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including whether other factors limited
the number of nominees in the earlier
selection process rather than the
definition of substantial activity. The
commenters stated that the size and
pool of the eligible importers (200) was
more than adequate to fill the vacancies
on the Board. Concern was expressed as
to the relationship of producers and
importers on the Board.
The supporting commentors were of
the view that the substantial activity
requirement unnecessarily limited the
potential pool of nominees for service
on the Board and denied some of the
most significant and most qualified
individuals in the avocado industry to
serve on the Board
In a separate publication in the
Federal Register, the proposed rule was
withdrawn without being finalized after
taking into account the above.
A 60-day comment period is provided
to allow interested persons the
opportunity to respond to this request
for information and comments. All
written comments timely received will
be considered before any subsequent
rulemaking action is undertaken.
Comments and Information Requested
Information, suggestions, and
comments pertaining to the proposal are
sought. Examples of specific
information that would assist AMS in
determining if this recommendation
should be proposed are:
1. Specific recommendations for the
definition—including volume of
imports relative to the volume of
domestic production—that would allow
the Department to measure substantial
activity as is required by the Act.
2. Data relative to the number of
importers that would become eligible to
serve on the Hass Avocado Board if the
definition changed.
3. Data relative to the number of
importers that would become eligible to
serve on the Hass Avocado Board if the
definition was not changed.
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22748; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–127–AD]
Summary
In conclusion, the AMS is soliciting
the views of interested persons as to
amending the definition of substantial
activity to enable the Department to
better measure substantial activity as is
required by the Act. Specifically, the
AMS is interested in the points
mentioned previously in this advance
notice as well as statistical information,
suggestions, and comments pertaining
to the definition of substantial activity
and the impact on the number of
eligible importers to serve on the Board.
All views are solicited, however, so that
every aspect of this potential
amendment may be studied prior to
formulating a proposed rule, if such is
deemed warranted by the AMS.
This request for public comments
does not constitute notification that the
recommendation to change the
regulations described in this document
is or will be proposed or adopted.
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7801–7813.
Dated: October 18, 2005.
Lloyd C. Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Fokker
Services B.V., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE
Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands.
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Comments Invited
Federal Aviation Administration
We invite you to submit any relevant
written data, views, or arguments
regarding this proposed AD. Send your
comments to an address listed in the
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
number ‘‘FAA–2005–22748; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–127–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the proposed AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend the proposed AD in
light of those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed AD.
Using the search function of that Web
site, anyone can find and read the
comments in any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual
who sent the comment (or signed the
comment on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may
review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477–78), or you may visit https://
dms.dot.gov.
14 CFR Part 39
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070
and 0100 airplanes. This proposed AD
would require modifying the passenger
door and installing new placards. This
proposed AD results from reports of the
airstairs-type passenger door opening
during flight. We are proposing this AD
to prevent rapid decompression of the
airplane, or ejection of a passenger or
crew member out the door during flight.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by November 21,
2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
proposed AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
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Examining the Docket
You may examine the 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 DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after the Docket
Management System receives them.
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Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority—The
Netherlands (CAA–NL), which is the
airworthiness authority for the
Netherlands, notified us that an unsafe
condition may exist on certain Fokker
Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100
airplanes. The CAA–NL advises of
several cases of the airstairs-type
passenger door opening during flight on
a Model F.28 Mark 0100 airplane.
Investigators in all cases concluded that
the incidents were not caused by defects
in the design of the operating
mechanism or the warning system, but
Revision 3, dated December 18, 2002;
including Manual Change Notification—
Operational Documentation MCNO–
F100–031, dated December 3, 2001, and
Manual Change Notification—
Maintenance Documentation MCNM–
F100–064, Revision 2, dated December
18, 2002; and including the drawings
listed in the following table. (To
conform to certain Office of the Federal
Register requirements for incorporating
these materials by reference, the table
identifies the date of the service bulletin
for undated drawings.)
probably resulted from incorrect use of
the locking handle. Opening of the
passenger door during flight could
result in rapid decompression of the
airplane, or a passenger or crew member
being ejected out the door during flight.
The passenger door operating
mechanism and warning system is the
same on both Model F.28 Mark 0100
and 0700 airplanes. Therefore, both of
these airplane models are subject to the
identified unsafe condition.
Relevant Service Information
Fokker Services B.V. has issued
Service Bulletin SBF100–52–069,
DRAWINGS INCLUDED IN SERVICE BULLETIN SBF100–52–069
Fokker drawing
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W41418
W41418
W41418
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W42310
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The service bulletin describes
procedures for modifying the passenger
door. The modification involves
installing additional door status
indicators above the door, including
relays and a flasher, a door status LED
indicator, a circuit breaker, and
electrical wiring; and making a cut-out
in the cover above the passenger door.
The service bulletin also describes
procedures for installing improved
placards at the handle and on the door.
Accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information is intended to
adequately address the unsafe
condition. The CAA–NL mandated the
service information and issued Dutch
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airworthiness directive 2002–057, dated
April 29, 2002, to ensure the continued
airworthiness of these airplanes in the
Netherlands.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
These airplane models are
manufactured in the Netherlands and
are type certificated for operation in the
United States under the provisions of
section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the
applicable bilateral airworthiness
agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral
airworthiness agreement, the CAA–NL
has kept the FAA informed of the
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December 18, 2002.
December 18, 2002.
December 18, 2002.
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December 18, 2002.
December 18, 2002.
August 14, 2000.
August 14, 2000.
June 11, 2001.
June 12, 2001.
August 9, 2002.
July 3, 2001.
situation described above. We have
examined the CAA–NL’s findings,
evaluated all pertinent information, and
determined that we need to issue an AD
for airplanes of this type design that are
certificated for operation in the United
States.
Therefore, we are proposing this AD,
which would require accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information described previously.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this proposed AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Work hours
Modify door and install placards ..........
17–18
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
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rate per hour
Parts
$65
$2,645
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
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Number of
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Fleet cost
$7,500–7,630
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 have determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would 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 the proposed regulation:
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); 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 proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section
for a location to examine the regulatory
evaluation.
any category, as identified in Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF100–52–069, Revision 3, dated
December 18, 2002.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
(d) This AD results from reports of the
airstairs-type passenger door opening during
flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent
rapid decompression of the airplane, or
ejection of a passenger or crew member out
the door during flight.
Compliance
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
Unsafe Condition
(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.
Installation
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA–
2005–22748; Directorate Identifier 2005–
NM–127–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
this AD action by November 21, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Fokker Model F.28
Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, certificated in
(f) Within 30 months after the effective
date of this AD, modify the passenger door
and install new placards, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–52–069, Revision 3,
dated December 18, 2002; including Manual
Change Notification—Operational
Documentation MCNO–F100–031, dated
December 3, 2001, and Manual Change
Notification—Maintenance Documentation
MCNO–F100–064, Revision 2, dated
December 18, 2002; and including the
drawings listed in Table 1 of this AD. To
conform to certain Office of the Federal
Register requirements for incorporating these
materials by reference, the table identifies the
date of the service bulletin for undated
drawings.
TABLE 1.—DRAWINGS INCLUDED IN SERVICE BULLETIN SBF100–52–069
Fokker drawing
W41074
W41418
W41418
W41418
W41418
W41418
W42310
W42310
W42310
W59243
W59261
W59261
Sheet
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(g)(1) 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.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
the appropriate principal inspector in the
FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding
District Office.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
14, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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December 18, 2002.
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December 18, 2002.
August 14, 2000.
August 14, 2000.
June 11, 2001.
June 12, 2001.
August 9, 2002.
July 3, 2001.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
14 CFR Part 382
[Docket No. OST–2005–22298]
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of
Disability in Air Travel—Medical
Oxygen and Portable Respiration
Assistive Devices
Office of the Secretary (OST),
U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT).
AGENCY:
(h) Dutch airworthiness directive 2002–
057, dated April 29, 2002, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-22748; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-127-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This
proposed AD would require modifying the passenger door and installing
new placards. This proposed AD results from reports of the airstairs-
type passenger door opening during flight. We are proposing this AD to
prevent rapid decompression of the airplane, or ejection of a passenger
or crew member out the door during flight.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 21,
2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this proposed AD.
DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Fokker Services B.V., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the
Netherlands.
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:
Comments Invited
We invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number ``FAA-2005-
22748; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-127-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the
proposed AD in light of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search function of
that Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our
dockets, including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or
signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union,
etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you
may visit https://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the 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 DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System
receives them.
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Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority--The Netherlands (CAA-NL), which is
the airworthiness authority for the Netherlands, notified us that an
unsafe condition may exist on certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and
0100 airplanes. The CAA-NL advises of several cases of the airstairs-
type passenger door opening during flight on a Model F.28 Mark 0100
airplane. Investigators in all cases concluded that the incidents were
not caused by defects in the design of the operating mechanism or the
warning system, but probably resulted from incorrect use of the locking
handle. Opening of the passenger door during flight could result in
rapid decompression of the airplane, or a passenger or crew member
being ejected out the door during flight.
The passenger door operating mechanism and warning system is the
same on both Model F.28 Mark 0100 and 0700 airplanes. Therefore, both
of these airplane models are subject to the identified unsafe
condition.
Relevant Service Information
Fokker Services B.V. has issued Service Bulletin SBF100-52-069,
Revision 3, dated December 18, 2002; including Manual Change
Notification--Operational Documentation MCNO-F100-031, dated December
3, 2001, and Manual Change Notification--Maintenance Documentation
MCNM-F100-064, Revision 2, dated December 18, 2002; and including the
drawings listed in the following table. (To conform to certain Office
of the Federal Register requirements for incorporating these materials
by reference, the table identifies the date of the service bulletin for
undated drawings.)
Drawings Included in Service Bulletin SBF100-52-069
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Fokker drawing Sheet Issue Date
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W41074.............................. 065 DB..................... December 18, 2002.
W41418.............................. 003 L...................... December 18, 2002.
W41418.............................. 005 E...................... December 18, 2002.
W41418.............................. 006 E...................... December 18, 2002.
W41418.............................. 007 E...................... December 18, 2002.
W41418.............................. 008 M...................... December 18, 2002.
W42310.............................. 001 D...................... August 14, 2000.
W42310.............................. 002 B...................... August 14, 2000.
W42310.............................. 003 F...................... June 11, 2001.
W59243.............................. 024 AU..................... June 12, 2001.
W59261.............................. 017 W...................... August 9, 2002.
W59261.............................. 025 S...................... July 3, 2001.
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The service bulletin describes procedures for modifying the
passenger door. The modification involves installing additional door
status indicators above the door, including relays and a flasher, a
door status LED indicator, a circuit breaker, and electrical wiring;
and making a cut-out in the cover above the passenger door. The service
bulletin also describes procedures for installing improved placards at
the handle and on the door. Accomplishing the actions specified in the
service information is intended to adequately address the unsafe
condition. The CAA-NL mandated the service information and issued Dutch
airworthiness directive 2002-057, dated April 29, 2002, to ensure the
continued airworthiness of these airplanes in the Netherlands.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
These airplane models are manufactured in the Netherlands and are
type certificated for operation in the United States under the
provisions of section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
21.29) and the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Pursuant
to this bilateral airworthiness agreement, the CAA-NL has kept the FAA
informed of the situation described above. We have examined the CAA-
NL's findings, evaluated all pertinent information, and determined that
we need to issue an AD for airplanes of this type design that are
certificated for operation in the United States.
Therefore, we are proposing this AD, which would require
accomplishing the actions specified in the service information
described previously.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this proposed AD.
Estimated Costs
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Number of U.S.-
Action Work hours Average labor Parts Cost per registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplane airplanes
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Modify door and install placards...................... 17-18 $65 $2,645 $3,750-3,815 2 $7,500-7,630
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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 have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 the proposed
regulation:
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); 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 proposed 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, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2005-22748; Directorate
Identifier 2005-NM-127-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by November
21, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100-52-069, Revision 3, dated December 18, 2002.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of the airstairs-type passenger
door opening during flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent rapid
decompression of the airplane, or ejection of a passenger or crew
member out the door during flight.
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.
Installation
(f) Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, modify
the passenger door and install new placards, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-52-
069, Revision 3, dated December 18, 2002; including Manual Change
Notification--Operational Documentation MCNO-F100-031, dated
December 3, 2001, and Manual Change Notification--Maintenance
Documentation MCNO-F100-064, Revision 2, dated December 18, 2002;
and including the drawings listed in Table 1 of this AD. To conform
to certain Office of the Federal Register requirements for
incorporating these materials by reference, the table identifies the
date of the service bulletin for undated drawings.
Table 1.--Drawings Included in Service Bulletin SBF100-52-069
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Fokker drawing Sheet Issue Date
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W41074.............................. 065 DB..................... December 18, 2002.
W41418.............................. 003 L...................... December 18, 2002.
W41418.............................. 005 E...................... December 18, 2002.
W41418.............................. 006 E...................... December 18, 2002.
W41418.............................. 007 E...................... December 18, 2002.
W41418.............................. 008 M...................... December 18, 2002.
W42310.............................. 001 D...................... August 14, 2000.
W42310.............................. 002 B...................... August 14, 2000.
W42310.............................. 003 F...................... June 11, 2001.
W59243.............................. 024 AU..................... June 12, 2001.
W59261.............................. 017 W...................... August 9, 2002.
W59261.............................. 025 S...................... July 3, 2001.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g)(1) 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.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with 14 CFR
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
Related Information
(h) Dutch airworthiness directive 2002-057, dated April 29,
2002, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 14, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-21054 Filed 10-20-05; 8:45 am]
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