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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0699; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–198–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Services B.V. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by three reports of
cracking in the rear pressure bulkhead
(RPBH) web. This proposed AD would
require inspecting the RPBH web for
cracking, and repairing if necessary. We
are proposing this AD to detect and
correct cracking of the RPBH web,
which could result in in-flight
decompression of the airplane and
possible injury to the occupants.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by October 7, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
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., Technical Services Dept.,
P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the
Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280–
350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email
technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet
https://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may
review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the MCAI,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
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:
crack growth rate, possibly leading to failure
of the affected RPBH web, resulting in inflight decompression of the aeroplane and
possible injury to occupants.
A repetitive inspection requirement has
been published in issue 10 of Fokker Services
[Airworthiness Limitations Section] ALS
Report SE–623 under task number 534106–
00–05. The threshold to start this ALS-task is
30,000 [total] flight cycles (FC). However, it
is known that many aeroplanes have already
exceeded this threshold.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection
[detailed visual or high frequency eddy
current inspection] of the affected RPBH web
for cracks and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of a repair. The repair can
also be applied at any time as a modification,
thereby exempting the aeroplane from
(further) repetitive ALS task 534106–00–05
inspections.
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2013–0699; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–198–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Relevant Service Information
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0219,
dated October 19, 2012 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
Three reports have been received of a crack
in the rear pressure bulkhead (RPBH) web,
just below the horizontal beam XI between
buttock lines BL425L and BL425R, in the
centre web bay below the pressure relief
valves.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could result in an exponential
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You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Fokker Services B.V. has issued
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–53–
120, dated May 15, 2012; and Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–53–121, dated
May 15, 2012. The actions described in
this service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified
in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
The EASA AD 2012–0219, dated
October 19, 2012, permits, under certain
conditions, postponement of crack
repair. This proposed AD would require
repair before further flight for all
cracking.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost
on U.S.
operators
Inspection ......................................
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ..................................................
$0
$425
$1,700
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary repairs that would be
required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these repairs:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
On-condition inspection and repair ......
16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 ...........................................................
$0
$1,360
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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We 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 this 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);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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Regulatory Findings
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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.
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Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA–
2013–0699; Directorate Identifier 2012–
NM–198–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by October 7,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–53–120,
dated May 15, 2012.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by three reports of
cracking in the rear pressure bulkhead
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(RPBH) web. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct cracking of the RPBH web, which
could result in in-flight decompression of the
airplane and possible injury to the occupants.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Inspection
Before the accumulation of 30,000 total
flight cycles, or within 12 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later: Do the actions specified in paragraph
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) Do a detailed inspection for cracking of
the rear side of the RPBH web below beam
XI between buttock line (BL) 425L and BL
425R, in accordance with PART 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–53–120, dated May
15, 2012.
(2) Do a high frequency eddy current
(HFEC) inspection for cracking of the forward
side of the RPBH web below beam XI
between BL 425L and BL 425R, in
accordance with PART 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–53–120, dated May
15, 2012.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Fokker
Services All Operators Message AOF100.176,
dated May 15, 2012; and AOF100.178, dated
September 10, 2012; provide additional
information concerning the subject addressed
by this AD.
(h) On-condition Inspection and Repair
(1) If any cracking is found during the
inspections specified in paragraph (g)(1) or
(g)(2) of this AD: Before further flight, repair
the cracking, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–53–121, dated May
15, 2012.
(2) For any airplane inspected as specified
in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD and no
cracking was found: Within 12 months after
that inspection, do the HFEC inspection
specified in PART 2 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF100–53–120, dated May 15, 2012. If any
cracking is found: Before further flight, repair
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the cracking, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–53–121, dated May
15, 2012.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
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. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
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(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0219, dated
October 19, 2012, for related information,
which can be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
fokker.com; Internet https://
www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may review
copies of the referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
16, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0699; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-198-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by three reports of cracking in the rear
pressure bulkhead (RPBH) web. This proposed AD would require inspecting
the RPBH web for cracking, and repairing if necessary. We are proposing
this AD to detect and correct cracking of the RPBH web, which could
result in in-flight decompression of the airplane and possible injury
to the occupants.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 7, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., 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., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax +31
(0)88-6280-111; email technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet https://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the MCAI, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800)
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
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:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-0699;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-198-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0219, dated October 19, 2012 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
Three reports have been received of a crack in the rear pressure
bulkhead (RPBH) web, just below the horizontal beam XI between
buttock lines BL425L and BL425R, in the centre web bay below the
pressure relief valves.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in
an exponential crack growth rate, possibly leading to failure of the
affected RPBH web, resulting in in-flight decompression of the
aeroplane and possible injury to occupants.
A repetitive inspection requirement has been published in issue
10 of Fokker Services [Airworthiness Limitations Section] ALS Report
SE-623 under task number 534106-00-05. The threshold to start this
ALS-task is 30,000 [total] flight cycles (FC). However, it is known
that many aeroplanes have already exceeded this threshold.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time inspection [detailed visual or high frequency eddy current
inspection] of the affected RPBH web for cracks and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of a repair. The repair can also be applied
at any time as a modification, thereby exempting the aeroplane from
(further) repetitive ALS task 534106-00-05 inspections.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-
120, dated May 15, 2012; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-121,
dated May 15, 2012. The actions described in this service information
are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
The EASA AD 2012-0219, dated October 19, 2012, permits, under
certain conditions, postponement of crack repair. This proposed AD
would require repair before further flight for all cracking.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection.............................. 5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $425 $1,700
$425.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that
would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We
have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
repairs:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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On-condition inspection and repair............ 16 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,360. $0 $1,360
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this 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 this 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);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, 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
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2013-0699; Directorate
Identifier 2012-NM-198-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by October 7, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and
0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-120, dated May 15, 2012.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by three reports of cracking in the rear
pressure bulkhead (RPBH) web. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracking of the RPBH web, which could result in in-flight
decompression of the airplane and possible injury to the occupants.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Inspection
Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles, or within
12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later: Do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of
this AD.
(1) Do a detailed inspection for cracking of the rear side of
the RPBH web below beam XI between buttock line (BL) 425L and BL
425R, in accordance with PART 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-120, dated May 15, 2012.
(2) Do a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for
cracking of the forward side of the RPBH web below beam XI between
BL 425L and BL 425R, in accordance with PART 2 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-120, dated May 15,
2012.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Fokker Services All
Operators Message AOF100.176, dated May 15, 2012; and AOF100.178,
dated September 10, 2012; provide additional information concerning
the subject addressed by this AD.
(h) On-condition Inspection and Repair
(1) If any cracking is found during the inspections specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Before further flight, repair
the cracking, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-121, dated May 15, 2012.
(2) For any airplane inspected as specified in paragraph (g)(1)
of this AD and no cracking was found: Within 12 months after that
inspection, do the HFEC inspection specified in PART 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-
120, dated May 15, 2012. If any cracking is found: Before further
flight, repair
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the cracking, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-121, dated May 15, 2012.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 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.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness
Directive 2012-0219, dated October 19, 2012, for related
information, which can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130
EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax +31
(0)88-6280-111; email technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet https://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may review copies of the referenced
service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 16, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-20585 Filed 8-22-13; 8:45 am]
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