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appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-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. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
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(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0142, dated
July 17, 2015, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2016–3988.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(4) and (k)(5) of this AD.
(k) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on July 22, 2016.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–3132,
Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–4100,
Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–
5066, dated June 25, 2014.
(4) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
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Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(5) You may view this 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.
(6) 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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 26,
2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of July 22, 2016.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Fokker Services B.V., Technical
Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone
+31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88–
6280–111; email
technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet
https://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may
view this referenced 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. It is also available
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8467.
Examining the AD Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8467; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–107–AD; Amendment
39–18541; AD 2016–11–14]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Services B.V. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark
1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a design
review that revealed no controlled
bonding provisions are present on a
number of critical locations inside the
fuel tanks or connected to the walls of
the fuel tanks. This AD requires
installing additional and improved
bonding provisions in the fuel tanks and
revising the airplane maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, by
incorporating fuel airworthiness
limitation items and critical design
configuration control limitations
(CDCCLs). We are issuing this AD to
prevent an ignition source in the fuel
tank vapor space, which could result in
a fuel tank explosion and consequent
loss of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective July 22,
2016.
SUMMARY:
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You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8467; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
fax 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model
F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on January 20, 2016
(81 FR 3051) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2014–0108, dated May 8, 2014
(referred to after this the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
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or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Fokker Services B.V.
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and
4000 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Prompted by an accident * * *, the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
published Special Federal Aviation
Regulation (SFAR) 88 [(66 FR 23086, May 7,
2001)], and the Joint Aviation Authorities
(JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/
12.
The review conducted by Fokker Services
on the Fokker F28 design, in response to
these regulations, revealed that no controlled
bonding provisions are present on a number
of critical locations, inside the fuel tank or
connected to the fuel tank wall.
This condition, if not corrected, could
create an ignition source in the fuel tank
vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel
tank explosions and consequent loss of the
aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Fokker Services developed a set of fuel tank
bonding modifications.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires the installation of
additional and improved bonding provisions
[and a revision of the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable]. These
modifications require opening of the fuel
tank access panels.
More information on this subject can be
found in Fokker Services All Operators
Message AOF28.038#02.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8467.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Explanation of Changes Made to This
AD
We have revised the document
citations in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this
AD to meet the Office of the Federal
Register’s requirements for materials
incorporated by reference.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Fokker Proforma Service
Bulletin SBF28–28–058, dated January
9, 2014; and Fokker F28 Appendix
Service Bulletin SBF28–28–058/APP01,
dated July 15, 2014. The service
information describes procedures for
installing improved bonding provisions
for the transfer jet pumps, ventilation
float valves, center tank overflow valves,
and level control pilot valves wiring
conduit; and applicable related
investigative and corrective actions.
We also reviewed Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF28–28–050, Revision 3,
dated December 11, 2014. The service
information describes certain fuel
airworthiness limitation items and
CDCCLs.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 5
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take
about 21 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Required parts will cost
about $0 per product. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
on U.S. operators to be $8,925, or $1,785
per product.
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
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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.
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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2016–11–14 Fokker Services B.V.:
Amendment 39–18541. Docket No.
FAA–2015–8467; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–107–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 22, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000
airplanes, certificated in any category, all
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a design review
that revealed no controlled bonding
provisions are present on a number of critical
locations inside the fuel tanks or connected
to the walls of the fuel tanks. We are issuing
this AD to prevent an ignition source in the
fuel tank vapor space, which could result in
a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of
the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Installation of Bonding Provisions
At the next scheduled opening of the fuel
tanks after the effective date of this AD, but
no later than 84 months after the effective
date of this AD, install additional and
improved bonding provisions in the fuel
tanks, and do the applicable related
investigative and corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker Proforma Service
Bulletin SBF28–28–058, dated January 9,
2014; and Fokker F28 Appendix Service
Bulletin SBF28–28–058/APP01, dated July
15, 2014.
(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
Program
Before further flight after completing the
installation specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD, or within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the
airplane maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, by incorporating the fuel
airworthiness limitation items and critical
design configuration control limitations
(CDCCLs) specified in paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of
Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28–28–
058, dated January 9, 2014. The initial
compliance times for the tasks are at the
latest of the times specified in paragraphs
(h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD.
(1) At the applicable time specified in
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–050,
Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014.
(2) Before further flight after completing
the installation specified in paragraph (g) of
this AD.
(3) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.
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(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and
CDCCLs
After accomplishment of the revision
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the
actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as
an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
in accordance with the procedures specified
in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
(j) 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
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:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
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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. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0108, dated
May 8, 2014, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2015–8467.
(l) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Fokker F28 Appendix Service Bulletin
SBF28–28–058/APP01, dated July 15, 2014.
(ii) Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin
SBF28–28–058, dated January 9, 2014.
(iii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–
050, Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
(0)88–6280–111; email
technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet
https://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
(4) You may view this 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.
(5) 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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 20,
2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8257; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NE–36–AD; Amendment 39–
18555; AD 2016–12–06]
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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca
S.A. Turboshaft Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Turbomeca S.A. MAKILA 2A and
MAKILA 2A1 turboshaft engines. This
AD requires repetitive diffuser
inspections and replacement of those
diffusers that fail inspection. This AD
was prompted by two occurrences of
crack initiation on a ferrule of the
diffuser. We are issuing this AD to
prevent rupture of the ferrule of the
diffuser, which could result in engine
fire and damage to the helicopter.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July
22, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 22, 2016.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France;
phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05
59 74 45 15. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
It is also available on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8257.
SUMMARY:
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8257; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for the Docket
Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-8467; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-107-AD;
Amendment 39-18541; AD 2016-11-14]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a design review that revealed no
controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical
locations inside the fuel tanks or connected to the walls of the fuel
tanks. This AD requires installing additional and improved bonding
provisions in the fuel tanks and revising the airplane maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating fuel airworthiness
limitation items and critical design configuration control limitations
(CDCCLs). We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source in the
fuel tank vapor space, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and
consequent loss of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective July 22, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 22,
2016.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax
+31 (0)88-6280-111; email technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet https://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this referenced 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. It is also available on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2015-8467.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8467; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137;
fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Fokker Services B.V.
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on January 20, 2016 (81 FR 3051)
(``the NPRM'').
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0108, dated May 8, 2014 (referred to after
this the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information,
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or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Fokker
Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. The
MCAI states:
Prompted by an accident * * *, the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) published Special Federal Aviation Regulation
(SFAR) 88 [(66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001)], and the Joint Aviation
Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12.
The review conducted by Fokker Services on the Fokker F28
design, in response to these regulations, revealed that no
controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical
locations, inside the fuel tank or connected to the fuel tank wall.
This condition, if not corrected, could create an ignition
source in the fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel
tank explosions and consequent loss of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services
developed a set of fuel tank bonding modifications.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the
installation of additional and improved bonding provisions [and a
revision of the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable].
These modifications require opening of the fuel tank access panels.
More information on this subject can be found in Fokker Services
All Operators Message AOF28.038#02.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8467.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Explanation of Changes Made to This AD
We have revised the document citations in paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD to meet the Office of the Federal Register's requirements for
materials incorporated by reference.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described
previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-058, dated
January 9, 2014; and Fokker F28 Appendix Service Bulletin SBF28-28-058/
APP01, dated July 15, 2014. The service information describes
procedures for installing improved bonding provisions for the transfer
jet pumps, ventilation float valves, center tank overflow valves, and
level control pilot valves wiring conduit; and applicable related
investigative and corrective actions.
We also reviewed Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 3,
dated December 11, 2014. The service information describes certain fuel
airworthiness limitation items and CDCCLs.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 21 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $8,925, or $1,785 per product.
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.
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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2016-11-14 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18541. Docket No. FAA-
2015-8467; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-107-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 22, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000,
2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, certificated in any category, all
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a design review that revealed no
controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical
locations inside the fuel tanks or connected to the walls of the
fuel tanks. We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source in
the fuel tank vapor space, which could result in a fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Installation of Bonding Provisions
At the next scheduled opening of the fuel tanks after the
effective date of this AD, but no later than 84 months after the
effective date of this AD, install additional and improved bonding
provisions in the fuel tanks, and do the applicable related
investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin
SBF28-28-058, dated January 9, 2014; and Fokker F28 Appendix Service
Bulletin SBF28-28-058/APP01, dated July 15, 2014.
(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program
Before further flight after completing the installation
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the
airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by
incorporating the fuel airworthiness limitation items and critical
design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) specified in
paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-
058, dated January 9, 2014. The initial compliance times for the
tasks are at the latest of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(1),
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD.
(1) At the applicable time specified in Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF28-28-050, Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014.
(2) Before further flight after completing the installation
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(3) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and CDCCLs
After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (h)
of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals,
or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are
approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
(j) 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 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: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. 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. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service's
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0108, dated May 8, 2014, for
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2015-8467.
(l) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Fokker F28 Appendix Service Bulletin SBF28-28-058/APP01,
dated July 15, 2014.
(ii) Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-058, dated
January 9, 2014.
(iii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 3, dated
December 11, 2014.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130
EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax +31
(0)88-6280-111; email technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet https://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
(4) You may view this 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.
(5) 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: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 20, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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