142-071171.
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Circumstances observed with Cargo Compartments – Vertical

introduction of new BCM and ABM
New ABM and BCM modules have been
in the process of installation on the
production line since February, 2008. On
aircraft equipped with these
modifications, an unexpected behavior
was recently identified during production
flights.
The first time that the brake pedal is
applied over 20% after disconnection of
the Autobrake, a sudden pressure spike
is noted. This behavior only occurs when
the Autobrake is disconnected via the
cockpit switch, or via the thrust lever.
If the autobrake is disconnected by pedal
application, the system works properly
and this behavior does not occur. The
brake system remains fully functional.
The only effect is related to passenger
comfort.
Nets Operation
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190
EMBRAER has been frequently inquired
about the usage of cargo compartment
vertical nets. The MMEL specifies that
nets may be inoperative or missing
provided the cargo loading limits are
observed or the cargo compartment is
empty (Chapter 50-22-02).
According to AOM 1502 Section 08 -
Loading, vertical nets may be missing
provided the maximum allowable weight
per compartment and also the maximum
weight adjacent to the vertical nets are
observed.

This occurrence was immediately

investigated and it was confirmed that the
new BCM software presents this side-
effect. Despite the fact that it does not
affect aircraft safety, improvement to
eliminate this characteristic is required.
EMBRAER is studying the best approach
to address this subject and will inform
operators in due time.

FOL was issued to instruct operators on

how to deal with this new module. OB will
cover the content of the FOL. A SNL will
also be provided.

For the moment, the recommendation for

operators that have this new BCM
incorporated is to restrict the
disengagement of the Autobrake only by
pedal application in order to avoid any
effect on passenger comfort.

Refer to AOM 1502 for detailed loads for

the forward and aft compartments.

The use of vertical cargo nets is required

for the E-195.

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Necessary precautions during CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE

RAT retraction DOWNLOCK PIN IS UNLOCKED
BEFORE YOU RESTOW THE RAT. IF
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190 YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS
PRECAUTION, DAMAGE TO THE RAT
During production inspection at CAN OCCUR.
EMBRAER, a broken support that
attaches the RAT's mechanism to the 1. Unlock the downlock pin (7) until the
fuselage was identified: RAT stows approximately 20
degrees. After that, take your finger
off the downlock pin and do the step
below. Refer to Figure 201, Sheet 2.

Further investigation revealed that this

issue was caused by an incorrect RAT
retraction procedure (AMM TASK 24-23-
00-840-801-A), which was done without
unlocking the RAT's downlock pin.

When the RAT's restow pump is put in

action in this situation (without unlocking
the downlock pin) the RAT's structure will
remain locked. This causes a moment on
the subjected support due to the RAT's EMBRAER has issued SNLs 170-24-
pump force action which may cause its 0027 and 190-24-0021 to call the
break during a continued action. Operator's attention about the necessary
requirements to be followed during the
It is important to emphasize that the AMM
RAT restow task and would like to stress
task provides the required information to
the need to follow all the instructions
perform a correct RAT retraction with a
contained in the manual.
dedicated step and a caution for this
specific item as follows:

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Due to this event, it was necessary to
issue Service Bulletins 170-53-0057 and
190-53-0027 to inspect the RAT
machined support and install
reinforcements on it. It is expected that
an AD will be issued. Then, those SBs
will become mandatory.
ICC Extender Cards (GSE 399
PN AGE 14483)
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190
During non-routine troubleshooting
activities on systems that interface with
the LICC and RICC, it may be necessary
to check the harness inside the ICC box
through the GCU or EPM connector,
according to AMM TASK 24-51-00-910-
801-A EPM/GCU ICC Electrical
Connectors - Maintenance Practices.
It is not recommended to access the
EPM/ GCU connector without the
extender card GSE 399 PN AGE 14483
because the connector can be damaged
and cause unnecessary ICC
replacement.
EMBRAER recommends acquiring this
GSE in advance in order to have the
proper resource on hand in case any
troubleshooting is necessary on the
harness that interfaces with GCU and
EPM connector.
As per information received, there is a
lead time of 22 weeks after purchase
order receipt.
Summer Season SNL
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190
EMBRAER would like to emphasize the
importance of observing the directions
given in SNL 170-00-0017 (190-00-0011)
for operators based in the Northern
Hemisphere.
This is to improve the performance of
some aircraft systems, which are
historically affected by high temperatures
and/or dusty environments. Operators
should consult the applicable supplier for
parts availability.
Issue No. 18
Leakage troubleshooting tips
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190
EMBRAER would like to inform that the
revised Air Data Test - Set - Connection
procedure (TASK 34-15-00-480-801-A) is
available in AMM Part II. This task has
been revised to include some leakage
troubleshooting tips that will assist the
mechanics to easily find a leakage.
SPOILER FAULT CAS Message
Due to an Inadvertent
Movement of the Control Wheel
without Hydraulic Pressure
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190
There is a characteristic in the FCS
system, up to load 19, regarding the
movement of the control wheel without
hydraulic pressure causing the SPOILER
FAULT CAS message without CMC
correlation.
If this spurious CAS message appears
due to the described scenario, turn on the
HYD #1 and #2 or cycle the SPOILER
button in the FCP (Flight Control Panel)
to clear the SPOILER FAULT CAS
Message.
This scenario happens when the control
wheel is commanded on the ground with
the HYD #1 and #2 turned off and with
the Spoiler CRM (Command Response
Monitor) tripping in the S-ACE (Spoiler
Actuator Control Electronics) hardware.
Thus, the monitor detects a miscompare
between the Control wheel and the
Spoiler Ram LVDT causing the S-ACE to
disengage and the SPOILER FAULT
CAS Message appears in the EICAS
Display.
In the Load 21 and on the annunciation of
SPOILER FAULT CAS message due to
S-ACE engagement status will be
inhibited during flight phase K1 or K2a
(aircraft on ground) only if the pressure in
hydraulic systems #1 and #2 is less than
1800psi.
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AMS SNL Cancellation FADEC Software Identification

Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190
EMBRAER AMS Team is making an
effort to upgrade the presently released
SNLs. The SNLs listed below were
identified as not applicable for the
present situation of the fleet. Therefore,
they are scheduled to be cancelled.
• 170-36-0004 - Bleed Fail Due to
Overtemp.
• 170-30-0004 - A-I System T/S with BL4.
• 190-36-0004 - Low Stage Bleed Check
Valve, 1st issue.
• 190-36-0008 - Bleed Valves.
through CMC
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190
Some EMBRAER 170/190 operators
have faced configuration control
difficulties while carrying out FADEC
software 10Ev5.32 and 8Ev5.4 upgrade.
In order to help the identification of which
software is installed in each FADEC, it is
possible to use the ENGINE 1 (2)
IDENTIFICATION STATUS page
available on CMC, which provides,
among other information, the FADEC
software version installed in the FADEC
of that engine (figure below outlines in
red the location of this information in this
page).

CF34-8E VG System
Improvement and Inspections
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170

The CF34-8E VG (Variable Geometry)

System is an item of great relevance and
complexity used on the EMBRAER 170
Powerplant Systems. Some Service
Bulletins have been issued in order to
guarantee safe operation and upgrade of
the whole system:

• SB 72-A0068: Inspection of VG
System Compressor Shaft Assembly

• SB 72-A0073: Actuating System

Linkage Assembly Cracking
Inspection and Assembly Preload
Inspection and Elimination

• SB 72-0075: Introduction of
Compressor Actuator Bellcrank (new
steel, one-piece actuator bellcrank)

• SB 72-0089: Introduction of
Compressor Actuation Linkage
Assemblies (System redesign)

EMBRAER is aware of events that It is important to highlight though that,

caused OGSD and IFSD (on-ground and
in-flight shutdowns) that could be avoided
if an inspection SB (GE SB 72-0068R01)
had been accomplished. EMBRAER
would like to point out the importance of
accomplishing inspections every 600 FH
with SB 72-A0068.
while for the EMBRAER 170/175 this
page correctly indicates the software
version in decimal numbers, for the
EMBMBRAER 190/195 the software
version indicates in hexadecimal.
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Therefore, for example, when checking Flap Cruiser Roller Missing

the software version of an EMBRAER
190 aircraft that has FADEC software
10Ev5.32 installed, the page will display
1330. For FADEC software 10Ev5.20, it
would display 1312 and so on. The next
EMBRAER 190/195 FADEC software
version scheduled to be released in
Feb/09 will address this discrepancy and
display this information in decimal
numbers, as currently already done for
the EMBRAER 170/175.
PSEM -06 Service Bulletin
Released
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190
EMBRAER issued Service Bulletins 170-
32-0035 and 190-32-0026 on April 17,
2008 presenting instructions to replace
the old PSEM by new part number 80-
003-06. PSEM -06 has the following
expected benefits:
• The PSEM software modification
ensured the PSEM proximity channel
Digital Analogic Converter is correctly
reprogrammed each time the proximity
channel is reset. This modification has
the intention to minimize the events of
LG NO DISPATCH messages on
aircraft power up.
After SB 170-57-0006
Accomplished
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170
EMBRAER had received some reports
from the field regarding a missing Flap
cruise roller after the accomplishment of
SB 170-57-0006.
During the removal and installation of the
flap cruiser roller (Pos-Mod SB 170-57-
0006), it is necessary to adjust it
according to clearance versus
temperature, as presented in the AMM
TASK 27-51-11-400, Inboard and
Outboard Flap Rollers – Installation. Note
that the retaining rigging can be removed
and installed a couple of times.
The retaining ring can loose its elastic
properties and, as a consequence, shift
from its assembly position. The roller can
run off the flap track too.
To avoid this behavior, EMBRAER
recommends doing the adjustment of the
cruise rollers with a retaining ring and,
after the adjustment is done accordingly,
replace the retaining ring with a new one.

• For aircraft equipped with PSEM -05 or

previous versions, it is required a
minimum gap between Aft and Fwd
cargo door proximity sensors PN 80-
185-0 and its targets. In case the gap
is below minimum (0.06 in or 1,47mm),
PSEM -05 will wrongly indicate "DOOR
OPEN". PSEM -06 allows Sensor PN
80-185-0 to be installed with any
possible small gap.

• Ready for ETOPS operation.

PSEM -06 will be introduced free of

charge on attrition basis.

For ETOPS aircraft, PSEM -06 requires

PRIMUS EPIC load 21, or newer, and
cannot be intermixed with older PSEM
versions. For non-ETOPS aircraft, PSEM
-06 requires PRIMUS EPIC load 19 or
newer and can be intermixed with older
PSEM versions.

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Wing Anti-Ice Valves Inop

Effectivity: EMBRAER 190

During the last Northern Hemisphere

winter, in one operator's 190 fleet, it was
observed that the RH wing anti-ice valve
was inoperative during the first flight of
the day.

This is due to the freezing of the valve'

servo line during the aircraft's overnight
activities, worsened by meteorological
conditions.

EMBRAER has already opened a product

change request for a RH wing anti-ice
valve servo-heater. Tests are scheduled
for the upcoming August.

The LH wing anti-ice valve is not subject

to the above mentioned due to
differences on its installation.

"RAT FAIL" CAS Message

Caused by Power Interruption
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190

EMBRAER has released SNL170-24-

0031 and SNL190-24-0025 "RAT FAIL"
CAS MESSAGE CAUSED BY POWER
INTERRUPTION in order to inform the
Operators about the possibility of a "RAT
FAIL" CAS message being caused by
RAT heater monitoring due to power
interruption on the AC BUS 1/ AC GND
SVC BUS. These SNLs provide
recommended maintenance actions to be
taken, based on FIM TASK 24-23-00-
810-806-A (Failure of the RAT System).

Avionics PN under Retrofit /

Upgrade
Effectivity: EMBRAER 170 / 190

The table in the next page can be used

as a quick reference guide as it presents
some current PNs under retrofit / upgrade
concerning Supplier SBs for which
EMBRAER published SNLs.

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Component P/N S/N Manufacturer Embraer publication Manufacturer Service Bulletin

KPA 1052 HF Pwr SNL 170-23-0005

064-01072-0101 below 2500 Honeywell Pub. Number 600-10630-0010
Amplifier SNL 190-23-0004
SNL 170-44-0001
PACIC 5682-1-1 MOD ALL AVTECH 5682-23-903 Rev.01
SNL 190-44-0001
SNL 170-44-0001
PACIC 5682-1-1 MOD A ALL AVTECH 5682-23-903 Rev.01
SNL 190-44-0001
SNL 170-44-0001
PACIC 5682-1-1 MOD B ALL AVTECH 5682-23-903 Rev.01
SNL 190-44-0001
SNL 170-44-0001
PACIC 5682-1-2 MOD A ALL AVTECH 5682-23-904 Rev.01
SNL 190-44-0001
SNL 170-44-0001
PACIC 5682-1-2 MOD B ALL AVTECH 5682-23-904 Rev.01
SNL 190-44-0001
SNL 170-23-0003
PRINTER TP4840 700750-1115 ALL MILTOPE ILS-SL-07-005
SNL 190-23-0002
SNL 170-31-0011
QAR ED35E109-04-00 ALL SAGEM ED35E-31-036.
SNL 190-31-0009
SNL 170-34-0016
NIM 7517964-917 below 07042768 Honeywell 7517964-23-0010
SNL 190-34-0015
GCU 1701321 series refer EMB SNL Hamilton Sundstrand SNL 170-24-0003 FSB 40EP04G-24-2
ASCB module 1701961A refer EMB SNL Hamilton Sundstrand SB 170-24-0016 none
SNL 170-24-0013
MicroComm 1705540F G and H refer EMB SNL Hamilton Sundstrand FSB 40EPS04MPM02/03-24-2
SNL 190-24-0008
SNL 170-24-0013
MicroComm 1707789B and E refer EMB SNL Hamilton Sundstrand FSB 40EPS04MPM02/03-24-2
SNL 190-24-0008
SNL 170-24-0017
MicroComm 1707789A refer EMB SNL Hamilton Sundstrand FSB 40EPS04MPM03-24-3
sNL 190-24-0011
5913150-2
RICC refer EMB SNL Hamilton Sundstrand SB 170-24-0015 FSB 40EPS0RC-24-1
5913150-3
5913150-2
RICC refer EMB SNL Hamilton Sundstrand SB 170-24-0011 FSB 40EPS0RC-24-2
5913150-3

Acronyms
ABM = Autobrake Module

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

APU = Auxiliary Power Unit

ATS = Air Turbine Starter

BCM = Brake Control Module

CAS = Crew Alerting System

CMC = Central Maintenance Computer

CMM = Component Maintenance Manual

DLS = Data Load System

EGPWM = Enhanced Ground-Proximity

Warning Module
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EGT = Exhaust Gas Temperature

EICAS = Engine Indicating and Crew

Alerting System

EIPC = Engine Illustrated Parts Catalog

EMM = Engine Maintenance Manual

EPM = External Power Module

ETOPS = Extended Operations (new

designation)

FADEC = Full Authority Digital Electronic

Control

FHDB = Fault History Database

FIM = Fault Isolation Manual

GCU = Generator Control Unit

ICC = Integrated Control-Center

LDI = Loadable Diagnostic Information

LRU = Line Replaceable Unit

MAU = Modular Avionics Unit

MMEL = Master Minimum Equipment List

OB = Operational Bulletins

PCU = Power Control Unit

PN = Part Number

PSEM = Proximity Sensor Electronic

Module

RAT = Ram Air Turbine

SB = Service Bulletin

SN = Serial Number

SNL = Service Newsletter

SPDA = Secondary Power Distribution

Assembly

TR = Thrust Reverser

VG = Variable Geometry

Note: All abbreviations used in

EMBRAER Maintenance Manuals can be
found in the Introduction to AMM Part II.

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