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procedures or tests that are identified as RC,
those procedures and tests must be done to
comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are
recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified 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
procedures and tests identified as RC can be
done and the airplane can be put back in an
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
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(x) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2018–0135, dated June 26, 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–2019–0017.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3223.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (y)(6), (y)(7), and (y)(8) of this AD.
(y) 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 August 1, 2019.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1441,
Revision 01, dated December 14, 2017.
(ii) Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 200–
32–286, Revision 3, dated October 3, 2008.
(iii) Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 201–
32–43, Revision 3, dated October 3, 2008.
(iv) Safran Service Bulletin 200–32–321,
Revision 2, dated October 3, 2017.
(v) Safran Service Bulletin 201–32–68,
Revision 2, dated October 3, 2017.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on February 22, 2017 (82
FR 5362, January 18, 2017).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1416,
including Appendix 01, dated March 10,
2014.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) The following service information was
approved for IBR on June 29, 2007 (72 FR
29241, May 25, 2007).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32A1273,
Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated
May 26, 2005.
(ii) [Reserved]
(6) For Airbus service information
identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, Rond-Point
Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex,
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33
5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; internet https://www.airbus.com.
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(7) For Safran and Messier-Dowty service
information identified in this AD, contact
Safran Landing Systems, One Carbon Way,
Walton, KY 41094; telephone (859) 525–
8583; fax (859) 485–8827; internet https://
www.safran-landing-systems.com.
(8) 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.
(9) 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 June
19, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
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–2018–1071; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–119–AD; Amendment
39–19665; AD 2019–12–10]
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Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Services B.V. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a determination that new
or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations are necessary. This AD
requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 1,
2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of August 1, 2019.
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; telephone
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+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.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
1071.
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–
1071; 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 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
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model
F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on February 8, 2019 (84 FR
2796). The NPRM was prompted by a
determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are
necessary. The NPRM proposed to
require revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations.
The agency is issuing this AD to address
reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0159,
dated July 25, 2018 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28
Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The
MCAI states:
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Fokker Services Engineering Report SE–
623 contains the Airworthiness Limitation
Items (ALIs) and Safe Life Items (SLIs) for
Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100
aeroplanes. This report is Part 2 of the
Airworthiness Limitations Section of the
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness,
referred to in Section 06, Appendix 1, of the
Fokker 70/100 Maintenance Review Board
document.
The complete Airworthiness Limitations
Section consists of:
Part 1—Report SE–473, Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs)—ref.
EASA AD 2015–0027 [corresponds to FAA
AD 2016–11–22, Amendment 39–18549 (81
FR 36438, June 7, 2016)],
Part 2—Report SE–623, ALIs and SLIs—ref.
EASA AD 2017–0095 [corresponds to FAA
AD 2017–06–06, Amendment 39–18830 (83
FR 8328, February 27, 2018)], and
Part 3—Report SE–672, Fuel ALIs and
CDCCLs—ref. EASA AD 2015–0032
[corresponds to FAA AD 2016–11–15,
Amendment 39–18542 (81 FR 36447, June 7,
2016)].
The instructions contained in those reports
have been identified as mandatory actions for
continued airworthiness. Failure to
accomplish these actions could result in an
unsafe condition.
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2017–
0095, requiring the actions described in
Report SE–623 at issue 17. Since that [EASA]
AD was issued, Fokker Services published
issue 18 of Report SE–623, containing new
and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of
[EASA] AD 2017–0095, which is superseded,
and requires implementation of the
maintenance actions as specified in the ALS.
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–
1071.
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Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The FAA received no
comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA 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. The agency has
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 Engineering Report SE–623,
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Fokker 70/100 Airworthiness
Limitations Section, Part 2—(Structure
ALI’s and Safe Life Items), Issue 18,
dated June 14, 2018. This service
information describes airworthiness
limitations and safe life limits. 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
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
The FAA has determined that revising
the existing maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90
workhours per operator, although the
FAA recognizes that this number may
vary from operator to operator. In the
past, the FAA has estimated that this
action takes 1 work-hour per airplane.
Since operators incorporate
maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), the
FAA has determined that a per-operator
estimate is more accurate than a perairplane estimate. Therefore, the FAA
estimates the total cost per operator to
be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per
work-hour).
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.
The FAA is 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
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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) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) 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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2019–12–10 Fokker Services B.V.:
Amendment 39–19665; Docket No.
FAA–2018–1071; Product Identifier
2018–NM–119–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective August 1, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD affects AD 2017–06–06,
Amendment 39–18830 (83 FR 8328, February
27, 2018) (‘‘AD 2017–06–06’’).
(2) This AD affects AD 2012–12–07,
Amendment 39–17087 (77 FR 37788, June
25, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–12–07’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Fokker Services B.V.
Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes,
certificated in any category.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision
Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in
Fokker Engineering Report SE–623, Fokker
70/100 Airworthiness Limitations Section,
Part 2—(Structure ALI’s and Safe Life Items),
Issue 18, dated June 14, 2018.
(1) The initial compliance time for doing
the tasks is at the time specified in Fokker
Engineering Report SE–623, Fokker 70/100
Airworthiness Limitations Section, Part 2—
(Structure ALI’s and Safe Life Items), Issue
18, dated June 14, 2018, or within 90 days
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later.
(2) If any discrepancy is found, before
further flight, repair using a method
approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA;
or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
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(i) Terminating Action for Affected ADs
(1) Accomplishing the actions required by
this AD terminates all requirements of AD
2017–06–06.
(2) Accomplishing the actions required by
this AD terminates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2012–12–07.
(j) 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
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to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k)(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
EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA DOA.
If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2018–0159, dated July 25, 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–2018–1071.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3226.
(l) 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 Engineering Report SE–623,
Fokker 70/100 Airworthiness Limitations
Section, Part 2—(Structure ALI’s and Safe
Life Items), Issue 18, dated June 14, 2018.
(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;
telephone +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 June
17, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
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–2019–0447; Product
Identifier 2018–CE–055–AD; Amendment
39–19667; AD 2019–12–12]
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Airworthiness Directives; Piper
Aircraft, Inc.
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA–
46–600TP (M600) airplanes. This AD
requires inserting a ground operations
limitation into the Limitations section of
the airplane flight manual (AFM) and
installing a placard limiting ground
operations. This AD also includes
optional actions to terminate the ground
operating limitations. This AD was
prompted by a report of understrength
rivets installed during manufacture of
the bulkhead assembly. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 12,
2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 12, 2019.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by August 12, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Piper Aircraft,
Inc., 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach,
Florida 32960; telephone: (772) 567–
4361; internet: www.piper.com. You
may view this service information at the
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-1071; Product Identifier 2018-NM-119-AD; Amendment
39-19665; AD 2019-12-10]
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: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 1, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 1,
2019.
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; 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. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
1071.
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-
1071; 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 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 Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Fokker Services
B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on February 8, 2019 (84 FR 2796). The NPRM was
prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require revising the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The
agency is issuing this AD to address reduced structural integrity of
the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2018-0159, dated July 25, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and
0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:
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Fokker Services Engineering Report SE-623 contains the
Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALIs) and Safe Life Items (SLIs) for
Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. This report is Part 2
of the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness, referred to in Section 06, Appendix 1, of
the Fokker 70/100 Maintenance Review Board document.
The complete Airworthiness Limitations Section consists of:
Part 1--Report SE-473, Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMRs)--ref. EASA AD 2015-0027 [corresponds to FAA AD 2016-11-22,
Amendment 39-18549 (81 FR 36438, June 7, 2016)],
Part 2--Report SE-623, ALIs and SLIs--ref. EASA AD 2017-0095
[corresponds to FAA AD 2017-06-06, Amendment 39-18830 (83 FR 8328,
February 27, 2018)], and
Part 3--Report SE-672, Fuel ALIs and CDCCLs--ref. EASA AD 2015-
0032 [corresponds to FAA AD 2016-11-15, Amendment 39-18542 (81 FR
36447, June 7, 2016)].
The instructions contained in those reports have been identified
as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness. Failure to
accomplish these actions could result in an unsafe condition.
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2017-0095, requiring the
actions described in Report SE-623 at issue 17. Since that [EASA] AD
was issued, Fokker Services published issue 18 of Report SE-623,
containing new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of [EASA] AD 2017-0095, which is superseded, and
requires implementation of the maintenance actions as specified in
the ALS.
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-
1071.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA 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. The agency has 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 Engineering Report SE-623,
Fokker 70/100 Airworthiness Limitations Section, Part 2--(Structure
ALI's and Safe Life Items), Issue 18, dated June 14, 2018. This service
information describes airworthiness limitations and safe life limits.
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
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program takes an average of 90 workhours per operator,
although the FAA recognizes that this number may vary from operator to
operator. In the past, the FAA has estimated that this action takes 1
work-hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or
inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has
determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-
airplane estimate. Therefore, the FAA estimates the total cost per
operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
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.
The FAA is 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) 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):
2019-12-10 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-19665; Docket No. FAA-
2018-1071; Product Identifier 2018-NM-119-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective August 1, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD affects AD 2017-06-06, Amendment 39-18830 (83 FR
8328, February 27, 2018) (``AD 2017-06-06'').
(2) This AD affects AD 2012-12-07, Amendment 39-17087 (77 FR
37788, June 25, 2012) (``AD 2012-12-07'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070
and 0100 airplanes, certificated in any category.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in Fokker Engineering Report
SE-623, Fokker 70/100 Airworthiness Limitations Section, Part 2--
(Structure ALI's and Safe Life Items), Issue 18, dated June 14,
2018.
(1) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks is at the
time specified in Fokker Engineering Report SE-623, Fokker 70/100
Airworthiness Limitations Section, Part 2--(Structure ALI's and Safe
Life Items), Issue 18, dated June 14, 2018, or within 90 days after
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) If any discrepancy is found, before further flight, repair
using a method approved by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service's EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
(i) Terminating Action for Affected ADs
(1) Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2017-06-06.
(2) Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2012-12-07.
(j) 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 (k)(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 EASA; or Fokker
Services B.V.'s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0159, dated July 25, 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-2018-1071.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3226.
(l) 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 Engineering Report SE-623, Fokker 70/100
Airworthiness Limitations Section, Part 2--(Structure ALI's and Safe
Life Items), Issue 18, dated June 14, 2018.
(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; telephone +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 June 17, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-13532 Filed 6-26-19; 8:45 am]
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