80_FR_34220 80 FR 34106 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

80 FR 34106 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 114 (June 15, 2015)

Page Range34106-34109
FR Document2015-14230

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 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 outside the fuel tank. This proposed AD would require installing additional and improved fuel system bonding provisions, and revising the airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, 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.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 114 (Monday, June 15, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 114 (Monday, June 15, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 34106-34109]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-14230]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1982; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-108-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 
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 outside the fuel tank. This proposed AD would 
require installing additional and improved fuel system bonding 
provisions, and revising the airplane maintenance or inspection 
program, as applicable, 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 July 30, 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.
    For service information identified in this proposed 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 http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information 
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 425-227-1221.

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-
1982; or in person at the Docket Operations office 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:

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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-2015-1982; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-108-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 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 2014-0109, dated May 8, 2014 (referred to after 
this the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Fokker Services B.V. 
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Prompted by an accident * * *, the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA) published Special Federal Aviation Regulation 
(SFAR) 88 [(66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001)], and the Joint Aviation 
Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12.
    The review conducted by Fokker Services on the Fokker F28 
design, in response to these regulations, revealed that no 
controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical 
locations outside the fuel tank.
    This condition, if not corrected, could create an ignition 
source in the fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel 
tank explosions and consequent loss of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services 
developed a set of fuel tank bonding modifications.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the 
installation of additional and improved bonding provisions. These 
modifications do not require opening of the fuel tank access panels.
    More information on this subject can be found in Fokker Services 
All Operators Message AOF28.038#02.

    Required actions include revising the airplane maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable, 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-
1982.
    The FAA has examined the underlying safety issues involved in fuel 
tank explosions on several large transport airplanes, including the 
adequacy of existing regulations, the service history of airplanes 
subject to those regulations, and existing maintenance practices for 
fuel tank systems. As a result of those findings, we issued a 
regulation titled ``Transport Airplane Fuel Tank System Design Review, 
Flammability Reduction and Maintenance and Inspection Requirements'' 
(66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001). In addition to new airworthiness standards 
for transport airplanes and new maintenance requirements, this rule 
included Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 (``SFAR 88,'' 
Amendment 21-78, and subsequent Amendments 21-82 and 21-83).
    Among other actions, SFAR 88 (66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001) requires 
certain type design (i.e., type certificate (TC) and supplemental type 
certificate (STC)) holders to substantiate that their fuel tank systems 
can prevent ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This requirement 
applies to type design holders for large turbine-powered transport 
airplanes and for subsequent modifications to those airplanes. It 
requires them to perform design reviews and to develop design changes 
and maintenance procedures if their designs do not meet the new fuel 
tank safety standards. As explained in the preamble to the rule, we 
intended to adopt airworthiness directives to mandate any changes found 
necessary to address unsafe conditions identified as a result of these 
reviews.
    In evaluating these design reviews, we have established four 
criteria intended to define the unsafe conditions associated with fuel 
tank systems that require corrective actions. The percentage of 
operating time during which fuel tanks are exposed to flammable 
conditions is one of these criteria. The other three criteria address 
the failure types under evaluation: Single failures, single failures in 
combination with a latent condition(s), and in-service failure 
experience. For all four criteria, the evaluations included 
consideration of previous actions taken that may mitigate the need for 
further action.
    The Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) has issued a regulation that 
is similar to SFAR 88 (66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001). (The JAA is an 
associated body of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) 
representing the civil aviation regulatory authorities of a number of 
European States who have agreed to co-operate in developing and 
implementing common safety regulatory standards and procedures.) Under 
this regulation, the JAA stated that all members of the ECAC that hold 
type certificates for transport category airplanes are required to 
conduct a design review against explosion risks.
    We have determined that the actions identified in this AD are 
necessary to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel 
tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result 
in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker F28 Appendix SB SBF28-28-
059/APP01, dated July 15, 2014, of Fokker F28 Proforma Service Bulletin 
SBF28-28-059, Revision 1, dated July 15, 2014. The service information 
describes procedures for the installation of additional bonding 
provisions outside the fuel tank. 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 of this NPRM.

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 these 
same type designs.
    This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance 
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or Critical 
Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with 
these actions and/or 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 (k) of this 
AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required

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actions that will ensure the continued operational safety of the 
airplane.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service 
Information

    Although EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0109, dated May 8, 2014, 
specifies both revising the maintenance program to include limitations, 
and doing certain repetitive actions (e.g., inspections) and/or 
maintaining CDCCLs, this AD only requires the revision. Requiring a 
revision of the maintenance program, rather than requiring individual 
repetitive actions and/or maintaining CDCCLs, requires operators to 
record AD compliance only at the time the revision is made. Repetitive 
actions and/or maintaining CDCCLs specified in the airworthiness 
limitations must be complied with in accordance with 14 CFR 91.403(c).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 11 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $140 
per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $5,375, or $1,075 per product.

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

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2015-1982; Directorate 
Identifier 2014-NM-108-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 30, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000, 
2000, 3000, and 4000 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 outside the fuel tank. 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

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, install 
additional and improved fuel system bonding provisions, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker F28 
Appendix SB SBF28-28-059/APP01, dated July 15, 2014, of Fokker F28 
Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-059, Revision 1, dated July 15, 
2014.

(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program

    At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and 
(h)(2) of this AD: Revise the airplane maintenance or inspection 
program, as applicable, by incorporating the fuel airworthiness 
limitation items and critical design configuration control 
limitations (CDCCLs) specified in paragraph 1.L.(1)(b) of Fokker F28 
Appendix SB SBF28-28-059/APP01, dated July 15, 2014, of Fokker F28 
Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-059, Revision 1, dated July 15, 
2014.
    (1) Before further flight, after accomplishing the installation 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.

(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs

    After incorporating 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)(1) 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 425-227-1149. 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

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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 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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0109, dated May 8, 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-2015-1982.
    (2) 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 http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.You may view this service information at the 
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 4, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-14230 Filed 6-12-15; 8:45 am]
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ADDRESSES: You may send comments, The modification must be done in (l) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777– (1) For more information about this AD, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 53–0076, dated January 14, 2015, except as contact Narinder Luthra, Aerospace Engineer, methods: required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the (j) Exceptions to Service Bulletin 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6513; fax: 425– Specifications 917–6590; email: narinder.luthra@faa.gov. instructions for submitting comments. (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (2) For service information identified in • Fax: 202–493–2251. 777–53A0075, dated January 14, 2015, this AD, contact Boeing Commercial • Mail: U.S. Department of specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Original Issue date of this Service Bulletin,’’ Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room this AD requires compliance within the Seattle, WA 98124–2207; phone: 206–544– W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., specified compliance time after the effective 5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You Washington, DC 20590. date of this AD. (2) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin may view this referenced service information • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 777–53A0075, dated January 14, 2015; and at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Boeing Service Bulletin 777–530076, dated 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room January 14, 2015; specify to contact Boeing information on the availability of this W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., for appropriate action, and Boeing Alert material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 Service Bulletin 777–53A0075, dated January Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, p.m., Monday through Friday, except 14, 2015, specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’ 2015. Federal holidays. (Required for Compliance), this AD requires repair before further flight using a method Jeffrey E. Duven, For service information identified in approved in accordance with the procedures Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, this proposed AD, contact Fokker specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Aircraft Certification Service. Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance [FR Doc. 2015–14231 Filed 6–12–15; 8:45 am] P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the (AMOCs) BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280– 350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may requested using the procedures found in 14 view this referenced service information CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Federal Aviation Administration at the FAA, Transport Airplane send your request to your principal inspector Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., or local Flight Standards District Office, as 14 CFR Part 39 Renton, WA. For information on the appropriate. If sending information directly [Docket No. FAA–2015–1982; Directorate availability of this material at the FAA, to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Identifier 2014–NM–108–AD] call 425–227–1221. attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- Requests@faa.gov. Airworthiness Directives; Fokker You may examine the AD docket on (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Services B.V. Airplanes the Internet at http:// notify your appropriate principal inspector, www.regulations.gov by searching for or lacking a principal inspector, the manager AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– of the local flight standards district office/ Administration (FAA), DOT. 1982; or in person at the Docket certificate holding district office. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable (NPRM). p.m., Monday through Friday, except level of safety may be used for any repair Federal holidays. The AD docket required by this AD if it is approved by the SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization contains this proposed AD, the airworthiness directive (AD) for all regulatory evaluation, any comments Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark received, and other information. The been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. street address for the Docket Operations method to be approved, the repair must meet This proposed AD was prompted by a office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in the certification basis of the airplane, and the design review, which revealed that no the ADDRESSES section. Comments will approval must specifically refer to this AD. controlled bonding provisions are be available in the AD docket shortly (4) Except as required by paragraph (j)(2) present on a number of critical locations asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS after receipt. of this AD: For service information that outside the fuel tank. This proposed AD contains steps that are labeled as Required would require installing additional and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom for Compliance (RC), the provisions of improved fuel system bonding Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) apply. provisions, and revising the airplane International Branch, ANM–116, (i) The steps labeled as RC, including Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, substeps under an RC step and any figures maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating fuel 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA identified in an RC step, must be done to 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; comply with the AD. An AMOC is required airworthiness limitation items and for any deviations to RC steps, including critical design configuration control fax 425–227–1149. substeps and identified figures. limitations. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 114 / Monday, June 15, 2015 / Proposed Rules 34107 Comments Invited http://www.regulations.gov by searching European States who have agreed to co- We invite you to send any written for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– operate in developing and relevant data, views, or arguments about 1982. implementing common safety regulatory The FAA has examined the standards and procedures.) Under this this proposed AD. Send your comments underlying safety issues involved in fuel regulation, the JAA stated that all to an address listed under the tank explosions on several large members of the ECAC that hold type ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. transport airplanes, including the certificates for transport category FAA–2015–1982; Directorate Identifier adequacy of existing regulations, the airplanes are required to conduct a 2014–NM–108–AD’’ at the beginning of service history of airplanes subject to design review against explosion risks. your comments. We specifically invite those regulations, and existing We have determined that the actions comments on the overall regulatory, maintenance practices for fuel tank identified in this AD are necessary to economic, environmental, and energy systems. As a result of those findings, aspects of this proposed AD. We will reduce the potential of ignition sources we issued a regulation titled ‘‘Transport inside fuel tanks, which, in combination consider all comments received by the Airplane Fuel Tank System Design closing date and may amend this with flammable fuel vapors, could result Review, Flammability Reduction and in fuel tank explosions and consequent proposed AD based on those comments. Maintenance and Inspection We will post all comments we loss of the airplane. Requirements’’ (66 FR 23086, May 7, receive, without change, to http:// 2001). In addition to new airworthiness Related Service Information Under 1 www.regulations.gov, including any standards for transport airplanes and CFR Part 51 personal information you provide. We new maintenance requirements, this will also post a report summarizing each Fokker Services B.V. has issued rule included Special Federal Aviation Fokker F28 Appendix SB SBF28–28– substantive verbal contact we receive Regulation No. 88 (‘‘SFAR 88,’’ about this proposed AD. 059/APP01, dated July 15, 2014, of Amendment 21–78, and subsequent Fokker F28 Proforma Service Bulletin Discussion Amendments 21–82 and 21–83). SBF28–28–059, Revision 1, dated July Among other actions, SFAR 88 (66 FR The European Aviation Safety Agency 15, 2014. The service information 23086, May 7, 2001) requires certain (EASA), which is the Technical Agent describes procedures for the installation type design (i.e., type certificate (TC) for the Member States of the European of additional bonding provisions and supplemental type certificate (STC)) Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness outside the fuel tank. This service holders to substantiate that their fuel Directive 2014–0109, dated May 8, 2014 information is reasonably available tank systems can prevent ignition (referred to after this the Mandatory because the interested parties have sources in the fuel tanks. This Continuing Airworthiness Information, access to it through their normal course requirement applies to type design or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe holders for large turbine-powered of business or by the means identified condition for all Fokker Services B.V. transport airplanes and for subsequent in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and modifications to those airplanes. It FAA’s Determination and Requirements 4000 airplanes. The MCAI states: requires them to perform design reviews of This Proposed AD Prompted by an accident * * *, the and to develop design changes and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) maintenance procedures if their designs This product has been approved by published Special Federal Aviation do not meet the new fuel tank safety the aviation authority of another Regulation (SFAR) 88 [(66 FR 23086, May 7, standards. As explained in the preamble country, and is approved for operation 2001)], and the Joint Aviation Authorities to the rule, we intended to adopt in the United States. Pursuant to our (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/ bilateral agreement with the State of airworthiness directives to mandate any 12. Design Authority, we have been notified The review conducted by Fokker Services changes found necessary to address unsafe conditions identified as a result of the unsafe condition described in the on the Fokker F28 design, in response to MCAI and service information these regulations, revealed that no controlled of these reviews. bonding provisions are present on a number In evaluating these design reviews, we referenced above. We are proposing this of critical locations outside the fuel tank. have established four criteria intended AD because we evaluated all pertinent This condition, if not corrected, could to define the unsafe conditions information and determined an unsafe create an ignition source in the fuel tank associated with fuel tank systems that condition exists and is likely to exist or vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel require corrective actions. The develop on other products of these same tank explosions and consequent loss of the percentage of operating time during type designs. aeroplane. which fuel tanks are exposed to This AD requires revisions to certain To address this potential unsafe condition, operator maintenance documents to Fokker Services developed a set of fuel tank flammable conditions is one of these bonding modifications. criteria. The other three criteria address include new actions (e.g., inspections) For the reasons described above, this the failure types under evaluation: and/or Critical Design Configuration [EASA] AD requires the installation of Single failures, single failures in Control Limitations (CDCCLs). additional and improved bonding provisions. combination with a latent condition(s), Compliance with these actions and/or These modifications do not require opening and in-service failure experience. For all CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR of the fuel tank access panels. four criteria, the evaluations included 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been More information on this subject can be consideration of previous actions taken previously modified, altered, or repaired asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS found in Fokker Services All Operators that may mitigate the need for further in the areas addressed by this AD, the Message AOF28.038#02. operator may not be able to accomplish action. Required actions include revising the The Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) the actions described in the revisions. In airplane maintenance or inspection has issued a regulation that is similar to this situation, to comply with 14 CFR program, as applicable, by incorporating SFAR 88 (66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001). 91.403(c), the operator must request fuel airworthiness limitation items and (The JAA is an associated body of the approval for an alternative method of critical design configuration control European Civil Aviation Conference compliance according to paragraph (k) limitations. You may examine the MCAI (ECAC) representing the civil aviation of this AD. The request should include in the AD docket on the Internet at regulatory authorities of a number of a description of changes to the required VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:22 Jun 12, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\15JNP1.SGM 15JNP1

34108 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 114 / Monday, June 15, 2015 / Proposed Rules actions that will ensure the continued the relationship between the national (f) Compliance operational safety of the airplane. Government and the States, or on the Comply with this AD within the distribution of power and compliance times specified, unless already Differences Between This Proposed AD done. responsibilities among the various and the MCAI or Service Information levels of government. (g) Installation of Bonding Provisions Although EASA Airworthiness For the reasons discussed above, I Directive 2014–0109, dated May 8, Within 24 months after the effective date certify this proposed regulation: of this AD, install additional and improved 2014, specifies both revising the 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory fuel system bonding provisions, in maintenance program to include action’’ under Executive Order 12866; accordance with the Accomplishment limitations, and doing certain repetitive 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Instructions of Fokker F28 Appendix SB actions (e.g., inspections) and/or DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures SBF28–28–059/APP01, dated July 15, 2014, maintaining CDCCLs, this AD only (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); of Fokker F28 Proforma Service Bulletin requires the revision. Requiring a 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in SBF28–28–059, Revision 1, dated July 15, revision of the maintenance program, Alaska; and 2014. rather than requiring individual 4. Will not have a significant (h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection repetitive actions and/or maintaining economic impact, positive or negative, Program CDCCLs, requires operators to record on a substantial number of small entities At the later of the times specified in AD compliance only at the time the under the criteria of the Regulatory paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD: revision is made. Repetitive actions Flexibility Act. Revise the airplane maintenance or and/or maintaining CDCCLs specified in inspection program, as applicable, by List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 incorporating the fuel airworthiness the airworthiness limitations must be complied with in accordance with 14 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation limitation items and critical design CFR 91.403(c). safety, Incorporation by reference, configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) Safety. specified in paragraph 1.L.(1)(b) of Fokker Costs of Compliance F28 Appendix SB SBF28–28–059/APP01, We estimate that this proposed AD The Proposed Amendment dated July 15, 2014, of Fokker F28 Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28–28–059, Revision 1, affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry. Accordingly, under the authority dated July 15, 2014. We also estimate that it would take delegated to me by the Administrator, (1) Before further flight, after about 11 work-hours per product to the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part accomplishing the installation required by comply with the basic requirements of 39 as follows: paragraph (g) of this AD. this proposed AD. The average labor (2) Within 30 days after the effective date rate is $85 per work-hour. Required PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS of this AD. parts would cost about $140 per DIRECTIVES (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or product. Based on these figures, we CDCCLs estimate the cost of this proposed AD on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: After incorporating the revision required U.S. operators to be $5,375, or $1,075 by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative per product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or Authority for This Rulemaking CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, § 39.13 [Amended] intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness accordance with the procedures specified in rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. section 106, describes the authority of Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA– (j) Other FAA AD Provisions the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 2015–1982; Directorate Identifier 2014– The following provisions also apply to this Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more NM–108–AD. AD: detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance authority. (AMOCs): The Manager, International We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by July 30, Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 2015. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested General requirements.’’ Under that None. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. section, Congress charges the FAA with In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (c) Applicability request to your principal inspector or local promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Flight Standards District Office, as air commerce by prescribing regulations appropriate. If sending information directly for practices, methods, and procedures Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, certificated in any category, all to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: the Administrator finds necessary for serial numbers. Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, safety in air commerce. This regulation International Branch, ANM–116, Transport is within the scope of that authority (d) Subject Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind because it addresses an unsafe condition Air Transport Association (ATA) of Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; that is likely to exist or develop on America Code 28, Fuel. telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS products identified in this rulemaking Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- (e) Reason AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using action. This AD was prompted by a design review, any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Regulatory Findings which revealed that no controlled bonding principal inspector, or lacking a principal provisions are present on a number of critical inspector, the manager of the local flight We determined that this proposed AD locations outside the fuel tank. We are standards district office/certificate holding would not have federalism implications issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source district office. The AMOC approval letter under Executive Order 13132. This in the fuel tank vapor space, which could must specifically reference this AD. proposed AD would not have a result in a fuel tank explosion and (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any substantial direct effect on the States, on consequent loss of the airplane. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:22 Jun 12, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\15JNP1.SGM 15JNP1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 114 / Monday, June 15, 2015 / Proposed Rules 34109 actions from a manufacturer, the action must Worth, TX 76137; telephone: 817–222– Operations Support Group, Federal be accomplished using a method approved 4075. Aviation Administration, Southwest by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An NPRM 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or was published in the Federal Register of Worth, TX 76137; telephone: 817–222– the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA May 6, 2014 (79 FR 25756) to amend 4075. Design Organization Approval (DOA). If Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An NPRM approved by the DOA, the approval must CFR) part 71, by amending Class E was published in the Federal Register of include the DOA-authorized signature. Airspace extending upward from 1,200 May 6, 2014 (79 FR 25755) to amend (k) Related Information feet above the surface in the State of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 Michigan, to enable Minneapolis CFR) part 71 by amending Class E (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing ARTCC to have greater latitude to use Airspace extending upward from 1,200 Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014–0109, dated radar vectors and/or altitude changes feet above the surface in the State of May 8, 2014, for related information. This that would provide a more efficient use South Dakota, to enable Minneapolis MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the of airspace within the NAS. Additional ARTCC to have greater latitude to use Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. by analysis is needed; therefore the NPRM radar vectors and/or altitude changes searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– is being withdrawn. that would provide a more efficient use 2015–1982. of airspace within the NAS. Additional (2) For service information identified in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 analysis is needed; therefore the NPRM this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., Airspace, Incorporation by reference, is being withdrawn. Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, Navigation (air). 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 The Withdrawal (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ Airspace, Incorporation by reference, fokker.com; Internet http:// In consideration of the foregoing, the Navigation (air). www.myfokkerfleet.com.You may view this NPRM for FR Doc. FAA–2014–0197, The Withdrawal service information at the FAA, Transport Airspace Docket No. 14–AGL–5, as Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., published in the Federal Register of In consideration of the foregoing, the Renton, WA. For information on the May 6, 2014 (79 FR 25756) (FR Doc. NPRM for FR Doc. FAA–2014–0198, availability of this material at the FAA, call 2014–10336), is hereby withdrawn. Airspace Docket No. 14–AGL–8, as 425–227–1221. published in the Federal Register of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, May 6, 2014 (79 FR 25755) (FR Doc. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 4, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854; 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 2014–10335) is hereby withdrawn. 2015. 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Michael Kaszycki, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on May 26, 2015. 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854; 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Robert W. Beck, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. [FR Doc. 2015–14230 Filed 6–12–15; 8:45 am] Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on May 26, 2015. Central Service Center. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Robert W. Beck, [FR Doc. 2015–14317 Filed 6–12–15; 8:45 am] Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Central Service Center. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [FR Doc. 2015–14303 Filed 6–12–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Federal Aviation Administration DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 14 CFR Part 71 Federal Aviation Administration DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Docket No. FAA–2014–0197; Airspace 14 CFR Part 71 Docket No. 14–AGL–5] Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2014–0198; Airspace Proposed Amendment of Class E Docket No. 14–AGL–8] 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace; Michigan [Docket No. FAA–2014–0199; Airspace Proposed Amendment of Class E AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket No. 14–AGL–9] Airspace; South Dakota Administration (FAA), DOT. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Proposed Amendment of Class E ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Administration (FAA), DOT. Airspace; North Dakota (NPRM); withdrawal. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUMMARY: This action withdraws the (NPRM); withdrawal. Administration (FAA), DOT. NPRM published in the Federal ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Register on May 6, 2014, proposing to SUMMARY: This action withdraws the NPRM published in the Federal (NPRM); withdrawal. amend Class E Airspace in the State of Michigan. The FAA has determined that Register on May 6, 2014, proposing to SUMMARY: This action withdraws the withdrawal of the NPRM is warranted as amend Class E airspace in the State of NPRM published in the Federal asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS additional analysis is needed. South Dakota. The FAA has determined Register on May 6, 2014 proposing to DATES: The proposed rule published that withdrawal of the NPRM is amend Class E airspace in the State of May 6, 2014 (79 FR 25756) is withdrawn warranted as additional analysis is North Dakota. The FAA has determined as of June 15, 2015. needed. that withdrawal of the NPRM is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul DATES: The proposed rule published warranted as additional analysis is Garza, Jr., Central Service Center, May 6, 2014 (79 FR 25755) is withdrawn needed. Operations Support Group, Federal as of June 15, 2015. DATES: The proposed rule published Aviation Administration, Southwest FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul May 6, 2014 (79 FR 25757) is withdrawn Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Garza, Jr., Central Service Center, as of June 15, 2015. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:22 Jun 12, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\15JNP1.SGM 15JNP1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 30, 2015.
ContactTom 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 Citation80 FR 34106 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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