80 FR 25247 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 85 (May 4, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 85 (May 4, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-10180 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 25247-25249] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-10180] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0933; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-098-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a design review, which revealed that no controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical locations inside the fuel tank or connected to the fuel tank wall; and no anti-spray cover is installed on the fuel shut-off valve (FSOV) in both wings. This proposed AD would require installing additional bonding provisions in the fuel tank, installing an anti- spray cover on the FSOV, and revising the airplane maintenance program by incorporating fuel airworthiness limitation items and critical design configuration control limitations. We are proposing this AD to prevent an ignition source in the fuel tank vapor space, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 18, 2015. 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 http://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, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 0933; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0933; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-098-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the [[Page 25248]] closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0099, dated April 30, 2014 (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 F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. The MCAI states: Prompted by an accident * * *, the FAA published Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12. The review conducted by Fokker Services on the Fokker 27 design in response to these regulations revealed that no controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical locations, inside the fuel tank or connected to the fuel tank wall, and no anti-spray cover is installed on the Fueling Shut-Off Valve (FSOV) in both wings. This condition, if not corrected, could create an ignition source in the fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services developed a set of bonding modifications and anti-spray covers, introduced with Service Bulletin (SB) SBF27-28-071 Revision 1 (R1), that require opening of the fuel tank access panels. More information on this subject can be found in Fokker Services All Operators Message AOF27.043#03. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires installation of additional bonding provisions, and of anti-spray covers on the FSOV, that require opening of the fuel tank access panels. Required actions also include revising the airplane maintenance program by incorporating fuel airworthiness limitation items and critical design configuration control limitations. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0933. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with these actions and CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (j) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 15 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation of bonding provisions, 70 work-hours x $85 per $0 $5,950 $89,250 anti-spray cover, and maintenance hour = $5,950. program revision. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. [[Page 25249]] Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2015-0933; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-098-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 18, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a design review, which revealed that no controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical locations inside the fuel tank or connected to the fuel tank wall; and no anti-spray cover is installed on the fuel shut-off valve (FSOV) in both wings. We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source in the fuel tank vapor space, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Installation of Bonding Provisions and Anti-Spray Cover At the next scheduled opening of the fuel tanks after the effective date of this AD, but no later than 84 months after the effective date of this AD: Install additional bonding provisions at the applicable locations, and install an anti-spray cover on the FSOV in both wings, using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. (h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 30 days after installing the bonding provisions and anti- spray cover specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: Revise the airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating fuel airworthiness limitation items and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch; ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1137. 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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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 Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 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. (k) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0099, dated April 30, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0933. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 17, 2015. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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materials to the Federal rulemaking Web Mark A. Satorius, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
site at www.regulations.gov, under Executive Director for Operations. instructions for submitting comments.
Docket ID NRC–2014–0044. The Federal [FR Doc. 2015–10408 Filed 5–1–15; 8:45 am] • Fax: 202–493–2251.
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and select how frequently you would Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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IX. Rulemaking Process Identifier 2014–NM–098–AD] p.m., Monday through Friday, except
The NRC will consider comments RIN 2120–AA64 Federal holidays.
received or other information submitted Examining the AD Docket
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
in response to this ANPR in the You may examine the AD docket on
Services B.V. Airplanes
development of the proposed draft the Internet at http://
regulatory basis or any other documents AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
developed as a part of any potential Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
revisions to the 10 CFR part 50, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 0933; or in person at the Docket
appendix I, regulations. The NRC, (NPRM). Management Facility between 9 a.m.
however, does not intend to provide and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
responses to comments or other SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new except Federal holidays. The AD docket
information submitted in response to airworthiness directive (AD) for all contains this proposed AD, the
this ANPR. If the NRC develops a Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark regulatory evaluation, any comments
regulatory basis sufficient to support a 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 received and other information. The
proposed rule, then there will be an airplanes. This proposed AD was street address for the Docket Operations
opportunity for public comment when prompted by a design review, which office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
the proposed rule is published and the revealed that no controlled bonding the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
NRC will respond to such comments if provisions are present on a number of be available in the AD docket shortly
and when it publishes a final rule. If the critical locations inside the fuel tank or after receipt.
NRC develops draft supporting guidance connected to the fuel tank wall; and no
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
or proposes revisions to existing anti-spray cover is installed on the fuel
guidance documents associated with the shut-off valve (FSOV) in both wings. Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
10 CFR part 50, appendix I regulations, This proposed AD would require International Branch, ANM–116,
then the public, the regulated installing additional bonding provisions Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
community, and other stakeholders will in the fuel tank, installing an anti-spray 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
have an opportunity to provide cover on the FSOV, and revising the 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
comment on the draft guidance. If NRC airplane maintenance program by fax 425–227–1149.
decides not to pursue a 10 CFR part 50, incorporating fuel airworthiness SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
appendix I rulemaking, as described in limitation items and critical design Comments Invited
this ANPR, the NRC will publish a configuration control limitations. We
document in the Federal Register that are proposing this AD to prevent an We invite you to send any written
will generally address public comments ignition source in the fuel tank vapor relevant data, views, or arguments about
and withdraw this ANPR. space, which could result in a fuel tank this proposed AD. Send your comments
explosion and consequent loss of the to an address listed under the
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 17th day
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ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
of April, 2015. airplane.
FAA–2015–0933; Directorate Identifier
DATES: We must receive comments on 2014–NM–098–AD’’ at the beginning of
17 NUREG/CR–1276, NUREG/CR–4013, and this proposed AD by June 18, 2015. your comments. We specifically invite
NUREG/CR–4653 are available through the
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory,
Radiation Safety Information Computational Center
at https://rsicc.ornl.gov/Default.aspx. using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy
18 See footnote 17. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will
19 See footnote 17. methods: consider all comments received by the
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closing date and may amend this This condition, if not corrected, could of the unsafe condition described in the
proposed AD based on those comments. create an ignition source in the fuel tank MCAI and service information
vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel referenced above. We are proposing this
We will post all comments we tank explosion and consequent loss of the
receive, without change, to http:// aeroplane.
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
www.regulations.gov, including any To address this potential unsafe condition, information and determined an unsafe
personal information you provide. We Fokker Services developed a set of bonding condition exists and is likely to exist or
will also post a report summarizing each modifications and anti-spray covers, develop on other products of the same
substantive verbal contact we receive introduced with Service Bulletin (SB) type design.
SBF27–28–071 Revision 1 (R1), that require
about this proposed AD. opening of the fuel tank access panels. More
This proposed AD would require
information on this subject can be found in revisions to certain operator
Discussion
Fokker Services All Operators Message maintenance documents to include new
The European Aviation Safety Agency AOF27.043#03. actions (e.g., inspections) and Critical
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent For the reasons described above, this Design Configuration Control
[EASA] AD requires installation of additional Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with
for the Member States of the European bonding provisions, and of anti-spray covers
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness these actions and CDCCLs is required by
on the FSOV, that require opening of the fuel
Directive 2014–0099, dated April 30, tank access panels.
14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that
2014 (referred to after this as the have been previously modified, altered,
Required actions also include revising or repaired in the areas addressed by
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
the airplane maintenance program by this AD, the operator may not be able to
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
incorporating fuel airworthiness accomplish the actions described in the
an unsafe condition for all Fokker
limitation items and critical design revisions. In this situation, to comply
Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 200, 300,
configuration control limitations. You with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. The
may examine the MCAI in the AD must request approval for an alternative
MCAI states:
docket on the Internet at http:// method of compliance according to
Prompted by an accident * * *, the FAA www.regulations.gov by searching for paragraph (j) of this AD. The request
published Special Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Regulation (SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation should include a description of changes
0933. to the required inspections that will
Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy
INT/POL/25/12. FAA’s Determination and Requirements ensure the continued operational safety
The review conducted by Fokker Services of This Proposed AD of the airplane.
on the Fokker 27 design in response to these
This product has been approved by Costs of Compliance
regulations revealed that no controlled
bonding provisions are present on a number the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation We estimate that this proposed AD
of critical locations, inside the fuel tank or
in the United States. Pursuant to our affects 15 airplanes of U.S. registry.
connected to the fuel tank wall, and no anti-
spray cover is installed on the Fueling Shut- bilateral agreement with the State of We estimate the following costs to
Off Valve (FSOV) in both wings. Design Authority, we have been notified comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Installation of bonding provisions, anti-spray 70 work-hours × $85 per hour = $5,950 ........ $0 $5,950 $89,250
cover, and maintenance program revision.
Authority for This Rulemaking products identified in this rulemaking 4. Will not have a significant
action. economic impact, positive or negative,
Title 49 of the United States Code on a substantial number of small entities
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Regulatory Findings
under the criteria of the Regulatory
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, We determined that this proposed AD Flexibility Act.
section 106, describes the authority of would not have federalism implications
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: under Executive Order 13132. This List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more proposed AD would not have a Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
detail the scope of the Agency’s substantial direct effect on the States, on safety, Incorporation by reference,
authority. the relationship between the national Safety.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and The Proposed Amendment
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: responsibilities among the various Accordingly, under the authority
General requirements.’’ Under that levels of government. delegated to me by the Administrator,
section, Congress charges the FAA with For the reasons discussed above, I the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
certify this proposed regulation:
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promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 39 as follows:
air commerce by prescribing regulations 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
for practices, methods, and procedures action’’ under Executive Order 12866; PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
the Administrator finds necessary for 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DIRECTIVES
safety in air commerce. This regulation DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
is within the scope of that authority (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
because it addresses an unsafe condition 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in continues to read as follows:
that is likely to exist or develop on Alaska; and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13 [Amended] accordance with the procedures specified in Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACTION:
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding paragraph (j) of this AD. (NPRM).
the following new airworthiness (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
directive (AD): SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
The following provisions also apply to this Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–24–
Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA– AD: 05, for certain Airbus Model A330–201,
2015–0933; Directorate Identifier 2014– (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance –202, –203, –223, –243, –301, –302,
NM–098–AD. (AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
–303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and
(a) Comments Due Date –343 airplanes; and Model A340–200
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
We must receive comments by June 18, approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested and –300 series airplanes. AD 2011–24–
2015. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 05 currently requires repetitive
(b) Affected ADs In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your inspections for cracking of the hole(s) of
request to your principal inspector or local the horizontal flange of the keel beam,
None. Flight Standards District Office, as and repair if necessary. Since we issued
(c) Applicability appropriate. If sending information directly AD 2011–24–05, a determination was
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: made that the rototest inspection and
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and International Branch; ANM–116, Transport
applicable corrective actions of a certain
700 airplanes, certificated in any category, all
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind fastener hole were inadvertently omitted
serial numbers. from the requirements in that AD. This
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
(d) Subject telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1137. proposed AD would change the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- inspection compliance times, and, for
America Code 28, Fuel. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using certain airplanes, would add a one-time
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate ultrasonic inspection for cracking at a
(e) Reason principal inspector, or lacking a principal certain fastener hole. This proposed AD
This AD was prompted by a design review, inspector, the manager of the local flight would also provide optional terminating
which revealed that no controlled bonding standards district office/certificate holding
district office. The AMOC approval letter
action for the repetitive inspections. We
provisions are present on a number of critical are proposing this AD to detect and
locations inside the fuel tank or connected to must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any correct cracking of the fastener holes,
the fuel tank wall; and no anti-spray cover is
installed on the fuel shut-off valve (FSOV) in requirement in this AD to obtain corrective which could result in rupture of the keel
both wings. We are issuing this AD to actions from a manufacturer, the action must beam, and consequent reduced
prevent an ignition source in the fuel tank be accomplished using a method approved structural integrity of the airplane.
vapor space, which could result in a fuel tank by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– DATES: We must receive comments on
explosion and consequent loss of the 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or this proposed AD by June 18, 2015.
airplane. the EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
(f) Compliance approved by the DOA, the approval must any of the following methods:
Comply with this AD within the include the DOA-authorized signature. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
compliance times specified, unless already http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(k) Related Information
done. instructions for submitting comments.
Refer to Mandatory Continuing • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(g) Installation of Bonding Provisions and Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA • Mail: U.S. Department of
Anti-Spray Cover Airworthiness Directive 2014–0099, dated Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
At the next scheduled opening of the fuel April 30, 2014, for related information. This 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
tanks after the effective date of this AD, but MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
no later than 84 months after the effective Washington, DC 20590.
date of this AD: Install additional bonding searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2015–0933. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
provisions at the applicable locations, and
install an anti-spray cover on the FSOV in
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 17, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
both wings, using a method approved by the 2015.
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Victor Wicklund, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Program
Federal holidays.
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Within 30 days after installing the bonding BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this proposed AD, contact Airbus SAS—
provisions and anti-spray cover specified in
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond
paragraph (g) of this AD: Revise the airplane
maintenance or inspection program, as Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
applicable, by incorporating fuel
airworthiness limitation items and Critical 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
Federal Aviation Administration
Design Configuration Control Limitations airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
(CDCCLs), using a method approved by the Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, 14 CFR Part 39
may view this referenced service
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. [Docket No. FAA–2015–0937; Directorate information at the FAA, Transport
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CDCCLs RIN 2120–AA64
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
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by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative Airworthiness Directives; Airbus FAA, call 425–227–1221.
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or Airplanes Examining the AD Docket
CDCCLs may be used unless the actions,
intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an AGENCY:Federal Aviation You may examine the AD docket on
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 18, 2015. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 25247 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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