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Joseph M. Otting,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0448; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–129–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Services B.V. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by a report of cracks,
in various directions, in the lower
portion of a main landing gear (MLG)
piston. This proposed AD would require
a detailed visual inspection of the MLG,
and replacement if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 9, 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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Fokker Services
B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box
1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the
Netherlands; telephone: +31 (0)88–
6280–350; fax: +31 (0)88–6280–111;
email: technicalservices@fokker.com;
internet: https://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
You may view this 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.
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–
0448; 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 NPRM, 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
Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2018–0448; Product Identifier 2017–
NM–129–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.
the reporting of inspection results to Fokker
Services.
This [EASA] AD has been republished to
correct wrong P/N references in paragraphs
(1) and (4).
This [EASA] AD is considered an interim
measure and further [EASA] AD action may
follow.
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–2018–
0448.
Discussion
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0163,
dated September 4, 2017; corrected
September 5, 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 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The
MCAI states:
Fokker Services B.V. has issued
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32–
169, dated August 23, 2017. The service
information describes procedures for a
detailed visual inspection of the MLG,
and replacement if necessary. 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.
An occurrence was reported where, during
a walk around check, a number of cracks, in
various directions, were discovered in the
lower portion of a MLG piston, Part Number
(P/N) 41141–5. No technical investigation
results are available as yet, but based on a
previous event, as a result of which EASA
issued AD 2009–0221R1, later superseded by
[EASA] AD 2011–0159, stress corrosion is
suspected to have caused these cracks.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to MLG failure during
the landing roll-out, possibly resulting in
damage to the aeroplane and injury to
occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Fokker Services published Service Bulletin
(SB) SBF100–32–169 to provide inspection
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time detailed
visual inspection (DVI) of the MLG pistons
for cracks and, depending on findings,
replacement. This [EASA] AD also requires
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost
Detailed visual inspection ................
Reporting ..........................................
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Action
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ............................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ...............................
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacement that would
Cost per
product
Parts cost
be required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of
$0
0
$255
85
Cost on U.S.
operators
$1,275
425
determining the number of aircraft that
might need this replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
MLG Replacement ......................................
12 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,020 .......................................
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Cost per
product
$96,020
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A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this NPRM is 2120–0056.
The paperwork cost associated with this
NPRM has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with
this NPRM is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW, Washington,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
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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 proposed 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 proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
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under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA–
2018–0448; Product Identifier 2017–
NM–129–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 9, 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, all manufacturer
serial numbers, if equipped with Goodrich
main landing gear (MLG).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of
cracks, in various directions, in the lower
portion of a MLG piston. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct cracks in the lower
portion of the MLG, which could lead to
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MLG failure during the landing roll-out, and
possibly result in damage to the airplane and
injury to occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) One-Time Detailed Visual Inspection
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, do a detailed visual inspection of
each MLG piston part number 41141–5, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF100–32–169, dated August 23, 2017.
(h) Corrective Actions
If any crack is found, during any
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, before further flight, replace the MLG
piston with a serviceable piston (i.e., a new
piston, a piston that has not accumulated any
flight cycles since overhaul, or a piston that
has been inspected as required by paragraph
(g) of this AD and has no cracks), in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF100–32–169, dated August 23, 2017.
(i) Reporting
(1) Submit a report of the findings (both
positive and negative) of the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD to
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services, fax:
+31 (0)25–2627–211; email:
technicalservices@fokker.com, at the
applicable time specified in paragraph
(i)(1)(i) or (i)(1)(ii) of this AD. The report
must include the information specified in the
questionnaire of Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF100–32–169, dated August 23, 2017.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(2) Although Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF100–32–169, dated August 23, 2017,
specifies to submit certain information to
Goodrich, this AD does not include that
requirement.
(j) Parts Installation Limitations
As of the effective date of this AD, it is
allowed to install a piston P/N 41141–5, or
a replacement MLG with a piston P/N 41141–
5, on any airplane, provided the piston is
new, or has not accumulated any flight cycles
since overhaul, or has been inspected as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD and has
no cracks.
(k) 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
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directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (l)(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.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 1 hour per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
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(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0163, dated September 4, 2017;
corrected September 5, 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–2018–0448.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3226.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
telephone: +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax: +31
(0)88–6280–111; email: technicalservices@
fokker.com; internet: https://
www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this
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.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
15, 2018.
Dionne Palermo,
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–2018–0416; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–164–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
Known as Construcciones
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model
CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200,
and CN–235–300 airplanes; and certain
Model C–295 airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by a report that
cracks were found on the stabilizer-tofuselage rear attachment fitting. This
proposed AD would require a detailed
inspection of the upper and lower lugs
of each horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage
rear attachment fitting, repair if
necessary, and a report of findings. We
are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 9, 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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Airbus Defense and
Space Services/Engineering Support,
´
Avenida de Aragon 404, 28022 Madrid,
Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax
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+34 91 585 31 27; email
MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.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.
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–
0416; 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 NPRM, 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:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3220.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2018–0416; Product Identifier 2017–
NM–164–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0218,
dated November 8, 2017 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A.
Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–
200, and CN–235–300 airplanes; and
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0448; Product Identifier 2017-NM-129-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracks, in various
directions, in the lower portion of a main landing gear (MLG) piston.
This proposed AD would require a detailed visual inspection of the MLG,
and replacement if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 9, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, 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. 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.
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-
0448; 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 NPRM, 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 Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0448;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-129-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2017-0163, dated September 4, 2017; corrected September 5, 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 0070 and 0100 airplanes.
The MCAI states:
An occurrence was reported where, during a walk around check, a
number of cracks, in various directions, were discovered in the
lower portion of a MLG piston, Part Number (P/N) 41141-5. No
technical investigation results are available as yet, but based on a
previous event, as a result of which EASA issued AD 2009-0221R1,
later superseded by [EASA] AD 2011-0159, stress corrosion is
suspected to have caused these cracks.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to MLG
failure during the landing roll-out, possibly resulting in damage to
the aeroplane and injury to occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services
published Service Bulletin (SB) SBF100-32-169 to provide inspection
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time detailed visual inspection (DVI) of the MLG pistons for cracks
and, depending on findings, replacement. This [EASA] AD also
requires the reporting of inspection results to Fokker Services.
This [EASA] AD has been republished to correct wrong P/N
references in paragraphs (1) and (4).
This [EASA] AD is considered an interim measure and further
[EASA] AD action may follow.
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-2018-
0448.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-
169, dated August 23, 2017. The service information describes
procedures for a detailed visual inspection of the MLG, and replacement
if necessary. 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.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Detailed visual inspection............ 3 work-hours x $85 per $0 $255 $1,275
hour = $255.
Reporting............................. 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 425
hour = $85.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacement
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
this replacement:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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MLG Replacement............................... 12 work-hours x $85 per hour = $95,000 $96,020
$1,020.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this NPRM is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this NPRM has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this NPRM is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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 proposed 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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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):
Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0448; Product Identifier
2017-NM-129-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 9, 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, all manufacturer
serial numbers, if equipped with Goodrich main landing gear (MLG).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of cracks, in various
directions, in the lower portion of a MLG piston. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct cracks in the lower portion of the
MLG, which could lead to MLG failure during the landing roll-out,
and possibly result in damage to the airplane and injury to
occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) One-Time Detailed Visual Inspection
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, do a
detailed visual inspection of each MLG piston part number 41141-5,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF100-32-169, dated August 23, 2017.
(h) Corrective Actions
If any crack is found, during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace the MLG
piston with a serviceable piston (i.e., a new piston, a piston that
has not accumulated any flight cycles since overhaul, or a piston
that has been inspected as required by paragraph (g) of this AD and
has no cracks), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-169, dated August 23, 2017.
(i) Reporting
(1) Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative)
of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Fokker
Services B.V., Technical Services, fax: +31 (0)25-2627-211; email:
[email protected], at the applicable time specified in
paragraph (i)(1)(i) or (i)(1)(ii) of this AD. The report must
include the information specified in the questionnaire of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100-32-169, dated August 23, 2017.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.
(2) Although Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-169, dated August
23, 2017, specifies to submit certain information to Goodrich, this
AD does not include that requirement.
(j) Parts Installation Limitations
As of the effective date of this AD, it is allowed to install a
piston P/N 41141-5, or a replacement MLG with a piston P/N 41141-5,
on any airplane, provided the piston is new, or has not accumulated
any flight cycles since overhaul, or has been inspected as required
by paragraph (g) of this AD and has no cracks.
(k) 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
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directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (l)(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.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker Services B.V.'s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1
hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0163, dated September 4, 2017; corrected
September 5, 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-2018-0448.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriquez,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3226.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130
EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone: +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax:
+31 (0)88-6280-111; email: [email protected]; internet:
https://www.myfokkerfleet.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.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May 15, 2018.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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