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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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2019–25–14 The Boeing Company:
Amendment 39–21013; Docket No.
FAA–2019–0603; Product Identifier
2019–NM–087–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective February 10, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 777–300ER and 777F series airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777–
53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by
the design approval holder (DAH) indicating
that the fuselage stringers, stringer splices,
and skin splice straps are subject to
widespread fatigue damage (WFD). The FAA
is issuing this AD to address undetected
fatigue cracks, which could adversely affect
the structural integrity of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this
AD: At the applicable times specified in the
‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 777–53A0091 RB,
dated April 8, 2019, do all applicable actions
identified in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 777–53A0091 RB,
dated April 8, 2019.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for
accomplishing the actions required by this
AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777–53A0091, dated April 8, 2019,
which is referred to in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin 777–53A0091 RB,
dated April 8, 2019.
(h) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications
(1) Where Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 777–53A0091 RB, dated April 8,
2019, uses the phrase ‘‘the original issue date
of Requirements Bulletin 777–53A0091 RB’’
or ‘‘the original issue date of this service
bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the
effective date of this AD,’’ except where
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 777–
53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019, uses the
phrase ‘‘the original issue date of this service
bulletin’’ in a note or flag note.
(2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 777–53A0091 RB, dated April 8,
2019, specifies contacting Boeing for repair
instructions: This AD requires doing the
repair before further flight using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company
Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, to make
those findings. To be approved, the repair
method, modification deviation, or alteration
deviation must meet the certification basis of
the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
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(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Eric Lin, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3523; email:
eric.lin@faa.gov.
(k) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
777–53A0091 RB, dated April 8, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
December 17, 2019.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2019–28465 Filed 1–3–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0709; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–127–AD; Amendment
39–21008; AD 2019–25–10]
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 all
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of fuselage bottom
SUMMARY:
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skin exfoliation corrosion, fuselage skin
bulging and cracking, and missing
fastener heads. This AD requires a
detailed inspection of the fuselage
bottom skin for corrosion; skin cracks or
bulges; and missing, loose, or broken
fasteners; and, depending on the
findings, accomplishment of applicable
repairs; as specified in a European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
AD, which is incorporated by reference.
We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 10,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of February 10, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For the material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact the EASA, KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne,
Germany; telephone +49 221 89990
1000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may
find this IBR material on the EASA
website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
You may view this IBR material 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 in the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0709.
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–2019–
0709; 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; email
Tom.Rodriguez@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0162, dated July 10, 2019 (‘‘EASA
AD 2019–0162’’) (also referred to 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.
We 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 October 4, 2019 (84 FR
53073). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of fuselage bottom skin
exfoliation corrosion, fuselage skin
bulging and cracking, and missing
fastener heads. The NPRM proposed to
require a detailed inspection of the
fuselage bottom skin for corrosion; skin
cracks or bulges; and missing, loose or
broken fasteners; and, depending on the
findings, accomplishment of applicable
repairs.
We are issuing this AD to address
fuselage bottom skin exfoliation
corrosion, fuselage skin bulging and
cracking, and missing fastener heads
which, if not corrected, could affect the
437
structural integrity of the fuselage,
possibly resulting in a decompression
event. See the MCAI for additional
background information.
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 IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2019–0162 describes
procedures for a one-time detailed
inspection of the fuselage bottom skin
for corrosion; skin cracks or bulges; and
missing, loose, or broken fasteners; and,
depending on the findings,
accomplishment of applicable repairs.
EASA AD 2019–0162 also describes
procedures for reporting all of the
inspection results (both positive and
negative). This material 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:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS *
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..............................................................................................
$0
$85
$340
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*Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.
The FAA estimates that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the reporting requirement
in this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per hour. Based on these figures, the
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FAA estimates the cost of reporting the
inspection results on U.S. operators to
be $340, or $85 per product.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
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action that would be required based on
the results of any required action. The
FAA has no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need this
on-condition action:
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ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ......................................................................................................................
(*)
$170
* The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
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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 Information
Collection Clearance Officer, Federal
Aviation Administration, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
76177–1524.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
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period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes 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
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):
■
2019–25–10 Fokker Services B.V.:
Amendment 39–21008; Docket No.
FAA–2019–0709; Product Identifier
2019–NM–127–AD.
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(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective February 10, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Fokker Services B.V.
Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
fuselage bottom skin exfoliation corrosion,
fuselage skin bulging and cracking, and
missing fastener heads. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address this condition which, if
not corrected, could affect the structural
integrity of the fuselage, possibly resulting in
a decompression event.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0162, dated
July 10, 2019 (‘‘EASA AD 2019–0162’’).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0162
(1) Where EASA AD 2019–0162 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0162 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2019–0162
specifies to report inspection results to
Fokker within a certain compliance time. For
this AD, report inspection results at the
applicable time specified in paragraph
(h)(3)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(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.
(i) 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
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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 (j) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@
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 instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or 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) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
Statement: 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, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed,
and completing and reviewing the collection
of information. All responses to this
collection of information are mandatory as
required by this AD; the nature and extent of
confidentiality to be provided, if any. Send
comments regarding this burden estimate or
any other aspect of this collection of
information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden to Information
Collection Clearance Officer, Federal
Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177–1524.
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(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; telephone and fax 206–231–3226;
email Tom.Rodriguez@faa.gov.
(k) 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) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019–0162, dated July 10, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019–
0162, contact the EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone
+49 221 89990 6017; email ADs@
easa.europa.eu; internet https://
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www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material 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. This material may
be found in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–0709.
(5) You may view this material that is
incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, email fedreg.legal@
nara.gov, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/
federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
December 10, 2019.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2019–28468 Filed 1–3–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0256; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–027–AD; Amendment
39–19786; AD 2019–22–07]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
airplanes, Model CL–600–2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702)
airplanes, Model CL–600–2D15
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes,
Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL–
600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that during Automatic Flight
Control System (AFCS) ALTS CAP or
(V) ALTS CAP mode, the flight
guidance/autopilot does not account for
engine failure while capturing an
altitude. This AD requires revising the
existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to
include a limitation and an abnormal
operating procedure for the AFCS. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 10,
2020.
SUMMARY:
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The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of February 10, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Coˆte-Vertu Road
West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
Widebody Customer Response Center
North America toll-free telephone 1–
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone
1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401;
email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com;
internet https://www.bombardier.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–2019–
0256.
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–2019–
0256; 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:
Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Electrical
Systems Services Section, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516–228–7367; fax
516–794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
CF–2018–32, dated December 10, 2018
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Bombardier, Inc.,
Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet
Series 100 & 440) airplanes, Model CL–
600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701
& 702) airplanes, Model CL–600–2D15
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 3 (Monday, January 6, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 436-439]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-28468]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0709; Product Identifier 2019-NM-127-AD; Amendment
39-21008; AD 2019-25-10]
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: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by reports of fuselage bottom
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skin exfoliation corrosion, fuselage skin bulging and cracking, and
missing fastener heads. This AD requires a detailed inspection of the
fuselage bottom skin for corrosion; skin cracks or bulges; and missing,
loose, or broken fasteners; and, depending on the findings,
accomplishment of applicable repairs; as specified in a European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference.
We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 10, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 10,
2020.
ADDRESSES: For the material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 89990 1000; email [email protected]; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this IBR material 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 in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2019-0709.
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-2019-
0709; 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; email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0162, dated July 10, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0162'') (also referred to 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.
We 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 October 4, 2019 (84 FR 53073). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of fuselage bottom skin exfoliation corrosion,
fuselage skin bulging and cracking, and missing fastener heads. The
NPRM proposed to require a detailed inspection of the fuselage bottom
skin for corrosion; skin cracks or bulges; and missing, loose or broken
fasteners; and, depending on the findings, accomplishment of applicable
repairs.
We are issuing this AD to address fuselage bottom skin exfoliation
corrosion, fuselage skin bulging and cracking, and missing fastener
heads which, if not corrected, could affect the structural integrity of
the fuselage, possibly resulting in a decompression event. See the MCAI
for additional background information.
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 IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019-0162 describes procedures for a one-time detailed
inspection of the fuselage bottom skin for corrosion; skin cracks or
bulges; and missing, loose, or broken fasteners; and, depending on the
findings, accomplishment of applicable repairs. EASA AD 2019-0162 also
describes procedures for reporting all of the inspection results (both
positive and negative). This material 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:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions *
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............................. $0 $85 $340
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*Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.
The FAA estimates that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the reporting requirement in this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the
cost of reporting the inspection results on U.S. operators to be $340,
or $85 per product.
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition action that would be required based on the results of any
required action. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need this on-condition action:
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Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170............................................ (*) $170
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* The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates for the on-
condition actions specified in this AD.
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
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation
Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.
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):
2019-25-10 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-21008; Docket No. FAA-
2019-0709; Product Identifier 2019-NM-127-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective February 10, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070
and 0100 airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of fuselage bottom skin
exfoliation corrosion, fuselage skin bulging and cracking, and
missing fastener heads. The FAA is issuing this AD to address this
condition which, if not corrected, could affect the structural
integrity of the fuselage, possibly resulting in a decompression
event.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2019-0162, dated July 10, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0162'').
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0162
(1) Where EASA AD 2019-0162 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0162 does not apply
to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2019-0162 specifies to report
inspection results to Fokker within a certain compliance time. For
this AD, report inspection results at the applicable time specified
in paragraph (h)(3)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(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.
(i) 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
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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 (j) 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 instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or 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) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement: 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,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data
needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
All responses to this collection of information are mandatory as
required by this AD; the nature and extent of confidentiality to be
provided, if any. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or
any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden to Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-
231-3226; email [email protected].
(k) 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) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0162,
dated July 10, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019-0162, contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
89990 6017; email [email protected]; internet https://www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at
https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material 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. This
material may be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2019-0709.
(5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on December 10, 2019.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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