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Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
This rule does not involve an exercise
of Commission discretion and,
therefore, does not necessitate
preparation of a regulatory analysis.
VII. Regulatory Flexibility Certification
As required by the Regulatory
Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 605(b),
the Commission certifies that this final
rule would not have a significant
economic impact upon a substantial
number of small entities.
VIII. Backfit Analysis
The NRC has determined that the
backfit rule, 10 CFR 50.109, 70.76,
72.62, 76.76, does not apply to this final
rule because these amendments are
mandated by the Energy Policy Act of
2005.
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In accordance with the Congressional
Review Act, the NRC has determined
that this action is not a major rule and
has verified this determination with the
Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs of OMB.
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preamble and under the authority of the
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the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974,
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0675; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–192–AD; Amendment
39–15682; AD 2008–20–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD),
which applies to certain Fokker Model
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F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes.
That AD currently requires a one-time
inspection of the main landing gear
(MLG) main fitting for cracks, and repair
if necessary. The existing AD also
currently requires installing a placard
and revising the airplane flight manual
to include procedures to prohibit the
application of brakes during backward
movement of the airplane. This new AD
requires repetitive eddy current
inspections of the MLG main fitting and
rework before further flight as
applicable. This AD results from reports
that a final solution eliminating the
cause of the crack initiation mechanism
is not yet available and that repetitive
inspections are necessary. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracks in the MLG main fitting, which
could result in reduced structural
integrity of the MLG main fitting.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
November 3, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of November 3, 2008.
On April 26, 2006 (71 FR 14363,
March 22, 2006), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of MessierDowty Service Bulletin F100–32–106,
including Appendices A through C and
excluding Appendix D, dated February
18, 2005.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Fokker
Services B.V., Technical Services Dept.,
P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep,
the Netherlands.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; 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 address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
is the Document 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,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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if necessary. That NPRM also proposed
to continue to require installing a
placard and revising the airplane flight
manual (AFM) to include procedures to
prohibit the application of brakes during
backward movement of the airplane.
That NPRM also proposed to require
repetitive eddy current inspections of
the MLG main fitting and rework before
further flight as applicable.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that
supersedes AD 2006–06–07, amendment
39–14516 (71 FR 14363, March 22,
2006). The existing AD applies to
certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070
and 0100 airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
July 2, 2008 (73 FR 37903). That NPRM
proposed to continue to require a onetime inspection of the main landing gear
(MLG) main fitting for cracks, and repair
have been received on the NPRM or on
the determination of the cost to the
public.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments
Discussion
Costs of Compliance
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD as proposed.
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Average labor
rate per hour
Work hours
Inspection (required by AD
2006–06–07).
AFM Revision and Placard Installation (required by AD
2006–06–07).
Inspection (new required action).
$80
None ...............................
$160
11
$1,760
1
80
None ...............................
80
11
880
6
80
$540 ($270 per fitting) ....
1,020
12
12,240
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(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.
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;
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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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.
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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:
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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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by removing amendment 39–14516 (71
FR 14363, March 22, 2006) and by
adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2008–20–03 Fokker Services B.V.:
Amendment 39–15682. Docket No.
FAA–2008–0675; Directorate Identifier
2007–NM–192–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective November 3,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2006–06–07.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Fokker Model F.28
Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes,
certificated in any category, equipped with
Messier-Dowty main landing gears (MLGs).
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports that a final
solution eliminating the cause of the crack
initiation mechanism is not yet available and
that repetitive inspections are necessary. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracks in the MLG main fitting, which could
result in reduced structural integrity of the
MLG main fitting.
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.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2006–
06–07
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision and
Placard Installation
(f) Within 14 days after April 26, 2006 (the
effective date of AD 2006–06–07), amend the
Limitations section of the Fokker F.28 AFM
to prohibit application of brakes during
backward movement of the airplane. This
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may be done by inserting a copy of this AD
in the AFM.
Note 1: When a statement to prohibit
application of brakes during backward
movement of the airplane has been included
in the general revisions of the AFM, the
general revisions may be inserted into the
AFM, and the copy of this AD may be
removed from the AFM.
(g) Within 14 days after April 26, 2006,
affix a placard on the pedestal, next to the
parking brake handle, having the following
wording: ‘‘APPLICATION OF BRAKES
DURING BACKWARD MOVEMENT IS
PROHIBITED.’’
Inspection and Corrective Action
(h) At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD: Do an
eddy current inspection of the MLG main
fittings and repair before further flight as
applicable, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of MessierDowty Service Bulletin F100–32–106,
including Appendices A through C and
excluding Appendix D, dated February 18,
2005, except as provided by paragraphs (i)
and (j) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes on which an inspection
has not been done in accordance with
Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100–32–
104, Revision 2, dated October 30, 2003:
Within 3 months after April 26, 2006.
(2) For airplanes on which an inspection
has been done in accordance with MessierDowty Service Bulletin F100–32–104,
Revision 2, dated October 30, 2003: Within
2,000 flight cycles since the last inspection
done in accordance with the service bulletin
or within 3 months after April 26, 2006,
whichever occurs later.
Exceptions to the Service Bulletin
(i) Where Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin
F100–32–106, including Appendices A
through C and excluding Appendix D, dated
February 18, 2005, specifies contacting the
manufacturer for repair: Before further flight,
repair using a method approved by either the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
Civil Aviation Authority—The Netherlands
(CAA–NL) (or its delegated agent).
(j) Although Messier-Dowty Service
Bulletin F100–32–106, including Appendices
A through C and excluding Appendix D,
dated February 18, 2005, specifies to submit
certain information to the manufacturer, this
AD does not include that requirement.
Parts Installation
(k) As of April 26, 2006, and until the
effective date of this AD, no person may
install, on any airplane, a Messier-Dowty
MLG, unless it has been inspected/repaired
according to paragraph (h) of this AD.
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New Requirements of This AD
Inspection and Repair
(l) At the applicable times specified in
paragraphs (l)(1), (l)(2), and (l)(3) of this AD:
Do an eddy current inspection of the MLG
main fitting for cracks, and rework the MLG
main fitting if applicable, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of MessierDowty Service Bulletin F100–32–111,
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including Appendices A through C and
excluding Appendix D, dated December 20,
2005; except as provided by paragraph (m) of
this AD. The rework must be done before
further flight.
(1) For all MLG main fittings, except those
units identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD:
Inspect within the next 2,000 flight cycles
since the last inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, or within 4 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later.
(2) For new MLG main fittings and MLG
main fittings on which both bores have been
repaired (reworked) in accordance with
paragraph (h) of this AD: Inspect within
4,000 flight cycles since new (installation) or
repaired (rework) in accordance with
paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable.
(3) For all MLGs: Repeat the eddy current
inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 2,000 flight cycles.
2005, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and
1 CFR part 51.
(2) On April 26, 2006 (71 FR 14363, March
22, 2006), the Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100–32–
106, including Appendices A through C and
excluding Appendix D, dated February 18,
2005.
(3) Contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical
Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE
Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands, for a copy
of this service information.
(4) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or 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.
Exception to Service Bulletin F100–32–111
(m) Although Messier-Dowty Service
Bulletin F100–32–111, including Appendices
A through C and excluding Appendix D,
dated December 20, 2005, specifies to submit
certain information to the manufacturer, this
AD does not include that requirement.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 11, 2008.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8–22210 Filed 9–26–08; 8:45 am]
Parts Installation
(n) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, a
Messier-Dowty MLG, unless it has been
inspected and reworked in accordance with
paragraph (l) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(o) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425)
227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using
any approved AMOC on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
Related Information
(p) Dutch airworthiness directive NL–
2006–003, dated February 7, 2006, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(q) You must use Messier-Dowty Service
Bulletin F100–32–106, including Appendices
A through C and excluding Appendix D,
dated February 18, 2005; and Messier-Dowty
Service Bulletin F100–32–111, including
Appendices A through C and excluding
Appendix D, dated December 20, 2005; as
applicable; to perform the actions that are
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100–32–
111, including Appendices A through C and
excluding Appendix D, dated December 20,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0636; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–324–AD; Amendment
39–15657; AD 2008–17–19]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ATR Model
ATR42–200, –300, and –320 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
One ATR 42–300 experienced a collapse of
the Right (RH) Main Landing Gear (MLG)
when taxiing, caused by failure of the side
brace assembly. Investigations revealed a
crack propagation that occurred from a
corrosion pit, in a very high stressed area of
the upper arm. * * *
*
*
*
*
*
The unsafe condition is cracking of the
upper arms of the secondary side brace
assemblies of the MLG, which could
result in collapse of the MLG during
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0675; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-192-AD;
Amendment 39-15682; AD 2008-20-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark
0100 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD), which applies to certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100
airplanes. That AD currently requires a one-time inspection of the main
landing gear (MLG) main fitting for cracks, and repair if necessary.
The existing AD also currently requires installing a placard and
revising the airplane flight manual to include procedures to prohibit
the application of brakes during backward movement of the airplane.
This new AD requires repetitive eddy current inspections of the MLG
main fitting and rework before further flight as applicable. This AD
results from reports that a final solution eliminating the cause of the
crack initiation mechanism is not yet available and that repetitive
inspections are necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracks in the MLG main fitting, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the MLG main fitting.
DATES: This AD becomes effective November 3, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of November 3,
2008.
On April 26, 2006 (71 FR 14363, March 22, 2006), the Director of
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100-32-106, including Appendices A
through C and excluding Appendix D, dated February 18, 2005.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE
Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; 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 address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document 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, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 2006-06-07, amendment
39-14516 (71 FR 14363, March 22, 2006). The existing AD applies to
certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on July 2, 2008 (73 FR 37903). That
NPRM proposed to continue to require a one-time inspection of the main
landing gear (MLG) main fitting for cracks, and repair if necessary.
That NPRM also proposed to continue to require installing a placard and
revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include procedures to
prohibit the application of brakes during backward movement of the
airplane. That NPRM also proposed to require repetitive eddy current
inspections of the MLG main fitting and rework before further flight as
applicable.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been received 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 as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this 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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Inspection (required by AD 2006-06- 2 $80 None................................ $160 11 $1,760
07).
AFM Revision and Placard 1 80 None................................ 80 11 880
Installation (required by AD 2006-
06-07).
Inspection (new required action).. 6 80 $540 ($270 per fitting)............. 1,020 12 12,240
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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 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
removing amendment 39-14516 (71 FR 14363, March 22, 2006) and by adding
the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2008-20-03 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-15682. Docket No. FAA-
2008-0675; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-192-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective November 3, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2006-06-07.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100
airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with Messier-Dowty
main landing gears (MLGs).
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports that a final solution
eliminating the cause of the crack initiation mechanism is not yet
available and that repetitive inspections are necessary. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the MLG main
fitting, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the
MLG main fitting.
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.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2006-06-07
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision and Placard Installation
(f) Within 14 days after April 26, 2006 (the effective date of
AD 2006-06-07), amend the Limitations section of the Fokker F.28 AFM
to prohibit application of brakes during backward movement of the
airplane. This
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may be done by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM.
Note 1: When a statement to prohibit application of brakes
during backward movement of the airplane has been included in the
general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted
into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed from the AFM.
(g) Within 14 days after April 26, 2006, affix a placard on the
pedestal, next to the parking brake handle, having the following
wording: ``APPLICATION OF BRAKES DURING BACKWARD MOVEMENT IS
PROHIBITED.''
Inspection and Corrective Action
(h) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or
(h)(2) of this AD: Do an eddy current inspection of the MLG main
fittings and repair before further flight as applicable, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Messier-Dowty
Service Bulletin F100-32-106, including Appendices A through C and
excluding Appendix D, dated February 18, 2005, except as provided by
paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes on which an inspection has not been done in
accordance with Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100-32-104, Revision
2, dated October 30, 2003: Within 3 months after April 26, 2006.
(2) For airplanes on which an inspection has been done in
accordance with Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100-32-104, Revision
2, dated October 30, 2003: Within 2,000 flight cycles since the last
inspection done in accordance with the service bulletin or within 3
months after April 26, 2006, whichever occurs later.
Exceptions to the Service Bulletin
(i) Where Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100-32-106, including
Appendices A through C and excluding Appendix D, dated February 18,
2005, specifies contacting the manufacturer for repair: Before
further flight, repair using a method approved by either the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority--The Netherlands
(CAA-NL) (or its delegated agent).
(j) Although Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100-32-106,
including Appendices A through C and excluding Appendix D, dated
February 18, 2005, specifies to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
Parts Installation
(k) As of April 26, 2006, and until the effective date of this
AD, no person may install, on any airplane, a Messier-Dowty MLG,
unless it has been inspected/repaired according to paragraph (h) of
this AD.
New Requirements of This AD
Inspection and Repair
(l) At the applicable times specified in paragraphs (l)(1),
(l)(2), and (l)(3) of this AD: Do an eddy current inspection of the
MLG main fitting for cracks, and rework the MLG main fitting if
applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100-32-111, including Appendices A
through C and excluding Appendix D, dated December 20, 2005; except
as provided by paragraph (m) of this AD. The rework must be done
before further flight.
(1) For all MLG main fittings, except those units identified in
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD: Inspect within the next 2,000 flight
cycles since the last inspection required by paragraph (h) of this
AD, or within 4 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later.
(2) For new MLG main fittings and MLG main fittings on which
both bores have been repaired (reworked) in accordance with
paragraph (h) of this AD: Inspect within 4,000 flight cycles since
new (installation) or repaired (rework) in accordance with paragraph
(h) of this AD, as applicable.
(3) For all MLGs: Repeat the eddy current inspection thereafter
at intervals not to exceed 2,000 flight cycles.
Exception to Service Bulletin F100-32-111
(m) Although Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100-32-111,
including Appendices A through C and excluding Appendix D, dated
December 20, 2005, specifies to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
Parts Installation
(n) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install,
on any airplane, a Messier-Dowty MLG, unless it has been inspected
and reworked in accordance with paragraph (l) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(o) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
Related Information
(p) Dutch airworthiness directive NL-2006-003, dated February 7,
2006, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(q) You must use Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100-32-106,
including Appendices A through C and excluding Appendix D, dated
February 18, 2005; and Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100-32-111,
including Appendices A through C and excluding Appendix D, dated
December 20, 2005; as applicable; to perform the actions that are
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100-
32-111, including Appendices A through C and excluding Appendix D,
dated December 20, 2005, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51.
(2) On April 26, 2006 (71 FR 14363, March 22, 2006), the
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin F100-32-106, including
Appendices A through C and excluding Appendix D, dated February 18,
2005.
(3) Contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O.
Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands, for a copy of this
service information.
(4) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or 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 September 11, 2008.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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