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(2) If any cracking, corrosion, or other
defect is found exceeding the criteria defined
in Chapter 57 of the SRM: Before further
flight, repair using a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited’s EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA).
(h) Repair Does Not Constitute Terminating
Action Except for Certain Repairs
Accomplishment of a repair, as required by
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, does
not constitute terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, unless the approved repair
required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD states
otherwise (e.g., the approved repair states the
repair terminates the inspections for the
repaired area only).
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(i) 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:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM116-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: As of
February 7, 2017 (the effective date of this
AD), 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 EASA; or BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited’s EASA DOA.
If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0100, dated
June 3, 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–
2016–0457.
(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.
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(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) BAE Systems Alert Service Bulletin J41–
A57–029, Revision 3, dated April 8, 2014.
(ii) Chapter 57, Wings, of the BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 4100
Structural Repair Manual, Volume 1,
Publication Ref. No. (Transmittal No.) SA 4–
4100/SRM/400, Revision 32, dated October
15, 2014.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited, Customer Information Department,
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire,
KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292
675704; email RApublications@
baesystems.com; Internet https://
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(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 January
23, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
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–2016–9302; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–037–AD; Amendment
39–18826; AD 2017–06–02]
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 Fokker
Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100
airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce
TAY 650–15 engines. This AD was
prompted by reports of uncontained
engine fan blade failures in Rolls-Royce
TAY 650–15 engines. This AD requires
installation of a caution placard in the
flight compartment. We are issuing this
SUMMARY:
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AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 26,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 26, 2017.
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–2016–
9302.
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–2016–
9302; 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 Fokker Services B.V. Model
F28 Mark 0100 airplanes equipped with
Rolls-Royce TAY 650–15 engines. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on November 1, 2016 (81 FR
75759) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of uncontained
engine fan blade failures in Rolls-Royce
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TAY 650–15 engines. The fan blade
failures occurred due to cracking of the
fan blades, which was initiated under
conditions of fan blade flutter during
engine ground operation. The NPRM
proposed to require installation of a
caution placard in the flight
compartment. We are issuing this AD to
prevent certain engine thrust settings
during ground operation, which can
cause the fan blades to flutter and fail,
resulting in damage to the airplane and
possible injury to personnel.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive Airworthiness Directive 2013–
0141, dated July 12, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for Fokker Services B.V. Model F28
Mark 0100 airplanes equipped with
Rolls-Royce TAY 650–15 engines. The
MCAI states:
identified to be between 57% and 75% N1
RPM.
To address this potential unsafe condition
[which can result in damage to the airplane
and possible injury to personnel], [Civil
Aviation Authority—The Netherlands] CAA–
NL issued [Dutch] AD (BLA) nr. 2002–119 for
the aeroplane, while Luftfahrt-Bundesamt
(LBA) Germany issued [German] AD (LTA)
2002–090 (later revised) for the Rolls-Royce
Tay [650–15] engines. More recently, LBA
[German] AD 2002–090R1 was superseded by
EASA AD 2013–0070.
During stabilized forward thrust operation
of an engine with the aeroplane stationary on
the ground (e.g. maintenance engine ground
running), the same type of fan blade flutter
can occur. To ensure maintenance personnel
awareness of the engine speed KOZ when
performing engine ground running (in
forward or reverse thrust), a caution placard
must be introduced in the flight
compartment.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires the installation of a
caution placard in the flight compartment,
between the Standby Engine Indicator (SEI)
and the Multi-Functional Display Unit
(MFDU).
In the past, two F28 [Mark] 0100
aeroplanes with TAY [650–15] engines were
involved in incidents as a result of
uncontained engine fan blade failures. The
fan blade failures occurred due to cracking of
the fan blades, which was initiated under
conditions of fan blade flutter. This fan blade
flutter can occur during stabilized reverse
thrust operation within a specific N1 RPMrange [revolutions per minute], known as
Keep Out Zone (KOZ), which has been
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–2016–
9302.
Costs of Compliance
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
We estimate that this AD affects 4
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed except for 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 Service Bulletin
SBF100–11–027, dated April 18, 2013.
This service information describes
procedures for the installation of a
caution placard. 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.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Installation of placard ......................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
$46
$131
$524
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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
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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,
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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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2017–06–02 Fokker Services B.V.:
Amendment 39–18826; Docket No.
FAA–2016–9302; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–037–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 26, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes, certificated
in any category, all serial numbers if
equipped with Rolls-Royce TAY 650–15
engines.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 11, Placards and Markings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
uncontained engine fan blade failures in
Rolls-Royce TAY 650–15 engines. We are
issuing this AD to prevent certain engine
thrust settings during ground operation,
which can cause the fan blades to flutter and
fail, resulting in damage to the airplane and
possible injury to personnel.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Installation of Caution Placard
Within 6 months after the effective date of
this AD, install a caution placard in the flight
compartment, between the standby engine
indicator (SEI) and the multi-functional
display unit (MFDU), in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–11–027, dated April
18, 2013.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:
Additional information can be found in
Fokker All Operators Message AOF100.177
#05, dated April 18, 2013.
(h) 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.
(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 Services B.V.’s EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 7,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(i) Related Information
Enhancing Airline Passenger
Protections III: Extension of
Compliance Date for Provision
Concerning Baggage Handling
Statistics Report
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2013–0141, dated July 12, 2013, 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–2016–9302.
(2) For more information about this AD,
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.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (j)(3) and (j)(4) of this AD.
(j) 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 Service Bulletin SBF100–11–
027, dated April 18, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(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.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
14 CFR Part 234
[Docket No. DOT–OST–2014–0056]
RIN 2105–AE66
Office of the Secretary (OST),
Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Department of
Transportation is amending its
regulations by extending the compliance
date from January 1, 2018, to January 1,
2019, for the provision concerning
reporting of baggage handling statistics
in the Department’s final rule on
enhancing airline passenger protections.
This extension is necessary to ensure
consistency with the change of
compliance date for the Department’s
final rule on reporting of data for
mishandled baggage and wheelchairs.
DATES: This final rule is effective March
22, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Blane A. Workie, Office of Aviation
Enforcement and Proceedings, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC,
20590, 202–366–9342, 202–366–7152
(fax), blane.workie@dot.gov (email).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
November 3, 2016, the Department of
Transportation published a final rule in
the Federal Register (81 FR 76800),
titled ‘‘Enhancing Airline Passenger
Protections III’’ (RIN 2105–AE11). This
rule, among other things, expands the
pool of carriers that must report airline
service and performance data from any
carrier that accounts for at least 1% of
domestic scheduled passenger revenue
to any carrier that accounts for at least
0.5% of domestic scheduled passenger
revenue. It also requires reporting
carriers to separately report airline
service and performance data for their
domestic scheduled flights operated by
their code-share partners. This means
that, under the November 2016 final
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9302; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-037-AD;
Amendment 39-18826; AD 2017-06-02]
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 Fokker
Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce
TAY 650-15 engines. This AD was prompted by reports of uncontained
engine fan blade failures in Rolls-Royce TAY 650-15 engines. This AD
requires installation of a caution placard in the flight compartment.
We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 26, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 26,
2017.
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-2016-9302.
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-2016-
9302; 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 Fokker Services B.V. Model
F28 Mark 0100 airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce TAY 650-15 engines.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 1, 2016 (81 FR
75759) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of uncontained
engine fan blade failures in Rolls-Royce
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TAY 650-15 engines. The fan blade failures occurred due to cracking of
the fan blades, which was initiated under conditions of fan blade
flutter during engine ground operation. The NPRM proposed to require
installation of a caution placard in the flight compartment. We are
issuing this AD to prevent certain engine thrust settings during ground
operation, which can cause the fan blades to flutter and fail,
resulting in damage to the airplane and possible injury to personnel.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive Airworthiness Directive 2013-0141, dated July
12, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes
equipped with Rolls-Royce TAY 650-15 engines. The MCAI states:
In the past, two F28 [Mark] 0100 aeroplanes with TAY [650-15]
engines were involved in incidents as a result of uncontained engine
fan blade failures. The fan blade failures occurred due to cracking
of the fan blades, which was initiated under conditions of fan blade
flutter. This fan blade flutter can occur during stabilized reverse
thrust operation within a specific N1 RPM-range [revolutions per
minute], known as Keep Out Zone (KOZ), which has been identified to
be between 57% and 75% N1 RPM.
To address this potential unsafe condition [which can result in
damage to the airplane and possible injury to personnel], [Civil
Aviation Authority--The Netherlands] CAA-NL issued [Dutch] AD (BLA)
nr. 2002-119 for the aeroplane, while Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA)
Germany issued [German] AD (LTA) 2002-090 (later revised) for the
Rolls-Royce Tay [650-15] engines. More recently, LBA [German] AD
2002-090R1 was superseded by EASA AD 2013-0070.
During stabilized forward thrust operation of an engine with the
aeroplane stationary on the ground (e.g. maintenance engine ground
running), the same type of fan blade flutter can occur. To ensure
maintenance personnel awareness of the engine speed KOZ when
performing engine ground running (in forward or reverse thrust), a
caution placard must be introduced in the flight compartment.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the
installation of a caution placard in the flight compartment, between
the Standby Engine Indicator (SEI) and the Multi-Functional Display
Unit (MFDU).
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-2016-
9302.
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.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
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 Service Bulletin SBF100-11-027, dated April 18,
2013. This service information describes procedures for the
installation of a caution placard. 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 4 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Installation of placard........... 1 work-hour x $85 per $46 $131 $524
hour = $85.
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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.
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Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017-06-02 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18826; Docket No. FAA-
2016-9302; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-037-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 26, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100
airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers if
equipped with Rolls-Royce TAY 650-15 engines.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 11, Placards and
Markings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of uncontained engine fan blade
failures in Rolls-Royce TAY 650-15 engines. We are issuing this AD
to prevent certain engine thrust settings during ground operation,
which can cause the fan blades to flutter and fail, resulting in
damage to the airplane and possible injury to personnel.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Installation of Caution Placard
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, install a
caution placard in the flight compartment, between the standby
engine indicator (SEI) and the multi-functional display unit (MFDU),
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF100-11-027, dated April 18, 2013.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Additional information can
be found in Fokker All Operators Message AOF100.177 #05, dated April
18, 2013.
(h) 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.
(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 Services B.V.'s
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2013-0141, dated July 12, 2013, 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-2016-9302.
(2) For more information about this AD, 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.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (j)(3) and (j)(4) of this AD.
(j) 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 Service Bulletin SBF100-11-027, dated April 18, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(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 March 7, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-05161 Filed 3-21-17; 8:45 am]
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