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chafed against the structure in the flammable
leakage zone of the aft fairing, causing a short
circuit. The FAA is issuing this AD to
prevent chafing between the wire bundle and
the structure of the aft fairing, which could
result in electrical arcing and subsequent
ignition of flammable vapors and possible
uncontrollable fire.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
One-Time Inspections/Related Investigative
and Corrective Actions
(f) Within 60 months after the effective
date of this AD, do the actions required by
paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD.
(1) Accomplish the detailed inspections for
discrepancies of the wire bundles in the left
and right engine-to-wing aft fairings, and
applicable and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary, as applicable,
by doing all the actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletins listed in Table 1
of this AD. Accomplish any related
investigative and corrective actions before
further flight in accordance with the
applicable service bulletin.
TABLE 1.—AIRPLANE MODELS AND SERVICE BULLETINS
Boeing Alert
Service
Bulletin
Boeing airplanes
Model
Model
Model
Model
757–200, –200CB, 200PF series airplanes ............................................................
757–200, –200CB, 200PF series airplanes ............................................................
757–300 series airplanes ........................................................................................
757–300 series airplanes ........................................................................................
(2) Install back-to-back p-clamps between
the wire and hydraulic supply tube at the aft
end of the right-hand strut only; and re-route
the wire bundles, if necessary, by doing all
the applicable actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 757–28A0073 or 757–
28A0074, both Revision 1, both dated
February 24, 2005; as applicable.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive
examination of a specific item, installation,
or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
irregularity. Available lighting is normally
supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate.
Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying
Revision
level
757–28A0073
757–28A0073
757–28A0074
757–28A0074
Original ......
1 .................
Original ......
1 .................
lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface
cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
required.’’
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use the applicable service
bulletin listed in Table 2 of this AD to
perform the actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the
Date
November 20, 2003.
February 24, 2005.
November 20, 2003.
February 24, 2005.
incorporation by reference of these
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207, for a copy
of this service information. You may review
copies at the Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., room PL–401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov; or at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–
6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Revision
level
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
757–28A0073
757–28A0073
757–28A0074
757–28A0074
................................................................................................................................................
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
31, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21683; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–021–AD; Amendment
39–14259; AD 2005–18–19]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Model F27 Mark 200, 400, 500, and 600
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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Date
November 20, 2003.
February 24, 2005.
November 20, 2003.
February 24, 2005.
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Fokker Model F27 Mark 200, 400, 500,
and 600 airplanes. This AD requires a
general visual inspection of the rotary
knobs for the fuel tank isolation valves
to determine if the seal wire has been
installed correctly, and corrective
actions if necessary. This AD results
from investigation of a recent accident,
which found that the rotary knobs
controlling the fuel tank isolating valves
had been in the shut position. We are
issuing this AD to ensure that the rotary
knobs are not inadvertently moved to
the shut position, which could result in
fuel starvation to both engines and
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consequent inability to maintain
controlled flight and landing.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 14, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of October 14, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Fokker Services B.V., P.O.
Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the
Netherlands, for service information
identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–1137;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
the street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain Fokker Model F27 Mark
200, 400, 500, and 600 airplanes. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on June 29, 2005 (70 FR 37291).
That NPRM proposed to require a
general visual inspection of the rotary
knobs for the fuel tank isolation valves
to determine if the seal wire has been
installed correctly, and corrective
actions if necessary.
Correction to Final Rule
We have revised paragraph (h) of this
Final Rule to correct an incorrect part
number. We have determined that the
incorrect part number does not exist.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no
comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
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Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD with the change
described previously. We have
determined that this change will neither
increase the economic burden on any
operator nor increase the scope of the
AD.
Costs of Compliance
This AD will affect about 1 airplane
of U.S. registry. The required inspection
will take about 2 work hours per
airplane, at an average labor rate of $65
per work hour. Based on these figures,
the estimated cost of the AD for the one
U.S. operator is $130.
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 have 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
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
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this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
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:
I
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
I
2005–18–19 Fokker Services B.V.:
Amendment 39–14259. Docket No.
FAA–2005–21683; Directorate Identifier
2005–NM–021–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective October 14,
2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Fokker Model F27
Mark 200, 400, 500, and 600 airplanes,
certificated in any category; serial numbers
10505 through 10591 inclusive; not equipped
with inboard wing fuel tanks.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by investigation
of a recent accident, which found that the
rotary knobs controlling the fuel tank
isolating valves had been in the shut
position. We are issuing this AD to ensure
that the rotary knobs are not inadvertently
moved to the shut position, which could
result in fuel starvation to both engines and
consequent inability to maintain controlled
flight and landing.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Inspection and Corrective Action if
Applicable
(f) Within 3 months after the effective date
of this AD, do a general visual inspection of
the rotary knobs for the fuel tank isolation
valves to determine if the seal wire is
installed correctly and do the corrective
action(s) as applicable, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin F27/28–67, dated February
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23, 2004. Do the applicable corrective actions
before further flight.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual
examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of
inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
may be necessary to ensure visual access to
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
of inspection is made under normally
available lighting conditions such as
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or
opening of access panels or doors. Stands,
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.’’
Credit for Alternative Method of Compliance
(g) Actions done before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with Fokker Service
Bulletin F27/28–58, dated May 12, 1986, are
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.
Parts Installation
(h) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a rotary knob having part
number E10632–3, 10632–10003, or P80–004
on any airplane, unless the corrective actions
specified in paragraph (f) of this AD have
been accomplished.
No Reporting Requirement
(i) Although the service bulletin referenced
in this AD specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(k) Dutch airworthiness directive NL–
2004–037 R1, dated April 14, 2005, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use Fokker Service Bulletin
F27/28–67, dated February 23, 2004, to
perform the actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this document
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Contact Fokker Services B.V., P.O.
Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the
Netherlands, for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., room PL–401, Nassif Building,
Washington, DC; on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030,
or go to https://www.archives.gov/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
31, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–17771 Filed 9–8–05; 8:45 am]
11590; telephone (516) 256–7504; fax
(516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21435; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NM–163–AD; Amendment
39–14257; AD 2005–18–17]
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
the street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
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Discussion
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier
Model DHC–8–400 Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier Model DHC–8–400 series
airplanes. This AD requires a one-time
inspection of the fuel and hydraulic
tubes, and corrective actions if
necessary. This AD also requires
modifying fairlead plate assemblies.
This AD results from reports of chafing
between fuel and hydraulic tubes and
the fairlead plate where the tubes pass
through the firewall. We are issuing this
AD to prevent chafing of the fuel and
hydraulic tubes, which could lead to
fuel and/or hydraulic fluid leakage in
the engine nacelle area and consequent
fire or explosion.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 14, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of October 14, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
SW., Nassif Building, room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier
Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt
Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K
1Y5, Canada, for service information
identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Fiesel, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE–
171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New York
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The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain Bombardier Model
DHC–8–400 series airplanes. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on June 14, 2005 (70 FR 34409).
That NPRM proposed to require a onetime inspection of the fuel and
hydraulic tubes, and corrective actions
if necessary. That NPRM also proposed
to require modifying fairlead plate
assemblies.
Explanation of Change to Applicability
We have revised the applicability of
the proposed AD to identify model
designations as published in the most
recent type certificate data sheet for the
affected models.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no
comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD with the change
described previously. We have
determined that this change will neither
increase the economic burden on any
operator nor increase the scope of the
AD.
Costs of Compliance
This AD will affect about 18 airplanes
of U.S. registry. The actions will take
about 4 work hours per airplane, at an
average labor rate of $65 per work hour.
Required parts will cost about $200 per
airplane. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the AD for U.S.
operators is $8,280, or $460 per
airplane.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21683; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-021-AD;
Amendment 39-14259; AD 2005-18-19]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 200, 400, 500,
and 600 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Fokker Model F27 Mark 200, 400, 500, and 600 airplanes. This AD
requires a general visual inspection of the rotary knobs for the fuel
tank isolation valves to determine if the seal wire has been installed
correctly, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from
investigation of a recent accident, which found that the rotary knobs
controlling the fuel tank isolating valves had been in the shut
position. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the rotary knobs are
not inadvertently moved to the shut position, which could result in
fuel starvation to both engines and
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consequent inability to maintain controlled flight and landing.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 14, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of October 14,
2005.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
room PL-401, Washington, DC.
Contact Fokker Services B.V., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep,
the Netherlands, for service information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness directive (AD) docket on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647-5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif
Building at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to certain Fokker Model
F27 Mark 200, 400, 500, and 600 airplanes. That NPRM was published in
the Federal Register on June 29, 2005 (70 FR 37291). That NPRM proposed
to require a general visual inspection of the rotary knobs for the fuel
tank isolation valves to determine if the seal wire has been installed
correctly, and corrective actions if necessary.
Correction to Final Rule
We have revised paragraph (h) of this Final Rule to correct an
incorrect part number. We have determined that the incorrect part
number does not exist.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the
change described previously. We have determined that this change will
neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the
scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
This AD will affect about 1 airplane of U.S. registry. The required
inspection will take about 2 work hours per airplane, at an average
labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated
cost of the AD for the one U.S. operator is $130.
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 have 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 DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
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]
0
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2005-18-19 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-14259. Docket No. FAA-
2005-21683; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-021-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective October 14, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Fokker Model F27 Mark 200, 400, 500, and
600 airplanes, certificated in any category; serial numbers 10505
through 10591 inclusive; not equipped with inboard wing fuel tanks.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by investigation of a recent accident,
which found that the rotary knobs controlling the fuel tank
isolating valves had been in the shut position. We are issuing this
AD to ensure that the rotary knobs are not inadvertently moved to
the shut position, which could result in fuel starvation to both
engines and consequent inability to maintain controlled flight and
landing.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Inspection and Corrective Action if Applicable
(f) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, do a
general visual inspection of the rotary knobs for the fuel tank
isolation valves to determine if the seal wire is installed
correctly and do the corrective action(s) as applicable, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service
Bulletin F27/28-67, dated February
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23, 2004. Do the applicable corrective actions before further
flight.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.''
Credit for Alternative Method of Compliance
(g) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin F27/28-58, dated May 12,
1986, are acceptable for compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (f) of this AD.
Parts Installation
(h) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
rotary knob having part number E10632-3, 10632-10003, or P80-004 on
any airplane, unless the corrective actions specified in paragraph
(f) of this AD have been accomplished.
No Reporting Requirement
(i) Although the service bulletin referenced in this AD
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(j) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(k) Dutch airworthiness directive NL-2004-037 R1, dated April
14, 2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use Fokker Service Bulletin F27/28-67, dated
February 23, 2004, to perform the actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by reference of this document in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Fokker
Services B.V., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands,
for a copy of this service information. You may review copies at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC;
on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or
go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 31, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-17771 Filed 9-8-05; 8:45 am]
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