80 FR 56413 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 181 (September 18, 2015)

Page Range		56413-56415
FR Document		2015-23408

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 conducted by Fokker Services B.V. that indicated no controlled bonding provisions were present on many critical locations outside the fuel tank or connected to the fuel tank wall. This proposed AD would require installing the additional bonding provisions, and revising the 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.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3633; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-097-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.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a design review conducted
by Fokker Services B.V. that indicated no controlled bonding provisions
were present on many critical locations outside the fuel tank or
connected to the fuel tank wall. This proposed AD would require
installing the additional bonding provisions, and revising the
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 November 2,
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-
3633; 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-2015-3633;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-097-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 2014-0100, 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 [(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 27 design
in response to these regulations revealed that no controlled bonding
provisions are present on a number of critical locations outside the
fuel tanks.
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, introduced with [a service
bulletin] * * *, that do[es] not 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 that do not require
opening of the fuel tank access panels.

Required actions also include revising the 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-
3633.
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

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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 F27 Proforma Service Bulletin
SBF27-28-072, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2014, including Fokker F27
Service Bulletin Appendix SBF27-28-072/APP01, including List of
Drawings/Part Lists, dated July 17, 2014; and Fokker Manual Change
Notification--Maintenance Documentation (MCNM) F27-027 dated September
9, 2014. The service information describes procedures for installing
additional bonding provisions. 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 this same
type design.
This proposed AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new inspections. Compliance with these inspections
is required by section 91.403(c) of the Federal Aviation Regulations
(14 CFR 91.403(c)). For airplanes that have been previously modified,
altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by these inspections, an
operator might not be able to accomplish the inspections described in
the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the
operator must request approval of an alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (j) of this
proposed 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 also estimate that it would take about 8 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $10,200, or $680
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-2015-3633; Directorate
Identifier 2014-NM-097-AD.

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(a) Comments Due Date

We must receive comments by November 2, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

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 conducted by Fokker
Services B.V. that indicated no controlled bonding provisions were
present on many critical locations outside the fuel tank or
connected to the fuel tank wall. 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

Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, install
additional bonding provisions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker F27 Proforma Service Bulletin SBF27-28-072,
Revision 1, dated March 6, 2014, including Fokker F27 Service
Bulletin Appendix SBF27-28-072/APP01, including List of Drawings/
Part Lists, dated July 17, 2014.

(h) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

At the later of the times specified in paragraph (h)(1) and
(h)(2) of this AD: Revise the airplane maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, by incorporating the fuel airworthiness
limitations items and critical design configuration control
limitations as identified in Fokker Manual Change Notification--
Maintenance Documentation (MCNM) F27-027 dated September 9, 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 Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs)

After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has
been revised as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used
unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an
alternative method of compliance 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 425 227-1149 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 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 2014-0100, 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-2015-3633.
(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 September 11, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European
September 1, 2015. Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Michael Kaszycki, For service information identified in Directive 2014–0100, dated April 30,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane this proposed AD, contact Fokker 2014 (referred to after this as the
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
[FR Doc. 2015–23420 Filed 9–17–15; 8:45 am] P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280– an unsafe condition for all Fokker
350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 200, 300,
technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. The
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may MCAI states:
view this referenced service information
Prompted by an accident * * *, the FAA
Federal Aviation Administration at the FAA, Transport Airplane published Special Federal Aviation
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Regulation (SFAR) 88 [(66 FR 23086, May 7,
14 CFR Part 39 Renton, WA. For information on the 2001)], and the Joint Aviation Authorities
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3633; Directorate availability of this material at the FAA, (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/
Identifier 2014–NM–097–AD] call 425–227–1221. 12.
The review conducted by Fokker Services
RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket on the Fokker 27 design in response to these
You may examine the AD docket on regulations revealed that no controlled
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker the Internet at http:// bonding provisions are present on a number
Services B.V. Airplanes of critical locations outside the fuel tanks.
www.regulations.gov by searching for This condition, if not corrected, could
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– create an ignition source in the fuel tank
Administration (FAA), DOT. 3633; or in person at the Docket vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel
Management Facility between 9 a.m. tank explosion and consequent loss of the
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, aeroplane.
(NPRM). except Federal holidays. The AD docket To address this potential unsafe condition,
contains this proposed AD, the Fokker Services developed a set of bonding
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new modifications, introduced with [a service
airworthiness directive (AD) for all regulatory evaluation, any comments
bulletin] * * *, that do[es] not require
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark received, and other information. The opening of the fuel tank access panels.
200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 street address for the Docket Operations More information on this subject can be
airplanes. This proposed AD was office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in found in Fokker Services All Operators
prompted by a design review conducted the ADDRESSES section. Comments will Message AOF27.043#03.
by Fokker Services B.V. that indicated be available in the AD docket shortly For the reasons described above, this
after receipt. [EASA] AD requires installation of additional
no controlled bonding provisions were bonding provisions that do not require
present on many critical locations FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
opening of the fuel tank access panels.
outside the fuel tank or connected to the Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
fuel tank wall. This proposed AD would International Branch, ANM–116, Required actions also include revising
require installing the additional bonding Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, the maintenance or inspection program,
provisions, and revising the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA as applicable, by incorporating fuel
maintenance or inspection program, as 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; airworthiness limitation items and
applicable, by incorporating fuel fax 425–227–1149. critical design configuration control
airworthiness limitation items and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: limitations. You may examine the MCAI
critical design configuration control in the AD docket on the Internet at
Comments Invited http://www.regulations.gov by searching
limitations. We are proposing this AD to
prevent an ignition source in the fuel We invite you to send any written for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
tank vapor space, which could result in relevant data, views, or arguments about 3633.
this proposed AD. Send your comments The FAA has examined the
a fuel tank explosion and consequent
to an address listed under the underlying safety issues involved in fuel
loss of the airplane.
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. tank explosions on several large
DATES: We must receive comments on transport airplanes, including the
FAA–2015–3633; Directorate Identifier
this proposed AD by November 2, 2015. adequacy of existing regulations, the
2014–NM–097–AD’’ at the beginning of
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, your comments. We specifically invite service history of airplanes subject to
using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory, those regulations, and existing
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy maintenance practices for fuel tank
methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will systems. As a result of those findings,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the we issued a regulation titled ‘‘Transport
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this Airplane Fuel Tank System Design
instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments. Review, Flammability Reduction and
• Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we Maintenance and Inspection
• Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http:// Requirements’’ (66 FR 23086, May 7,
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any 2001). In addition to new airworthiness
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30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We standards for transport airplanes and
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each new maintenance requirements, this
Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive rule included Special Federal Aviation
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD. Regulation No. 88 (‘‘SFAR 88,’’
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Amendment 21–78, and subsequent
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion Amendments 21–82 and 21–83).
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., The European Aviation Safety Agency Among other actions, SFAR 88 (66 FR
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent 23086, May 7, 2001) requires certain

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type design (i.e., type certificate (TC) Change Notification—Maintenance Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
and supplemental type certificate (STC)) Documentation (MCNM) F27–027 dated detail the scope of the Agency’s
holders to substantiate that their fuel September 9, 2014. The service authority.
tank systems can prevent ignition information describes procedures for We are issuing this rulemaking under
sources in the fuel tanks. This installing additional bonding the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
requirement applies to type design provisions. This service information is Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
holders for large turbine-powered reasonably available because the General requirements.’’ Under that
transport airplanes and for subsequent interested parties have access to it section, Congress charges the FAA with
modifications to those airplanes. It through their normal course of business promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
requires them to perform design reviews or by the means identified in the air commerce by prescribing regulations
and to develop design changes and ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. for practices, methods, and procedures
maintenance procedures if their designs the Administrator finds necessary for
do not meet the new fuel tank safety FAA’s Determination and Requirements safety in air commerce. This regulation
standards. As explained in the preamble of This Proposed AD is within the scope of that authority
to the rule, we intended to adopt This product has been approved by because it addresses an unsafe condition
airworthiness directives to mandate any the aviation authority of another that is likely to exist or develop on
changes found necessary to address country, and is approved for operation products identified in this rulemaking
unsafe conditions identified as a result in the United States. Pursuant to our action.
of these reviews. bilateral agreement with the State of
Regulatory Findings
In evaluating these design reviews, we Design Authority, we have been notified
have established four criteria intended of the unsafe condition described in the We determined that this proposed AD
to define the unsafe conditions MCAI and service information would not have federalism implications
associated with fuel tank systems that referenced above. We are proposing this under Executive Order 13132. This
require corrective actions. The AD because we evaluated all pertinent proposed AD would not have a
percentage of operating time during information and determined an unsafe substantial direct effect on the States, on
which fuel tanks are exposed to condition exists and is likely to exist or the relationship between the national
flammable conditions is one of these develop on other products of this same Government and the States, or on the
criteria. The other three criteria address type design. distribution of power and
the failure types under evaluation: This proposed AD requires revisions responsibilities among the various
Single failures, single failures in to certain operator maintenance levels of government.
combination with a latent condition(s), documents to include new inspections. For the reasons discussed above, I
and in-service failure experience. For all Compliance with these inspections is certify this proposed regulation:
four criteria, the evaluations included required by section 91.403(c) of the 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
consideration of previous actions taken Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
that may mitigate the need for further 91.403(c)). For airplanes that have been 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
action. previously modified, altered, or repaired DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
The Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) in the areas addressed by these (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
has issued a regulation that is similar to 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
inspections, an operator might not be
SFAR 88 (66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001). Alaska; and
able to accomplish the inspections 4. Will not have a significant
(The JAA is an associated body of the described in the revisions. In this
European Civil Aviation Conference economic impact, positive or negative,
situation, to comply with 14 CFR on a substantial number of small entities
(ECAC) representing the civil aviation 91.403(c), the operator must request
regulatory authorities of a number of under the criteria of the Regulatory
approval of an alternative method of Flexibility Act.
European States who have agreed to co- compliance (AMOC) in accordance with
operate in developing and the provisions of paragraph (j) of this List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
implementing common safety regulatory proposed AD. The request should Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
standards and procedures.) Under this include a description of changes to the safety, Incorporation by reference,
regulation, the JAA stated that all required inspections that will ensure the Safety.
members of the ECAC that hold type continued operational safety of the
certificates for transport category airplane. The Proposed Amendment
airplanes are required to conduct a Accordingly, under the authority
design review against explosion risks. Costs of Compliance
delegated to me by the Administrator,
We have determined that the actions We estimate that this proposed AD the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
identified in this AD are necessary to affects 15 airplanes of U.S. registry. 39 as follows:
reduce the potential of ignition sources We also estimate that it would take
inside fuel tanks, which, in combination about 8 work-hours per product to PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
with flammable fuel vapors, could result comply with the basic requirements of DIRECTIVES
in fuel tank explosions and consequent this proposed AD. The average labor
loss of the airplane. rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
these figures, we estimate the cost of continues to read as follows:
Related Service Information Under 1
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
CFR Part 51
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be $10,200, or $680 per product.
Fokker Services B.V. has issued F27 § 39.13 [Amended]
Proforma Service Bulletin SBF27–28– Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
072, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2014, Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness
including Fokker F27 Service Bulletin specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD):
Appendix SBF27–28–072/APP01, rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA–
including List of Drawings/Part Lists, section 106, describes the authority of 2015–3633; Directorate Identifier 2014–
dated July 17, 2014; and Fokker Manual the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: NM–097–AD.

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(a) Comments Due Date (j) Other FAA AD Provisions DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
We must receive comments by November The following provisions also apply to this
2, 2015. AD: Internal Revenue Service
(b) Affected ADs (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 26 CFR Part 1
None.
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane [REG–127895–14]
(c) Applicability Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested RIN 1545–BM33
Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
700 airplanes, certificated in any category, all In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Dividend Equivalents From Sources
serial numbers. request to your principal inspector or local Within the United States
Flight Standards District Office, as
(d) Subject AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
appropriate. If sending information directly
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Treasury.
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
America Code 28, Fuel. Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(e) Reason International Branch, ANM–116, Transport by cross-reference to temporary
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind regulations and notice of public hearing.
This AD was prompted by a design review
conducted by Fokker Services B.V. that Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
SUMMARY:
indicated no controlled bonding provisions telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425 227–1149
were present on many critical locations Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- DATES: Written or electronic comments
outside the fuel tank or connected to the fuel AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using must be received by December 17, 2015.
tank wall. We are issuing this AD to prevent any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Outlines of topics to be discussed at the
an ignition source in the fuel tank vapor principal inspector, or lacking a principal public hearing scheduled for January 15,
space, which could result in a fuel tank inspector, the manager of the local flight 2016, at 10 a.m. must be received by
explosion and consequent loss of the standards district office/certificate holding December 17, 2015.
airplane. district office. The AMOC approval letter ADDRESSES: Send submissions to
(f) Compliance must specifically reference this AD. CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–127895–14), Room
Comply with this AD within the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 5203, Internal Revenue Service, PO Box
compliance times specified, unless already requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington,
done. actions from a manufacturer, the action must DC 20044. Submissions may be hand
be accomplished using a method approved delivered Monday through Friday
(g) Installation by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Within 24 months after the effective date 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–127895–14),
of this AD, install additional bonding the European Aviation Safety Agency Courier’s desk, Internal Revenue
provisions, in accordance with the (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker F27 Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If Washington, DC 20044, or sent
Proforma Service Bulletin SBF27–28–072,
approved by the DOA, the approval must electronically, via the Federal
Revision 1, dated March 6, 2014, including
Fokker F27 Service Bulletin Appendix include the DOA-authorized signature. eRulemaking Portal at
SBF27–28–072/APP01, including List of (k) Related Information www.regulations.gov (IRS REG–127895–
Drawings/Part Lists, dated July 17, 2014. 14). The public hearing will be held in
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(h) Maintenance or Inspection Program the IRS Auditorium, Internal Revenue
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Revision Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0100, dated
At the later of the times specified in April 30, 2014, for related information. This
NW., Washington, DC.
paragraph (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD: Revise MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the airplane maintenance or inspection Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Concerning the regulations, D. Peter
program, as applicable, by incorporating the searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Merkel or Karen Walny at (202) 317–
fuel airworthiness limitations items and 2015–3633. 6938; concerning submissions of
critical design configuration control comments, the hearing, and/or to be
(2) For service information identified in
limitations as identified in Fokker Manual
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., placed on the building access list to
Change Notification—Maintenance
Documentation (MCNM) F27–027 dated Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, attend the hearing Oluwfunmilayo
September 9, 2014. 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; Taylor at (202) 317–6901 (not toll-free
(1) Before further flight after accomplishing telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 numbers).
the installation required by paragraph (g) of (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
this AD, fokker.com; Internet http://
(2) Within 30 days after the effective date www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this Background and Explanation of
of this AD. service information at the FAA, Transport Provisions
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Final and temporary regulations in
Critical Design Configuration Control Renton, WA. For information on the the Rules and Regulations section of this
Limitations (CDCCLs) availability of this material at the FAA, call issue of the Federal Register contain
After the maintenance or inspection 425–227–1221. amendments to the Income Tax
program, as applicable, has been revised as
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on Regulations (26 CFR part 1) which
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no September 11, 2015. provide rules for determining when a
alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
Michael Kaszycki, payment made pursuant to certain
intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless
the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are Acting Manager, Transport Airplane financial products will be treated as a
approved as an alternative method of Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. dividend equivalent for purposes of
compliance in accordance with the [FR Doc. 2015–23408 Filed 9–17–15; 8:45 am]
section 871(m). These proposed
procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this regulations provide guidance relating to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
AD. the substantial equivalence test, which

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Category		Regulatory Information
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 November 2, 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 56413
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 56413 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

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