Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes, 14743-14745 [2018-06822]
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to General Electric (GE)
CF6–80A, –80A1, –80A2, and –80A3
turbofan engines with low-pressure turbine
(LPT) stage 3 nozzles, part numbers (P/Ns)
9290M52P05 and 9290M52P06, installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 7250, Turbine Section.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by high cycle
fatigue (HCF) cracking of the LPT stage 3
nozzles resulting in LPT uncontainment. We
are issuing this AD to prevent cracking of the
LPT stage 3 nozzles. The unsafe condition, if
not addressed, could result in LPT
uncontainment, damage to the engine, and
damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
Within 36 months or during the next
engine shop visit after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later, replace LPT
stage 3 nozzles, P/Ns 9290M52P05 and
9290M52P06, with a part eligible for
installation.
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(h) Definition
(1) For the purpose of this AD, an engine
shop visit is defined as the induction of an
engine into the shop for maintenance
involving the separation of any major mating
engine flanges. The separation of engine
flanges is not considered an engine shop visit
for the following purposes:
(i) Transportation of an engine not attached
to an aircraft without subsequent engine
maintenance.
(ii) Removing the turbine rear frame (TRF)
for repair of TRF cracking.
(iii) Removing the top or bottom highpressure compressor (HPC) case for HPC
airfoil maintenance.
(iv) Removing only the accessory gearbox
and/or transfer gearbox.
(2) Reserved.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, ECO 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 manager of the ECO Branch, send it to
the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j) of this AD. You may email your
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
(2) 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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Herman Mak, Aerospace Engineer,
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
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7147; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
herman.mak@faa.gov.
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Examining the AD Docket
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
March 29, 2018.
Robert Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0268; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–096–AD; Amendment
39–19242; AD 2018–07–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Services B.V. Airplanes
Discussion
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark
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
interference between certain passenger
service unit (PSU) panels, when in the
deployed/open position, and the nearby
emergency exit door cover. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
23, 2018.
We must receive comments on this
AD by May 21, 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,
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Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax: 206–231–3226.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY:
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0268; 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.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0113,
dated June 28, 2017 (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 0100 airplanes. The MCAI
states:
A report was received of an occurrence
involving interference between certain
Passenger Service Unit (PSU) panels, Part
Number (P/N) A546011–501 and P/N
A546011–503, when in the deployed/open
position, and the nearby emergency exit door
cover.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could prevent a complete opening
of the overwing emergency exit door,
possibly obstructing the evacuation of
occupants in case of an emergency landing.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Fokker Services published Service Bulletin
(SB) SBF100–25–131 (hereafter referred to as
‘the SB’ in this AD) to provide inspection
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection to
verify that the overwing emergency exit
doors can be fully operated with the PSUpanels in the deployed/opened position and,
depending on findings, accomplishment of
applicable corrective action(s). This [EASA]
AD also requires the reporting of findings.
You may examine the MCAI on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2018–0268.
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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 these same type
designs.
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 reasons 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–2018–0268;
Product Identifier 2017–NM–096–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
Inspection .........................................
Reporting .........................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................................................
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this AD.
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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
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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);
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.
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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:
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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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2018–07–11 Fokker Services B.V.:
Amendment 39–19242; Docket No.
FAA–2018–0268; Product Identifier
2017–NM–096–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 23, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes, certificated
in any category, serial numbers 11359, 11361,
11367, 11397, 11404, 11446, 11456, 11460,
11468, 11483, 11490, 11499, 11502, 11515
and 11520.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of
interference between certain passenger
service unit (PSU) panels, when in the
deployed/open position, and the nearby
emergency exit door cover. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct interference
between certain PSU panels and the nearby
emergency exit door cover, which could
prevent a complete opening of the overwing
emergency exit door, and possibly obstruct
the evacuation of occupants in case of an
emergency landing.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
AGENCY:
(g) Required Actions
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 2017–0113, dated
June 28, 2017.
SUMMARY:
(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 2017–0113,
dated June 28, 2017, for related information.
You may examine the MCAI on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0268.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax: 206–
231–3226.
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(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0953; Airspace
Docket No. 17–AEA–15]
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March
29, 2018.
Geoff Lelliott,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2018–06997 Filed 4–5–18; 8:45 am]
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Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Massena, NY
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Bureau
ACTION:
Final rule, withdrawal.
This action withdraws the
final rule published in the Federal
Register on March 15, 2018. In that
action, the FAA amended Class E
surface airspace and Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Massena, NY. The FAA
has determined that withdrawal of the
final rule is warranted since there has
been a change in the date for the
decommissioning of the Massena
collocated VHF omnidirectional range
tactical air navigation (VORTAC).
DATES:
Effective 0901 UTC, April 6,
2018.
John
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone
(404) 305–6364.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
The FAA published a final rule in the
Federal Register for Docket No. FAA–
2017–0953 (83 FR 11407, March 15,
2018) amending Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
amending Class E Airspace at Massena
International-Richards Field Airport,
Massena, NY. The FAA found that the
Massena collocated VORTAC navigation
aid will not be decommissioned at this
time. As a result, the final rule is being
withdrawn.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
The Withdrawal
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
March 22, 2018.
Michael Kaszicki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–06822 Filed 4–5–18; 8:45 am]
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In consideration of the foregoing, the
final rule for Docket No. FAA–2017–
0953 (83 FR 11407, March 15, 2018), FR
Doc. 2018–05045, is hereby withdrawn.
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
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[Docket No. TTB–2016–0007; T.D. TTB–150;
Ref: Notice No. 161]
RIN 1513–AC26
Establishment of the Cape May
Peninsula Viticultural Area
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
Trade Bureau, Treasury.
ACTION: Final rule; Treasury decision.
AGENCY:
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
and Trade Bureau (TTB) establishes the
approximately 126,635-acre ‘‘Cape May
Peninsula’’ viticultural area in Cape
May and Cumberland Counties, New
Jersey. The viticultural area lies entirely
within the established Outer Coastal
Plain viticultural area. TTB designates
viticultural areas to allow vintners to
better describe the origin of their wines
and to allow consumers to better
identify wines they may purchase.
DATES: This final rule is effective May 7,
2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate
M. Bresnahan, Regulations and Rulings
Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street NW, Box
12, Washington, DC 20005; phone (202)
453–1039, ext. 151.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background on Viticultural Areas
TTB Authority
Section 105(e) of the Federal Alcohol
Administration Act (FAA Act), 27
U.S.C. 205(e), authorizes the Secretary
of the Treasury to prescribe regulations
for the labeling of wine, distilled spirits,
and malt beverages. The FAA Act
provides that these regulations should,
among other things, prohibit consumer
deception and the use of misleading
statements on labels and ensure that
labels provide the consumer with
adequate information as to the identity
and quality of the product. The Alcohol
and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
(TTB) administers the FAA Act
pursuant to section 1111(d) of the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0268; Product Identifier 2017-NM-096-AD; Amendment
39-19242; AD 2018-07-11]
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Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
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 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 interference between certain
passenger service unit (PSU) panels, when in the deployed/open
position, and the nearby emergency exit door cover. We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 23, 2018.
We must receive comments on this AD by May 21, 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-2018-
0268; 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, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax: 206-231-3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2017-0113, dated June 28, 2017 (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 0100
airplanes. The MCAI states:
A report was received of an occurrence involving interference
between certain Passenger Service Unit (PSU) panels, Part Number (P/
N) A546011-501 and P/N A546011-503, when in the deployed/open
position, and the nearby emergency exit door cover.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could prevent a
complete opening of the overwing emergency exit door, possibly
obstructing the evacuation of occupants in case of an emergency
landing.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services
published Service Bulletin (SB) SBF100-25-131 (hereafter referred to
as `the SB' in this AD) to provide inspection instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time inspection to verify that the overwing emergency exit doors can
be fully operated with the PSU-panels in the deployed/opened
position and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective action(s). This [EASA] AD also requires the reporting of
findings.
You may examine the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0268.
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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 these same type designs.
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 reasons 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-2018-0268; Product
Identifier 2017-NM-096-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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Inspection................................. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85... $0 $85
Reporting.................................. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85... 0 85
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
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);
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):
2018-07-11 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-19242; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0268; Product Identifier 2017-NM-096-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 23, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 11359,
11361, 11367, 11397, 11404, 11446, 11456, 11460, 11468, 11483,
11490, 11499, 11502, 11515 and 11520.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of interference between certain
passenger service unit (PSU) panels, when in the deployed/open
position, and the nearby emergency exit door cover. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct interference between certain PSU
panels and the nearby emergency exit door cover, which could prevent
a complete opening of the overwing emergency exit door, and possibly
obstruct the evacuation of occupants in case of an emergency
landing.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
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 2017-0113, dated
June 28, 2017.
(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 2017-0113, dated June 28, 2017, for
related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2018-0268.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax: 206-231-3226.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on March 22, 2018.
Michael Kaszicki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-06822 Filed 4-5-18; 8:45 am]
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