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398, 405, 410, 411, 413, 465, 470, 472, 474,
475, 478, and 480 through 482 inclusive;
certificated in any category; except airplanes
modified in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of EADS–
CASA Service Bulletin SB–212–27–0057,
dated May 21, 2014.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight controls.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Definitions
(1) For the purposes of this AD, an affected
part is defined as a rudder pedal support box
having Part Number (P/N) 212–46195.1 and
shaft P/N 212–46120–20.
(2) For the purposes of this AD, a
discrepancy or defect of the rudder pedal
support box P/N 212–46195.1 is defined as
any crack or deformation on any welded area.
(3) For the purposes of this AD, a
discrepancy or defect of the shaft P/N 212–
46120–20 is defined as any crack or
deformation.
(h) Repetitive Detailed Visual Inspections
Within 3 months or during the next
scheduled A-check maintenance, whichever
occurs first after the effective date of this AD,
and thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 150
flight hours, do a detailed visual inspection
of each affected part in accordance with the
instructions of Airbus Alert Operators
Transmission AOT–C212–27–0002, dated
February 28, 2018.
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(i) Corrective Action for Any Discrepancy or
Defect
If any discrepancy or defect is detected
during any inspection required by paragraph
(h) of this AD: Before further flight, obtain
corrective actions approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense
and Space S.A.’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA); and accomplish the
corrective actions within the compliance
time specified therein. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature. Accomplishment of a
repair, as required by this paragraph, does
not constitute terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph
(h) of this AD.
(j) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, an
affected part may be installed on any airplane
provided that it is a new part or that, before
installation, the visual inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD has been
accomplished on that part and the part
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(k) Terminating Action for AD 2017–19–08
Accomplishing the actions required by this
AD terminates all of the requirements of AD
2017–19–08.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
failures of the rudder pedal control system
support. We are issuing this AD to address
failure of the rudder pedal control system,
which could result in reduced controllability
of the airplane.
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passed the inspection (no discrepancy or
defect detected), as required by paragraph (h)
of this AD.
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 (m)(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 EASA;
or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s EASA
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2018–0051, dated March 2, 2018, 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–2018–0552.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
206–231–3220.
(n) 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.
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission
AOT–C212–27–0002, dated February 28,
2018.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space,
Services/Engineering support, Avenida de
Arago´n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; phone:
+34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27;
email: MTA.TechnicalService@
military.airbus.com.
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(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
August 30, 2018.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0448; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–129–AD; Amendment
39–19403; AD 2018–19–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Services B.V. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report of cracks, in
various directions, in the lower portion
of a main landing gear (MLG) piston.
This AD requires a detailed visual
inspection of the MLG, and replacement
if necessary. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
This AD is effective October 22,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 22, 2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Fokker Services B.V., Technical
Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; phone: +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
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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–2018–
0448.
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 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
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
Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax 206–231–3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Fokker Services B.V.
Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on May 25, 2018 (83
FR 24233). The NPRM was prompted by
a report of cracks, in various directions,
in the lower portion of a MLG piston.
The NPRM proposed to require a
detailed visual inspection of the MLG,
and replacement if necessary.
We are issuing this AD to address
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.
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.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this final rule.
We received no comments on the NPRM
or on the determination of the cost to
the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule 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
addressing 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 SBF100–32–
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 5
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Detailed visual inspection ...............................
Reporting .........................................................
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
be required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of
Cost per
product
Parts cost
$0
0
$255
85
Cost on U.S.
operators
$1,275
425
determining the number of aircraft that
might need this replacement:
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ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
MLG Replacement ...........................
12 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,020 ...................................................
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Parts cost
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Cost per
product
$96,020
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 180 / Monday, September 17, 2018 / Rules and Regulations
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 AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this AD
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 AD 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.
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.
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 and associated appliances to
the Director of the System Oversight
Division.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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):
■
2018–19–03 Fokker Services B.V.:
Amendment 39–19403; Docket No.
FAA–2018–0448; Product Identifier
2017–NM–129–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 22, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes,
certificated in any category, 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
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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 (P/N) 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 MLG piston P/N 41141–
5, or a replacement MLG with a MLG piston
P/N 41141–5, on any airplane, provided the
MLG 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
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Office, as appropriate. If sending information
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; phone and fax 206–231–
3226.
(m) 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.
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32–
169, dated August 23, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
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Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; phone:
+31 (0)88–6280–350; fax: +31 (0)88–6280–
111; email: technicalservices@fokker.com;
internet: https://www.myfokkerfleet.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
August 30, 2018.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–19754 Filed 9–14–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0384; Product
Identifier 2017–SW–061–AD; Amendment
39–19401; AD 2018–19–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
Helicopters Model AS–365N2, AS 365
N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA–365N1, and
SA–366G1 helicopters. This AD requires
repetitive inspections of the aft fuselage
outer skin. This AD was prompted by
several reports of aft fuselage outer skin
disbonding. The actions of this AD are
intended to address an unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 22,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain documents listed in this AD
as of October 22, 2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum
Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at https://
www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/
en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You
may review the referenced service
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information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
Fort Worth, TX 76177. You may review
the referenced service information at the
FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX
76177. It is also available on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2018–0384.
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–
0384; 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 AD, the
European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, any incorporated-byreference service information, the
economic evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations
(phone: 800–647–5527) is 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: Matt
Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer,
Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft
Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone (817) 222–5110; email
matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On May 9, 2018, at 83 FR 21194, the
Federal Register published our notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
adding an AD that would apply to
Airbus Helicopters Model AS–365N2,
AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA–
365N1, and SA–366G1 helicopters.
The NPRM proposed to require a
repetitive tap inspection of the aft
fuselage outer skin for disbonding.
Depending on the inspection results, the
NPRM proposed to require reducing the
compliance time interval of the tap
inspections or repairing or replacing the
panel to terminate the shorter
compliance time interval. The NPRM
also proposed to require a repetitive
cleaning of the aft fuselage outer skin to
visually inspect for distortion,
wrinkling, and corrosion. Depending on
the visual inspection results, the NPRM
proposed to require an additional tap
inspection of the area. The proposed
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 180 (Monday, September 17, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46859-46862]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19754]
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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; Amendment
39-19403; AD 2018-19-03]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a report of cracks, in various directions, in the lower
portion of a main landing gear (MLG) piston. This AD requires a
detailed visual inspection of the MLG, and replacement if necessary. We
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 22, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 22,
2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; phone: +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
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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-2018-0448.
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 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 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 Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax 206-231-3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Fokker Services
B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on May 25, 2018 (83 FR 24233). The NPRM was prompted
by a report of cracks, in various directions, in the lower portion of a
MLG piston. The NPRM proposed to require a detailed visual inspection
of the MLG, and replacement if necessary.
We are issuing this AD to address 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.
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.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this final rule 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 addressing 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 SBF100-32-
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this 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 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 AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD 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 AD 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 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 and
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
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):
2018-19-03 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-19403; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0448; Product Identifier 2017-NM-129-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 22, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and
0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, 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 (P/N)
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
MLG piston P/N 41141-5, or a replacement MLG with a MLG piston P/N
41141-5, on any airplane, provided the MLG 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
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Office, as appropriate. If sending information 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; phone and
fax 206-231-3226.
(m) 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.
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-169, dated August 23,
2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(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; phone: +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax: +31
(0)88-6280-111; email: [email protected]; internet:
https://www.myfokkerfleet.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/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 30, 2018.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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