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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.
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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2015–
8129; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–
197–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February
18, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant) airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers
5301 through 5665 inclusive, and 5701
through 5962 inclusive.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that certain maintenance tasks for the
horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA) are
inadequate. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct premature wear and cracking of
the HSTA, which could result in failure of
the HSTA and consequent loss of control of
the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate Task 27–42–01–109, Restoration
(Overhaul) of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim
Actuator, Part No. 604–92305–7 and Subs
(Vendor Part No. 8454–3 and Subs); and Task
27–42–01–111, Detailed Inspection of the
Horizontal Trim Actuator (HSTA) Secondary
Load Path Indicator, Part No. 604–92305–7
and Subs (Vendor Part No. 8454–3 and Subs);
of the applicable document identified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604
Variant) airplanes, serial numbers 5301
through 5665 inclusive: Section 5–10–40,
Certification Maintenance Requirements, of
Part 2, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision
22, dated July 11, 2014, of the Bombardier
Challenger 604 Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks Manual.
(2) For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604
Variant) airplanes, serial numbers 5701
through 5962 inclusive: Section 5–10–40,
Certification Maintenance Requirements, of
Part 2, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision
10, dated July 11, 2014, of the Bombardier
Challenger 605 Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks Manual.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised, as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of
this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, 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 ACO, send it to ATTN:
Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
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by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–30, dated
September 5, 2014, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2015–8129.
(2) For service information identified in
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this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote´
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
855–7401; email thd.crj@
aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 18, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015–32888 Filed 12–31–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8138; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–112–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Services B.V. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–17–
10 for all Fokker Services B.V. Model
F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000
airplanes. AD 2011–17–10 currently
requires inspecting for a by-pass wire
between the housing of each in-tank fuel
quantity indication (FQI) cable plug and
the cable shield, and corrective actions
if necessary. AD 2011–17–10 also
requires revising the airplane
maintenance program. Since we issued
AD 2011–17–10, revised service
information has been issued to update
the critical design configuration control
limitations (CDCCLs) that address
potential ignition sources inside fuel
tanks. This proposed AD would require
revising the airplane maintenance or
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inspection program by incorporating the
instructions in the revised service
information. The proposed AD also
removes certain airplanes from the
applicability. We are proposing this AD
to prevent potential ignition sources
inside the fuel tanks, which, in
combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in fuel tank
explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 18, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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
view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425–227–1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8138; 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 proposed AD, 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,
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Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
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–2015–8138; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–112–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
On August 3, 2011, we issued AD
2011–17–10, Amendment 39–16774 (76
FR 50111, August 12, 2011), for all
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and
4000 airplanes. AD 2011–17–10 requires
inspecting for a by-pass wire between
the housing of each in-tank FQI cable
plug and the cable shield and corrective
actions (installing a by-pass wire) if
necessary. AD 2011–17–10 also requires
revising the airplane maintenance
program.
Since we issued AD 2011–17–10,
Amendment 39–16774 (76 FR 50111,
August 12, 2011), revised service
information has been issued to update
the critical CDCCLs that address
potential ignition sources inside fuel
tanks.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2014–0111, dated May 8, 2014
(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:
* * * [T]he FAA published Special
Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88, and
the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA)
published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12.
The review conducted by Fokker Services
on the F28 design, in response to these
regulations, revealed that on certain
aeroplanes, an interrupted shield contact
may exist or develop between the housing of
an in-tank Fuel Quantity Indication (FQI)
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cable plug and the cable shield of the
shielded FQI system cables in the main and
collector fuel tanks, which can, under certain
conditions, form a spark gap.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, may create an ignition source in
the fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting
in a wing fuel tank explosion and consequent
loss of the aeroplane.
To address and correct this unsafe
condition, Fokker Services published Service
Bulletin (SB) SBF28–28–053 which provides
instructions, for early production aeroplanes,
for a one-time inspection to check for the
presence of a by-pass wire between the
housing of each in-tank FQI cable plug and
the cable shield and, depending on findings,
for the installation of a by-pass wire. In
addition, SBF28–28–053 provides a Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitation
(CDCCL) item to make certain that the bypass wire remains installed on these
aeroplanes.
On later production aeroplanes, an
improved plug Part Number (P/N) 20P227–2
was introduced with a better shield
connection to the housing of the plug.
Therefore, SBF28–28–053 (original issue and
Revision 1) also provided a CDCCL item to
ensure that this type of plug remains
installed on those aeroplanes.
EASA issued AD 2010–0217 [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2011–17–10,
Amendment 39–16774 (76 FR 50111, August
12, 2011)] to require accomplishment of the
instructions related to the by-pass wire and
implementation of the CDCCL items as
specified in Fokker Services SBF28–28–053
Revision 1, as applicable to aeroplane s/n.
Since EASA AD 2010–0217 was issued, it
was identified that P/N 20P227–2 and
20P228–1 plugs are also approved and can
therefore be installed on the later production
aeroplanes. Prompted by this finding, Fokker
Services issued SBF28–28–055 to address the
implementation of a CDCCL item to make
certain that only approved plug types remain
installed on the later production aeroplanes,
while SBF28–28–053 Revision 2 was issued
for early production aeroplanes to address
the by-pass wire related actions only.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011–
0184, retaining the requirements of EASA AD
2010–0217, which was superseded, to require
implementation of the related CDCCL items
as specified in Fokker Services SBF28–28–
053 Revision 2, or SBF28–28–055, as
applicable to aeroplane s/n.
More recently, Fokker Services published
Revision 3 of SBF28–28–053, to eliminate the
use of a heat gun in or near to the fuel tank,
and prompted by a change to the definition
of the related CDCCL item. Fokker Services
also cancelled SBF28–28–055, due to the
introduction of a revised definition of the
CDCCL item that has been published in
Fokker Services SBF28–28–050, Revision 2.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements related
to SBF28–28–053 of EASA AD 2011–0184,
which is superseded, but requires those
actions to be accomplished in accordance
with the instructions of Fokker Services
SBF28–28–053, Revision 3 (R3).
All the actions related to SBF28–28–055, as
previously required through paragraphs (5)
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and (6) of EASA AD 2011–0184, are now
addressed by EASA AD 2014–0110 [https://
ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2014-0110] which has
been superseded by EASA AD 2015–0030
[https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2015-0030].
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*
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*
The CDCCL requirement in AD 2011–
17–10, Amendment 39–16774 (76 FR
50111, August 12, 2011) for Model F.28
Mark 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes is
now addressed in other related
rulemaking. Therefore this proposed AD
does not include Model F.28 Mark 2000,
3000, and 4000 airplanes in the
applicability.
This AD also removes airplanes
having serial numbers 11993 and 19994
from the applicability because those
airplanes were scrapped and removed
from the type certificate data sheet.
The unsafe condition is the potential
of ignition sources inside fuel tanks.
Such ignition sources, in combination
with flammable fuel vapors, could result
in fuel tank explosions and consequent
loss of the airplane. You may examine
the MCAI in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating it in
Docket No. FAA–2015–8138.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Fokker Services B.V. has issued
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–053,
Revision 3, dated January 9, 2014. The
service information describes
procedures for inspecting for a by-pass
wire between the housing of each intank FQI cable plug and the cable
shield, and installing a by-pass wire if
necessary. The service information also
describes CDCCL item 1.7 for fuel
quantity indicating system (FQIS)
wiring in wing tanks. This service
information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
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.
This proposed AD would require
implementation of certain maintenance
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requirements and airworthiness
limitations. This proposed AD would
also require accomplishing the actions
specified in the service information
described previously.
This proposed AD would require
revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new
actions (e.g., inspections) and CDCCLs.
Compliance with these actions and
CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
previously modified, altered, or repaired
in the areas addressed by these actions,
the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the
revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to the
procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1)
of this AD. The request should include
a description of changes to the required
actions that will ensure the continued
operational safety of the airplane.
Notwithstanding any other
maintenance or operational
requirements, components that have
been identified as airworthy or installed
on the affected airplanes before
accomplishing the revision of the
airplane maintenance or inspection
program specified in this AD, do not
need to be reworked in accordance with
the CDCCLs. However, once the airplane
maintenance or inspection program has
been revised as required by this AD,
future maintenance actions on these
components must be done in
accordance with the CDCCLs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry. This
proposed AD would merely require
using the Accomplishment Instructions
in the revised service information. The
current costs associated with this
proposed AD are repeated as follows for
the convenience of affected operators:
The actions that are required by AD
2011–17–10, Amendment 39–16774 (76
FR 50111, August 12, 2011), will take
about 6 work-hours per product, at an
average labor rate of $85 per work-hour.
Required parts cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the actions that were
required by AD 2011–17–10 is $510 per
product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions required by
AD 2011–17–10 will take about 7 workhours and require parts costing $308, for
a cost of $903 per product. We have no
way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.
We also estimate that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to revise
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the maintenance or inspection program
in this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
be $425, or $85 per product.
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.
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:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2011–17–10, Amendment 39–16774 (76
FR 50111, August 12, 2011), and adding
the following new AD:
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Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA–
2015–8138; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–
112–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February
18, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2011–17–10,
Amendment 39–16774 (76 FR 50111, August
12, 2011).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
Model F.28 Mark 1000 airplanes; certificated
in any category; serial numbers (S/Ns) 11003
through 11041 inclusive, and S/Ns 11991 and
11992.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by the issuance of
revised service information to update the
critical design configuration control
limitations (CDCCLs) that address potential
ignition sources inside fuel tanks. We are
issuing this AD to prevent potential ignition
sources inside the fuel tanks, which, in
combination with flammable fuel vapors,
could result in fuel tank explosions and
consequent loss of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Inspection and Installation
With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the actions
required by paragraph (g) of AD 2011–17–10,
Amendment 39–16774 (76 FR 50111, August
12, 2011), with revised service information.
At a scheduled opening of the fuel tanks, but
not later than 84 months after September 16,
2011 (the effective date of AD 2011–17–10),
do a general visual inspection for the
presence of a by-pass wire between the
housing of each in-tank fuel quantity
indication (FQI) cable plug and the cable
shield, in accordance with Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF28–28–053, Revision 1,
dated September 20, 2010, or Revision 3,
dated January 9, 2014. As of the effective date
of this AD, only Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF28–28–053, Revision 3, dated January 9,
2014, may be used.
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(h) Retained Corrective Actions, With
Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the actions
required by paragraph (h) of AD 2011–17–10,
Amendment 39–16774 (76 FR 50111, August
12, 2011), with revised service information.
If during the general visual inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, it is
found that a by-pass wire is not installed:
Before the next flight, install the by-pass wire
between the housing of the in-tank FQI cable
plug and the cable shield, in accordance with
Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–053,
Revision 1, dated September 20, 2010, or
Revision 3, dated January 9, 2014. As of the
effective date of this AD, only Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF28–28–053, Revision 3, dated
January 9, 2014, may be used.
(i) Retained Maintenance Program Revision
To Add Fuel Airworthiness Limitation, With
a New Exception
This paragraph restates the actions
required by paragraph (i) of AD 2011–17–10,
Amendment 39–16774 (76 FR 50111, August
12, 2011), with a new exception. Except as
required by paragraph (k) of this AD,
concurrently with paragraph (g) of this AD,
revise the airplane maintenance program by
incorporating CDCCL–1 specified in
paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF28–28–053 Revision 1, dated
September 20, 2010.
(j) Retained No Alternative Actions,
Intervals, and/or CDCCLs Requirement, With
a New Exception
This paragraph restates the actions
required by paragraph (k) of AD 2011–17–10,
Amendment 39–16774 (76 FR 50111, August
12, 2011), with a new exception. Except as
required by paragraph (k) of this AD: After
accomplishing the revision required by
paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspection, interval) and/or
CDCCLs may be used unless the actions,
intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an
alternative methods of compliance (AMOC)
in accordance with the procedures specified
in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.
(k) New Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision To Add Fuel Airworthiness
Limitation
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the airplane maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, by
incorporating CDCCL item 1.7 as specified in
paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF28–28–053, Revision 3, dated
January 9, 2014. Accomplishing the revision
required by this paragraph terminates the
revision required by paragraph (i) of this AD.
(l) No Alternative CDCCLs
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by
paragraph (k) of this AD, no alternative
CDCCLs may be used unless the CDCCLs are
approved as an AMOC in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1)
of this AD.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
applicable actions required by paragraphs (k)
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of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–053,
Revision 2, dated June 22, 2011.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2014–0111, dated May 8, 2014, for
related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–8138.
(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 view this
referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 21, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
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-2015-8138; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-112-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-17-
10 for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and
4000 airplanes. AD 2011-17-10 currently requires inspecting for a by-
pass wire between the housing of each in-tank fuel quantity indication
(FQI) cable plug and the cable shield, and corrective actions if
necessary. AD 2011-17-10 also requires revising the airplane
maintenance program. Since we issued AD 2011-17-10, revised service
information has been issued to update the critical design configuration
control limitations (CDCCLs) that address potential ignition sources
inside fuel tanks. This proposed AD would require revising the airplane
maintenance or
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inspection program by incorporating the instructions in the revised
service information. The proposed AD also removes certain airplanes
from the applicability. We are proposing this AD to prevent potential
ignition sources inside the fuel tanks, which, in combination with
flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and
consequent loss of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 18,
2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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 view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8138; 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 proposed AD, 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, WA 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-2015-8138;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-112-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
On August 3, 2011, we issued AD 2011-17-10, Amendment 39-16774 (76
FR 50111, August 12, 2011), for all Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000,
and 4000 airplanes. AD 2011-17-10 requires inspecting for a by-pass
wire between the housing of each in-tank FQI cable plug and the cable
shield and corrective actions (installing a by-pass wire) if necessary.
AD 2011-17-10 also requires revising the airplane maintenance program.
Since we issued AD 2011-17-10, Amendment 39-16774 (76 FR 50111,
August 12, 2011), revised service information has been issued to update
the critical CDCCLs that address potential ignition sources inside fuel
tanks.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0111, dated May 8, 2014 (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:
* * * [T]he FAA published Special Federal Aviation Regulation
(SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) published
Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12.
The review conducted by Fokker Services on the F28 design, in
response to these regulations, revealed that on certain aeroplanes,
an interrupted shield contact may exist or develop between the
housing of an in-tank Fuel Quantity Indication (FQI) cable plug and
the cable shield of the shielded FQI system cables in the main and
collector fuel tanks, which can, under certain conditions, form a
spark gap.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, may create an
ignition source in the fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting in
a wing fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the aeroplane.
To address and correct this unsafe condition, Fokker Services
published Service Bulletin (SB) SBF28-28-053 which provides
instructions, for early production aeroplanes, for a one-time
inspection to check for the presence of a by-pass wire between the
housing of each in-tank FQI cable plug and the cable shield and,
depending on findings, for the installation of a by-pass wire. In
addition, SBF28-28-053 provides a Critical Design Configuration
Control Limitation (CDCCL) item to make certain that the by-pass
wire remains installed on these aeroplanes.
On later production aeroplanes, an improved plug Part Number (P/
N) 20P227-2 was introduced with a better shield connection to the
housing of the plug. Therefore, SBF28-28-053 (original issue and
Revision 1) also provided a CDCCL item to ensure that this type of
plug remains installed on those aeroplanes.
EASA issued AD 2010-0217 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2011-17-
10, Amendment 39-16774 (76 FR 50111, August 12, 2011)] to require
accomplishment of the instructions related to the by-pass wire and
implementation of the CDCCL items as specified in Fokker Services
SBF28-28-053 Revision 1, as applicable to aeroplane s/n.
Since EASA AD 2010-0217 was issued, it was identified that P/N
20P227-2 and 20P228-1 plugs are also approved and can therefore be
installed on the later production aeroplanes. Prompted by this
finding, Fokker Services issued SBF28-28-055 to address the
implementation of a CDCCL item to make certain that only approved
plug types remain installed on the later production aeroplanes,
while SBF28-28-053 Revision 2 was issued for early production
aeroplanes to address the by-pass wire related actions only.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011-0184, retaining the
requirements of EASA AD 2010-0217, which was superseded, to require
implementation of the related CDCCL items as specified in Fokker
Services SBF28-28-053 Revision 2, or SBF28-28-055, as applicable to
aeroplane s/n.
More recently, Fokker Services published Revision 3 of SBF28-28-
053, to eliminate the use of a heat gun in or near to the fuel tank,
and prompted by a change to the definition of the related CDCCL
item. Fokker Services also cancelled SBF28-28-055, due to the
introduction of a revised definition of the CDCCL item that has been
published in Fokker Services SBF28-28-050, Revision 2.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements related to SBF28-28-053 of EASA AD 2011-0184, which is
superseded, but requires those actions to be accomplished in
accordance with the instructions of Fokker Services SBF28-28-053,
Revision 3 (R3).
All the actions related to SBF28-28-055, as previously required
through paragraphs (5)
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and (6) of EASA AD 2011-0184, are now addressed by EASA AD 2014-0110
[https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2014-0110] which has been superseded by
EASA AD 2015-0030 [https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2015-0030].
* * * * *
The CDCCL requirement in AD 2011-17-10, Amendment 39-16774 (76 FR
50111, August 12, 2011) for Model F.28 Mark 2000, 3000, and 4000
airplanes is now addressed in other related rulemaking. Therefore this
proposed AD does not include Model F.28 Mark 2000, 3000, and 4000
airplanes in the applicability.
This AD also removes airplanes having serial numbers 11993 and
19994 from the applicability because those airplanes were scrapped and
removed from the type certificate data sheet.
The unsafe condition is the potential of ignition sources inside
fuel tanks. Such ignition sources, in combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket
No. FAA-2015-8138.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-
053, Revision 3, dated January 9, 2014. The service information
describes procedures for inspecting for a by-pass wire between the
housing of each in-tank FQI cable plug and the cable shield, and
installing a by-pass wire if necessary. The service information also
describes CDCCL item 1.7 for fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS)
wiring in wing tanks. This service information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section
of this NPRM.
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.
This proposed AD would require implementation of certain
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This proposed
AD would also require accomplishing the actions specified in the
service information described previously.
This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and
CDCCLs. Compliance with these actions and CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered,
or repaired in the areas addressed by these actions, the operator may
not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In
this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must
request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to
the procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. The request
should include a description of changes to the required actions that
will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane.
Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements,
components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on the
affected airplanes before accomplishing the revision of the airplane
maintenance or inspection program specified in this AD, do not need to
be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the airplane
maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by this
AD, future maintenance actions on these components must be done in
accordance with the CDCCLs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S.
registry. This proposed AD would merely require using the
Accomplishment Instructions in the revised service information. The
current costs associated with this proposed AD are repeated as follows
for the convenience of affected operators:
The actions that are required by AD 2011-17-10, Amendment 39-16774
(76 FR 50111, August 12, 2011), will take about 6 work-hours per
product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts
cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost
of the actions that were required by AD 2011-17-10 is $510 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions
required by AD 2011-17-10 will take about 7 work-hours and require
parts costing $308, for a cost of $903 per product. We have no way of
determining the number of products that may need these actions.
We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to revise the maintenance or inspection program in this proposed AD.
The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $425, or
$85 per product.
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.
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:
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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 removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2011-17-10, Amendment 39-16774 (76 FR 50111, August 12, 2011), and
adding the following new AD:
Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2015-8138; Directorate
Identifier 2014-NM-112-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February 18, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2011-17-10, Amendment 39-16774 (76 FR 50111,
August 12, 2011).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000
airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers (S/Ns) 11003
through 11041 inclusive, and S/Ns 11991 and 11992.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by the issuance of revised service
information to update the critical design configuration control
limitations (CDCCLs) that address potential ignition sources inside
fuel tanks. We are issuing this AD to prevent potential ignition
sources inside the fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable
fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent
loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Inspection and Installation With Revised Service
Information
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of
AD 2011-17-10, Amendment 39-16774 (76 FR 50111, August 12, 2011),
with revised service information. At a scheduled opening of the fuel
tanks, but not later than 84 months after September 16, 2011 (the
effective date of AD 2011-17-10), do a general visual inspection for
the presence of a by-pass wire between the housing of each in-tank
fuel quantity indication (FQI) cable plug and the cable shield, in
accordance with Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF28-28-053, Revision 1, dated September 20, 2010,
or Revision 3, dated January 9, 2014. As of the effective date of
this AD, only Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-053, Revision 3,
dated January 9, 2014, may be used.
(h) Retained Corrective Actions, With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (h) of
AD 2011-17-10, Amendment 39-16774 (76 FR 50111, August 12, 2011),
with revised service information. If during the general visual
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, it is found that a
by-pass wire is not installed: Before the next flight, install the
by-pass wire between the housing of the in-tank FQI cable plug and
the cable shield, in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-053, Revision 1,
dated September 20, 2010, or Revision 3, dated January 9, 2014. As
of the effective date of this AD, only Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF28-28-053, Revision 3, dated January 9, 2014, may be used.
(i) Retained Maintenance Program Revision To Add Fuel Airworthiness
Limitation, With a New Exception
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (i) of
AD 2011-17-10, Amendment 39-16774 (76 FR 50111, August 12, 2011),
with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph (k) of this
AD, concurrently with paragraph (g) of this AD, revise the airplane
maintenance program by incorporating CDCCL-1 specified in paragraph
1.L.(1)(c) of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-053 Revision 1, dated
September 20, 2010.
(j) Retained No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs
Requirement, With a New Exception
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (k) of
AD 2011-17-10, Amendment 39-16774 (76 FR 50111, August 12, 2011),
with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph (k) of this
AD: After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (i) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspection, interval) and/or
CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are
approved as an alternative methods of compliance (AMOC) in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this
AD.
(k) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision To Add Fuel
Airworthiness Limitation
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by
incorporating CDCCL item 1.7 as specified in paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-053, Revision 3, dated January 9,
2014. Accomplishing the revision required by this paragraph
terminates the revision required by paragraph (i) of this AD.
(l) No Alternative CDCCLs
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (k) of this AD, no alternative CDCCLs may be
used unless the CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the applicable actions
required by paragraphs (k) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF28-28-053, Revision 2, dated June 22, 2011.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. Information
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service's EASA Design Organization Approval
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0111, dated
May 8, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-8138.
(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 view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 21, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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