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(e) Reason
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD was prompted by a report of an
engine multiple fan blade release event. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct an
incorrect adjustment of the (emergency)
maximum reverse thrust stop, which could
result in engine fan blade release causing
injury to occupants, damage to the airplane,
and consequent uncontrollability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Action(s)
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, request instructions from the
Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, to address the
unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of
this AD; and accomplish the actions at the
times specified in, and in accordance with,
those instructions. Guidance can be found in
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information (MCAI) European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2013–0010,
January 14, 2013.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
The Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, 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 Section, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@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.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2013–0010,
January 14, 2013 for related information. You
may examine the MCAI on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1183.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–
227–1137; fax: 425–227–1149.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
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None.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 26, 2017.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1182; Product
Identifier 2013–NM–093–AD; Amendment
39–19146; AD 2018–01–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Services B.V.
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
Discussion
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD
requires contacting the FAA to obtain
instructions for addressing the unsafe
condition on these products, and doing
the actions specified in those
instructions. This AD was prompted by
an evaluation by the design approval
holder (DAH) indicating that the
fuselage frames are subject to
widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
January 22, 2018.
We must receive comments on this
AD by February 20, 2018.
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.
SUMMARY:
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–2017–
1182; 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 AD, the regulatory
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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 Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1137; fax: 425–
227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Fatigue damage can occur locally, in
small areas or structural design details,
or globally, in widespread areas.
Multiple-site damage is widespread
damage that occurs in a large structural
element such as a single rivet line of a
lap splice joining two large skin panels.
Widespread damage can also occur in
multiple elements such as adjacent
frames or stringers. Multiple-site
damage and multiple-element damage
cracks are typically too small initially to
be reliably detected with normal
inspection methods. Without
intervention, these cracks will grow,
and eventually compromise the
structural integrity of the airplane. This
condition is known as WFD. It is
associated with general degradation of
large areas of structure with similar
structural details and stress levels. As
an airplane ages, WFD will likely occur,
and will certainly occur if the airplane
is operated long enough without any
intervention.
The FAA’s WFD final rule (75 FR
69746, November 15, 2010) became
effective on January 14, 2011. The WFD
rule requires certain actions to prevent
structural failure due to WFD
throughout the operational life of
certain existing transport category
airplanes and all of these airplanes that
will be certificated in the future. For
existing and future airplanes subject to
the WFD rule, the rule requires that
DAHs establish a limit of validity (LOV)
of the engineering data that support the
structural maintenance program.
Operators affected by the WFD rule may
not fly an airplane beyond its LOV,
unless an extended LOV is approved.
The WFD rule (75 FR 69746,
November 15, 2010) does not require
identifying and developing maintenance
actions if the DAHs can show that such
actions are not necessary to prevent
WFD before the airplane reaches the
LOV. Many LOVs, however, do depend
on accomplishment of future
maintenance actions. As stated in the
WFD rule, any maintenance actions
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necessary to reach the LOV will be
mandated by airworthiness directives
through separate rulemaking actions.
In the context of WFD, this action is
necessary to enable DAHs to propose
LOVs that allow operators the longest
operational lives for their airplanes, and
still ensure that WFD will not occur.
This approach allows for an
implementation strategy that provides
flexibility to DAHs in determining the
timing of service information
development (with FAA approval),
while providing operators with certainty
regarding the LOV applicable to their
airplanes.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2013–0102,
dated May 2, 2013 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model
F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The
MCAI states:
From service experience, it was concluded
that the fuselage frames, which act as backup structure for the hook latch fitting
brackets of the large cargo doors, are sensitive
to fatigue cracking. To ensure the continued
structural integrity with respect to fatigue, a
repetitive inspection was included in the
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of
the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
under tasks 533026–00–03 and 533026–01–
03.
Since those tasks were implemented, it was
determined, as part of a re-evaluation for
Widespread Fatigue Damage, that the current
repetitive fatigue inspections in the ALS do
not provide a sufficient level of protection
against fatigue-induced cracks.
This condition, if not corrected, would
affect the structural integrity of the centre
fuselage.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires modification of the
affected fuselage frames.
Post-modification inspections will be
included in a revision to the ALS, which will
likely be the subject of further [EASA] AD
action.
You may examine the MCAI on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2017–1182.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This 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. We are issuing this AD because
we evaluated all pertinent information
and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop
on other products of the same type
design.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
Since there are currently no domestic
operators of this product, we find good
cause that notice and opportunity for
prior public comment are unnecessary.
In addition, for the reason(s) stated
above, we find that good cause exists for
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making this amendment effective in less
than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–1182;
Product Identifier 2013–NM–093–AD’’
at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this 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 AD.
Costs of Compliance
Currently, there are no affected U.S.registered airplanes. This AD requires
contacting the FAA to obtain
instructions for addressing the unsafe
condition, and doing the actions
specified in those instructions. Based on
the actions specified in the MCAI AD,
we are providing the following cost
estimates for an affected airplane that is
placed on the U.S. Register in the future:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Modification ...................................................................
102 work-hours × $85 per hour = $8,670 ....................
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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
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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.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes to the Director of the System
Oversight Division.
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Parts cost
$18,600
Cost per
product
$27,270
Regulatory Findings
We 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 the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
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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.
center fuselage, which could result in
reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(g) Required Action(s)
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:
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.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2018–01–05 Fokker Services B.V.:
Amendment 39–19146; Docket No.
FAA–2017–1182; Product Identifier
2013–NM–093–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective January 22,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes,
certificated in any category, having serial
numbers 11268 through 11283 inclusive,
11286, 11289, 11291, 11293, 11295, 11300,
11303, 11306, 11308, 11310, 11312 through
11314 inclusive, 11316, 11318, 11321, 11323
through 11335 inclusive, 11337, 11338,
11340, 11345, 11349, 11352 through 11361
inclusive, 11365 through 11367 inclusive,
11369, 11370, 11372, 11373, 11376 through
11380 inclusive, 11387, 11388, 11391, 11395,
11397, 11399, 11404, 11405, 11407, 11411
through 11419 inclusive, 11425 through
11428 inclusive, 11432, 11435 through 11439
inclusive, 11444 through 11450 inclusive,
11456 through 11460 inclusive, 11464
through 11469 inclusive. and 11475 through
11585 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
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Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, request instructions from the
Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, to address the
unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of
this AD; and accomplish the actions at the
times specified in, and in accordance with,
those instructions. Guidance can be found in
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information (MCAI) European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2013–0102, dated
May 2, 2013.
The Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, 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 Section, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@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.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2013–0102,
dated May 2, 2013, for related information.
You may examine the MCAI on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1182.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–
227–1137; fax: 425–227–1149.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 26, 2017.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017–28487 Filed 1–4–18; 8:45 am]
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by
the design approval holder (DAH) indicating
that the fuselage frames are subject to
widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are
issuing this AD to prevent cracking of the
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Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
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§ 39.13
(f) Compliance
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Parts 1, 11, 16, 106, 110, 111,
112, 114, 117, 120, 123, 129, 179, 211,
and 507
[Docket No. FDA–2017–N–6908]
Policy Regarding Certain Entities
Subject to the Current Good
Manufacturing Practice and Preventive
Controls, Produce Safety, and/or
Foreign Supplier Verification
Programs; Guidance for Industry;
Availability
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Notification of availability.
The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA or we) is
announcing the availability of a
guidance for industry entitled ‘‘Policy
Regarding Certain Entities Subject to the
Current Good Manufacturing Practice
and Preventive Controls, Produce
Safety, and/or Foreign Supplier
Verification Programs.’’ This guidance
states agency compliance policy
regarding certain entities and/or
activities related to the ‘‘farm’’
definition, written assurances, food
contact substances, and human food byproducts for use as animal food.
DATES: The announcement of the
guidance is published in the Federal
Register on January 5, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit either
electronic or written comments on
Agency guidances at any time as
follows:
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Submit electronic comments in the
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal:
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Comments submitted electronically,
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comment will be made public, you are
solely responsible for ensuring that your
comment does not include any
confidential information that you or a
third party may not wish to be posted,
such as medical information, your or
anyone else’s Social Security number, or
confidential business information, such
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that if you include your name, contact
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identifies you in the body of your
comments, that information will be
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-1182; Product Identifier 2013-NM-093-AD; Amendment
39-19146; AD 2018-01-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD
requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the
unsafe condition on these products, and doing the actions specified in
those instructions. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design
approval holder (DAH) indicating that the fuselage frames are subject
to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective January 22, 2018.
We must receive comments on this AD by February 20, 2018.
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.
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-2017-
1182; 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 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 Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1137; fax: 425-
227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
Fatigue damage can occur locally, in small areas or structural
design details, or globally, in widespread areas. Multiple-site damage
is widespread damage that occurs in a large structural element such as
a single rivet line of a lap splice joining two large skin panels.
Widespread damage can also occur in multiple elements such as adjacent
frames or stringers. Multiple-site damage and multiple-element damage
cracks are typically too small initially to be reliably detected with
normal inspection methods. Without intervention, these cracks will
grow, and eventually compromise the structural integrity of the
airplane. This condition is known as WFD. It is associated with general
degradation of large areas of structure with similar structural details
and stress levels. As an airplane ages, WFD will likely occur, and will
certainly occur if the airplane is operated long enough without any
intervention.
The FAA's WFD final rule (75 FR 69746, November 15, 2010) became
effective on January 14, 2011. The WFD rule requires certain actions to
prevent structural failure due to WFD throughout the operational life
of certain existing transport category airplanes and all of these
airplanes that will be certificated in the future. For existing and
future airplanes subject to the WFD rule, the rule requires that DAHs
establish a limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that
support the structural maintenance program. Operators affected by the
WFD rule may not fly an airplane beyond its LOV, unless an extended LOV
is approved.
The WFD rule (75 FR 69746, November 15, 2010) does not require
identifying and developing maintenance actions if the DAHs can show
that such actions are not necessary to prevent WFD before the airplane
reaches the LOV. Many LOVs, however, do depend on accomplishment of
future maintenance actions. As stated in the WFD rule, any maintenance
actions
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necessary to reach the LOV will be mandated by airworthiness directives
through separate rulemaking actions.
In the context of WFD, this action is necessary to enable DAHs to
propose LOVs that allow operators the longest operational lives for
their airplanes, and still ensure that WFD will not occur. This
approach allows for an implementation strategy that provides
flexibility to DAHs in determining the timing of service information
development (with FAA approval), while providing operators with
certainty regarding the LOV applicable to their airplanes.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2013-0102, dated May 2, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070
and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:
From service experience, it was concluded that the fuselage
frames, which act as back-up structure for the hook latch fitting
brackets of the large cargo doors, are sensitive to fatigue
cracking. To ensure the continued structural integrity with respect
to fatigue, a repetitive inspection was included in the
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness under tasks 533026-00-03 and 533026-01-03.
Since those tasks were implemented, it was determined, as part
of a re-evaluation for Widespread Fatigue Damage, that the current
repetitive fatigue inspections in the ALS do not provide a
sufficient level of protection against fatigue-induced cracks.
This condition, if not corrected, would affect the structural
integrity of the centre fuselage.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
modification of the affected fuselage frames.
Post-modification inspections will be included in a revision to
the ALS, which will likely be the subject of further [EASA] AD
action.
You may examine the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1182.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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. We are
issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and
determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same type design.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product, we
find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment
are unnecessary. In addition, for the reason(s) stated above, we find
that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than
30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-1182; Product
Identifier 2013-NM-093-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 AD.
Costs of Compliance
Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. This AD
requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the
unsafe condition, and doing the actions specified in those
instructions. Based on the actions specified in the MCAI AD, we are
providing the following cost estimates for an affected airplane that is
placed on the U.S. Register in the future:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to
the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
We 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 the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
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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.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
2018-01-05 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-19146; Docket No. FAA-
2017-1182; Product Identifier 2013-NM-093-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective January 22, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and
0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial numbers
11268 through 11283 inclusive, 11286, 11289, 11291, 11293, 11295,
11300, 11303, 11306, 11308, 11310, 11312 through 11314 inclusive,
11316, 11318, 11321, 11323 through 11335 inclusive, 11337, 11338,
11340, 11345, 11349, 11352 through 11361 inclusive, 11365 through
11367 inclusive, 11369, 11370, 11372, 11373, 11376 through 11380
inclusive, 11387, 11388, 11391, 11395, 11397, 11399, 11404, 11405,
11407, 11411 through 11419 inclusive, 11425 through 11428 inclusive,
11432, 11435 through 11439 inclusive, 11444 through 11450 inclusive,
11456 through 11460 inclusive, 11464 through 11469 inclusive. and
11475 through 11585 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval
holder (DAH) indicating that the fuselage frames are subject to
widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to prevent
cracking of the center fuselage, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Action(s)
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, request
instructions from the Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, to address the unsafe condition specified in
paragraph (e) of this AD; and accomplish the actions at the times
specified in, and in accordance with, those instructions. Guidance
can be found in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2013-0102, dated
May 2, 2013.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch,
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 Section, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
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.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2013-0102, dated May 2, 2013, for
related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2017-1182.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone:
425-227-1137; fax: 425-227-1149.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 26, 2017.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-28487 Filed 1-4-18; 8:45 am]
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