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paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD
apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or
substep. An AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Sean Schauer, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Section, FAA,
Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–
231–3547; email: Sean.Schauer@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB320028–00, Issue 001, dated October 31,
2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Boeing service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention:
Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600
Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal
Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone: 562–797–
1717; internet: https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
March 30, 2018.
Chris Spangenberg,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0906; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–039–AD; Amendment
39–19252; AD 2018–07–21]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Services B.V. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005–12–
16, which applied to all Fokker Services
B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes.
AD 2005–12–16 required an inspection
to determine the part number of the
passenger service unit (PSU) panels for
the PSU modification status, and
corrective actions if applicable. This
new AD requires an inspection of the
PSU panels and the PSU panel/airplane
interface connectors for discrepancies,
and corrective actions if necessary. This
AD also removes airplanes from the
applicability. This AD was prompted by
reports of smoke in the passenger
compartment during ground operations
and in-flight, and a determination that
the modification actions required by AD
2005–12–16 might not have been
implemented correctly. We are issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is May 21, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of May 21, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of July 20, 2005 (70 FR
34642, June 15, 2005).
ADDRESSES: For Fokker service
information identified in this final rule,
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. For Grimes
Aerospace service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Grimes Aerospace Company, Product
Support Group, 240 Twain Avenue,
Urbana, OH 43078; phone 513–653–
5225; fax 513–652–2322. You may view
this referenced service information at
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
SUMMARY:
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2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA.
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 206–231–
3195. It is also available on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2017–0906.
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–
0906; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2005–12–16,
Amendment 39–14132 (70 FR 34642,
June 15, 2005) (‘‘AD 2005–12–16’’). AD
2005–12–16 applied to all Fokker
Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on November 3, 2017
(82 FR 51172). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of smoke in the
passenger compartment during ground
operations and in flight, and the
determination that the modification
actions required by AD 2005–12–16
might not have been implemented
correctly. The NPRM proposed to
continue to require an inspection to
determine the part number of the PSU
panels for the PSU modification status,
and corrective actions if applicable. The
NPRM also proposed to require an
inspection of the PSU panels and the
PSU panel/airplane interface connectors
for discrepancies, and corrective actions
if necessary. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct overheating of the
PSU panel due to moisture ingress,
which could result in smoke or fire in
the passenger cabin.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
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for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2017–0043, dated March 6,
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:
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Reports were received of burning smell and
smoke in the passenger compartment during
flight as a result of overheating of passenger
service units (PSU). These were attributed to
moisture ingress into the interface electrical
connectors of an unsealed PSU panel.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to further incidents of
smoke in the passenger compartment,
possibly resulting in injury to occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Grimes Aerospace Company, the PSU
manufacturer (currently Honeywell) issued
SB 10–1178–33–0040 and SB 10–1571–33–
0041, and Fokker Services issued SBF100–
25–097, to provide instructions for
installation of improved sealing of the PSU
and its interface electrical connectors.
Subsequently, CAA–NL [Civil Aviation
Authority—The Netherlands] issued AD
(BLA) 2004–022 [which corresponds to FAA
AD 2005–12–16] to require modification,
cleaning and sealing of the affected PSU.
Since that [CAA–NL] AD was issued,
following a new occurrence of burning smell
and smoke in the passenger compartment
during disembarking of the passengers, the
investigation revealed that, on several
aeroplanes, the modification instructions of
Honeywell and Fokker Services (SB listed
above) were not, or not correctly,
implemented. Prompted by these findings,
Fokker Services published SBF100–25–128,
providing inspection instructions to detect
non-accomplishment and any discrepancy
with the original modification instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirement of CAA–
NL AD (BLA) 2004–022, which is
superseded, and requires a one-time
inspection [for discrepancies] of the PSU
panels and their interface with the aeroplane,
and, depending on findings, the
accomplishment of applicable corrective
action(s).
Discrepancies include incorrect
application of the sealant on the PSU
panels, uninstalled gaskets, inability to
properly lock the connectors, and
incorrectly applied sealant on the
connectors. Corrective actions include
restoring the sealing of the affected PSU
panel, repairing the PSU panel, or
installing a new PSU panel with a
replaced receptacle, and installing
gaskets; making sure the connecter can
properly lock; and applying sealant on
the connector.
The MCAI also revised the
applicability by specifying certain line
numbers and excluding airplanes on
which certain modifications were done.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
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docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0906.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under
1 CFR Part 51
Fokker Services B.V. has issued
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–25–
128, dated July 21, 2016. This service
information describes procedures for
inspection of the PSU panels and the
PSU panel/airplane interface connectors
for discrepancies, and for incorrectly
applied sealant on the connectors, and
corrective actions.
Grimes Aerospace has issued Service
Bulletin 10–1178–33–0040, dated
October 15, 1993; Service Bulletin 10–
1178–33–0040, Revision 1, dated March
25, 1996; and Service Bulletin 10–1571–
33–0041, dated October 15, 1993. This
service information describes
procedures for inspection of the PSU
panels and the PSU panel/airplane
interface connectors for discrepancies,
and corrective actions. This service
information is distinct since it applies to
different part numbers.
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 8
airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2005–12–
16, and retained in this AD take about
5 work-hours per product, at an average
labor rate of $85 per work-hour.
Required parts cost about $6 per
product. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the actions that are
required by AD 2005–12–16 is $431 per
product.
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We also estimate that it would take
about 13 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Based on these figures,
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $8,840, or $1,105 per
product.
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);
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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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2005–12–16, Amendment 39–14132 (70
FR 34642, June 15, 2005), and adding
the following new AD:
■
2018–07–21 Fokker Services B.V.:
Amendment 39–19252; Docket No.
FAA–2017–0906; Product Identifier
2017–NM–039–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 21, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces 2005–12–16, Amendment
39–14132 (70 FR 34642, June 15, 2005) (‘‘AD
2005–12–16’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes, certificated
in any category, serial numbers 11244
through 11527 inclusive, except those
airplanes modified in service as specified in
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–25–070, or
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–25–109, or
Fokker Modification Report FS–N545 or FS–
N571.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of smoke
in the passenger compartment during ground
operations and in flight, and a determination
that the modification actions required by AD
2005–12–16 might not have been
implemented correctly. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct overheating of the
passenger service unit (PSU) panel due to
moisture ingress, which could result in
smoke or fire in the passenger cabin.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Inspection and Corrective
Actions, With Clarified Note
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (f) of AD 2005–12–16, with
clarified note. Within 36 months after July
20, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005–12–
16), inspect to determine if Grimes Aerospace
PSU panels having part number (P/N) 10–
1178–() or P/N 10–1571–() are installed and
the PSU modification status if applicable,
and do any corrective actions if applicable,
by doing all of the actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–25–097, dated
December 30, 2003.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:
Guidance on modifying the PSU panel can be
found in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–
25–097, dated December 30, 2003, which
refers to Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin
10–1178–33–0040, Revision 1, dated March
25, 1996 (for PSU panels having P/N 10–
1178-()); and Grimes Aerospace Service
Bulletin 10–1571–33–0041, dated October 15,
1993 (for PSU panels having P/N 10–1571–
()).
(h) Retained Parts Installation Limitation,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2005–12–16, with no
changes. As of July 20, 2005 (the effective
date of AD 2005–12–16), no person may
install a PSU panel having P/N 10–1178–() or
P/N 10–1571–() on any airplane, unless it has
been inspected and any applicable corrective
actions have been done in accordance with
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) New Affected PSU Identification
For the purpose of this AD, Grimes
(Honeywell) PSUs having P/N 10–1178–()
with a serial number below 4000, and PSUs
having P/N 10–1571–() with a serial number
below 1000, are referred to as affected PSUs
in paragraphs (j) through (l) of this AD.
(j) New Inspections
Within 24 months after the effective date
of this AD: Do the actions required by
paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD.
(1) Do a general visual inspection of the
panel of each affected PSU for incorrect
application of the sealant, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–25–097, dated
December 30, 2003; and, as applicable,
Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10–1178–
33–0040, dated October 15, 1993 (for PSUs
having P/N 10–1178–()); Grimes Aerospace
Service Bulletin 10–1178–33–0040, Revision
1, dated March 25, 1996 (for PSUs having P/
N 10–1178–()); or Grimes Aerospace Service
Bulletin 10–1571–33–0041, dated October 15,
1993 (for PSUs having P/N 10–1571–()).
(2) Do a general visual inspection of the
electrical connectors of each affected PSU
panel for discrepancies; i.e., uninstalled
gaskets, inability to properly lock the
connectors, and incorrectly applied sealant
on the connectors; in accordance with the
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Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–25–128, dated July
21, 2016.
(k) Corrective Actions
If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (j) of this AD, any discrepancy is
found, before further flight, restore the
sealing of the affected PSU panels and
accomplish all applicable corrective actions
to correct the PSU panel interface, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF100–25–128, dated July 21, 2016. Do all
applicable corrective actions before further
flight.
(l) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, an
affected PSU panel may be installed on any
airplane, provided that before further flight
after installation, it has been inspected in
accordance with paragraph (j) of this AD and
all applicable corrective actions have been
done in accordance with paragraph (k) of this
AD.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) 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 (n)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2005–12–16 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(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 Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker
Services B.V.’s Design Organization Approval
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0043, dated
March 6, 2017, 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–
2017–0906.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
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Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3226.
Federal Aviation Administration
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on May 21, 2018.
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–25–
128, dated July 21, 2016.
(ii) Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10–
1178–33–0040, dated October 15, 1993.
(iii) Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10–
1178–33–0040, Revision 1, dated March 25,
1996.
(iv) Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10–
1571–33–0041, dated October 15, 1993.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on July 20, 2005 (70 FR
34642, June 15, 2005).
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–25–
097, dated December 30, 2003.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) For Fokker 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. For Grimes
Aerospace service information identified in
this AD, contact Grimes Aerospace Company,
Product Support Group, 240 Twain Avenue,
Urbana, OH 43078; phone 513–653–5225; fax
513–652–2322.
(6) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(7) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
March 30, 2018.
Chris Spangenberg,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0770; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–030–AD; Amendment
39–19251; AD 2018–07–20]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–03–
07, which applied to certain The Boeing
Company Model MD–11 and MD–11F
airplanes. AD 2014–03–07 required
inspecting certain locations of the wire
bundles of the center upper auxiliary
fuel tank for damage, and corrective
action if necessary. AD 2014–03–07 also
required installing nonmetallic barrier/
shield sleeving, new clamps, new
attaching hardware, and a new extruded
channel. This AD adds certain
inspections and expands the
applicability. This AD was prompted by
the determination that it is necessary to
require an inspection of the wire
bundles for damage at certain center
upper auxiliary fuel tank locations on
certain airplanes. We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 21,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 21, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of March 26, 2014 (79 FR
9392, February 19, 2014).
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of February 4, 2010 (74 FR
69249, December 31, 2009).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
SUMMARY:
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It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0770.
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–
0770; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Los Angeles
ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
phone: 562–627–5262; fax: 562–627–
5210; email: samuel.lee@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2014–03–07,
Amendment 39–17744 (79 FR 9392,
February 19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–03–07’’).
AD 2014–03–07 applied to certain The
Boeing Company Model MD–11 and
MD–11F airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
August 17, 2017 (82 FR 39062). The
NPRM was prompted by the
determination that it is necessary to
require an inspection of the wire
bundles for damage at certain center
upper auxiliary fuel tank locations on
certain airplanes. The NPRM proposed
to continue to require inspecting certain
locations of the wire bundles of the
center upper auxiliary fuel tank for
damage, and corrective action if
necessary. The NPRM also proposed to
continue to require installing
nonmetallic barrier/shield sleeving, new
clamps, new attaching hardware, and a
new extruded channel. The NPRM
proposed to add certain inspections and
expand the applicability. We are issuing
this AD to reduce the potential of
ignition sources inside 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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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 73 (Monday, April 16, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16191-16194]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-07639]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0906; Product Identifier 2017-NM-039-AD; Amendment
39-19252; AD 2018-07-21]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-12-16,
which applied to all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100
airplanes. AD 2005-12-16 required an inspection to determine the part
number of the passenger service unit (PSU) panels for the PSU
modification status, and corrective actions if applicable. This new AD
requires an inspection of the PSU panels and the PSU panel/airplane
interface connectors for discrepancies, and corrective actions if
necessary. This AD also removes airplanes from the applicability. This
AD was prompted by reports of smoke in the passenger compartment during
ground operations and in-flight, and a determination that the
modification actions required by AD 2005-12-16 might not have been
implemented correctly. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is May 21, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 21, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of July
20, 2005 (70 FR 34642, June 15, 2005).
ADDRESSES: For Fokker service information identified in this final
rule, 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 [email protected]; internet
https://www.myfokkerfleet.com. For Grimes Aerospace service information
identified in this final rule, contact Grimes Aerospace Company,
Product Support Group, 240 Twain Avenue, Urbana, OH 43078; phone 513-
653-5225; fax 513-652-2322. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2017-0906.
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-
0906; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2005-12-16, Amendment 39-14132 (70 FR 34642,
June 15, 2005) (``AD 2005-12-16''). AD 2005-12-16 applied to all Fokker
Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on November 3, 2017 (82 FR 51172). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of smoke in the passenger compartment during ground
operations and in flight, and the determination that the modification
actions required by AD 2005-12-16 might not have been implemented
correctly. The NPRM proposed to continue to require an inspection to
determine the part number of the PSU panels for the PSU modification
status, and corrective actions if applicable. The NPRM also proposed to
require an inspection of the PSU panels and the PSU panel/airplane
interface connectors for discrepancies, and corrective actions if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct overheating of
the PSU panel due to moisture ingress, which could result in smoke or
fire in the passenger cabin.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent
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for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017-0043, dated March 6, 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:
Reports were received of burning smell and smoke in the
passenger compartment during flight as a result of overheating of
passenger service units (PSU). These were attributed to moisture
ingress into the interface electrical connectors of an unsealed PSU
panel.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
further incidents of smoke in the passenger compartment, possibly
resulting in injury to occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Grimes Aerospace
Company, the PSU manufacturer (currently Honeywell) issued SB 10-
1178-33-0040 and SB 10-1571-33-0041, and Fokker Services issued
SBF100-25-097, to provide instructions for installation of improved
sealing of the PSU and its interface electrical connectors.
Subsequently, CAA-NL [Civil Aviation Authority--The Netherlands]
issued AD (BLA) 2004-022 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2005-12-16] to
require modification, cleaning and sealing of the affected PSU.
Since that [CAA-NL] AD was issued, following a new occurrence of
burning smell and smoke in the passenger compartment during
disembarking of the passengers, the investigation revealed that, on
several aeroplanes, the modification instructions of Honeywell and
Fokker Services (SB listed above) were not, or not correctly,
implemented. Prompted by these findings, Fokker Services published
SBF100-25-128, providing inspection instructions to detect non-
accomplishment and any discrepancy with the original modification
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirement of CAA-NL AD (BLA) 2004-022, which is superseded, and
requires a one-time inspection [for discrepancies] of the PSU panels
and their interface with the aeroplane, and, depending on findings,
the accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s).
Discrepancies include incorrect application of the sealant on the
PSU panels, uninstalled gaskets, inability to properly lock the
connectors, and incorrectly applied sealant on the connectors.
Corrective actions include restoring the sealing of the affected PSU
panel, repairing the PSU panel, or installing a new PSU panel with a
replaced receptacle, and installing gaskets; making sure the connecter
can properly lock; and applying sealant on the connector.
The MCAI also revised the applicability by specifying certain line
numbers and excluding airplanes on which certain modifications were
done. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2017-0906.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-
128, dated July 21, 2016. This service information describes procedures
for inspection of the PSU panels and the PSU panel/airplane interface
connectors for discrepancies, and for incorrectly applied sealant on
the connectors, and corrective actions.
Grimes Aerospace has issued Service Bulletin 10-1178-33-0040, dated
October 15, 1993; Service Bulletin 10-1178-33-0040, Revision 1, dated
March 25, 1996; and Service Bulletin 10-1571-33-0041, dated October 15,
1993. This service information describes procedures for inspection of
the PSU panels and the PSU panel/airplane interface connectors for
discrepancies, and corrective actions. This service information is
distinct since it applies to different part numbers.
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2005-12-16, and retained in this AD take
about 5 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per
work-hour. Required parts cost about $6 per product. Based on these
figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD
2005-12-16 is $431 per product.
We also estimate that it would take about 13 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $8,840, or $1,105 per product.
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);
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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
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2005-12-16, Amendment 39-14132 (70 FR 34642, June 15, 2005), and adding
the following new AD:
2018-07-21 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-19252; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0906; Product Identifier 2017-NM-039-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 21, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces 2005-12-16, Amendment 39-14132 (70 FR 34642,
June 15, 2005) (``AD 2005-12-16'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 11244
through 11527 inclusive, except those airplanes modified in service
as specified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-070, or Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100-25-109, or Fokker Modification Report FS-
N545 or FS-N571.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of smoke in the passenger
compartment during ground operations and in flight, and a
determination that the modification actions required by AD 2005-12-
16 might not have been implemented correctly. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct overheating of the passenger service unit
(PSU) panel due to moisture ingress, which could result in smoke or
fire in the passenger cabin.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Inspection and Corrective Actions, With Clarified Note
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2005-12-16, with clarified note. Within 36 months after July 20,
2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-12-16), inspect to determine if
Grimes Aerospace PSU panels having part number (P/N) 10-1178-() or
P/N 10-1571-() are installed and the PSU modification status if
applicable, and do any corrective actions if applicable, by doing
all of the actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-097, dated December 30, 2003.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Guidance on modifying the
PSU panel can be found in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-097,
dated December 30, 2003, which refers to Grimes Aerospace Service
Bulletin 10-1178-33-0040, Revision 1, dated March 25, 1996 (for PSU
panels having P/N 10-1178-()); and Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin
10-1571-33-0041, dated October 15, 1993 (for PSU panels having P/N
10-1571-()).
(h) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2005-12-16, with no changes. As of July 20, 2005 (the effective date
of AD 2005-12-16), no person may install a PSU panel having P/N 10-
1178-() or P/N 10-1571-() on any airplane, unless it has been
inspected and any applicable corrective actions have been done in
accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) New Affected PSU Identification
For the purpose of this AD, Grimes (Honeywell) PSUs having P/N
10-1178-() with a serial number below 4000, and PSUs having P/N 10-
1571-() with a serial number below 1000, are referred to as affected
PSUs in paragraphs (j) through (l) of this AD.
(j) New Inspections
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Do the
actions required by paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD.
(1) Do a general visual inspection of the panel of each affected
PSU for incorrect application of the sealant, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-
097, dated December 30, 2003; and, as applicable, Grimes Aerospace
Service Bulletin 10-1178-33-0040, dated October 15, 1993 (for PSUs
having P/N 10-1178-()); Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10-1178-
33-0040, Revision 1, dated March 25, 1996 (for PSUs having P/N 10-
1178-()); or Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10-1571-33-0041,
dated October 15, 1993 (for PSUs having P/N 10-1571-()).
(2) Do a general visual inspection of the electrical connectors
of each affected PSU panel for discrepancies; i.e., uninstalled
gaskets, inability to properly lock the connectors, and incorrectly
applied sealant on the connectors; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-
128, dated July 21, 2016.
(k) Corrective Actions
If, during any inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD,
any discrepancy is found, before further flight, restore the sealing
of the affected PSU panels and accomplish all applicable corrective
actions to correct the PSU panel interface, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-
128, dated July 21, 2016. Do all applicable corrective actions
before further flight.
(l) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, an affected PSU panel may
be installed on any airplane, provided that before further flight
after installation, it has been inspected in accordance with
paragraph (j) of this AD and all applicable corrective actions have
been done in accordance with paragraph (k) of this AD.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) 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 (n)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected].
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2005-12-16 are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(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 Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Fokker Services B.V.'s Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0043, dated March 6, 2017,
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-2017-0906.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
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Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 21, 2018.
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-128, dated July 21, 2016.
(ii) Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10-1178-33-0040, dated
October 15, 1993.
(iii) Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10-1178-33-0040,
Revision 1, dated March 25, 1996.
(iv) Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10-1571-33-0041, dated
October 15, 1993.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
July 20, 2005 (70 FR 34642, June 15, 2005).
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-097, dated December 30,
2003.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) For Fokker 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 [email protected];
internet https://www.myfokkerfleet.com. For Grimes Aerospace service
information identified in this AD, contact Grimes Aerospace Company,
Product Support Group, 240 Twain Avenue, Urbana, OH 43078; phone
513-653-5225; fax 513-652-2322.
(6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(7) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on March 30, 2018.
Chris Spangenberg,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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