80 FR 65126 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 206 (October 26, 2015)

Page Range		65126-65128
FR Document		2015-26612

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. 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. This AD requires 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 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.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0933; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-098-AD; 
Amendment 39-18297; AD 2015-21-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 
airplanes. 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. This AD requires 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 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.

DATES: This AD becomes effective November 30, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0933 or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.

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: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Fokker Services B.V. 
Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on May 4, 2015 (80 FR 25247).
    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 [(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, 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, 
[and] 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.

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    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.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 25247, May 4, 2015) 
or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 25247, May 4, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 25247, May 4, 2015).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 15 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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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.
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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 AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=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 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2015-21-05 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18297; Docket No. FAA-
2015-0933; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-098-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective November 30, 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.

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(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)(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 425-227-1137. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office. 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/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-
0933-0003.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 11, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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FIGURE 3 TO PARAGRAPH (G) OF THIS AD: AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU) FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE POSITION INDICATION
OPERATIONAL CHECK—Continued
AWL No. Task Interval Applicability Description

7. Verify the APU FAULT light on the Overhead Panel
illuminates and then goes off.
8. If the test fails (light fails to illuminate), before further
flight requiring APU availability, repair faults as re-
quired (refer to Boeing AMM 28–25–02).
NOTE: Dispatch may be permitted per MMEL 28–25–
02 if APU is not required for flight.

(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
After accomplishment of the maintenance Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
or inspection program revision required by Federal Aviation Administration International Branch, ANM–116,
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be 14 CFR Part 39 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
used unless the actions or intervals are 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0933; Directorate
approved as an alternative method of Identifier 2014–NM–098–AD; Amendment fax 425–227–1149.
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the 39–18297; AD 2015–21–05] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of
RIN 2120–AA64 Discussion
this AD.
We issued a notice of proposed
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Fokker rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(AMOCs) Services B.V. Airplanes part 39 by adding an AD that would
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Certification Office (ACO) FAA, has the F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and
Administration (FAA), Department of
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 700 airplanes. The NPRM published in
Transportation (DOT).
requested using the procedures found in 14 the Federal Register on May 4, 2015 (80
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, ACTION: Final rule.
FR 25247).
send your request to your principal inspector The European Aviation Safety Agency
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
or local Flight Standards District Office, as (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
appropriate. If sending information directly for the Member States of the European
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700
attention of the person identified in Directive 2014–0099, dated April 30,
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
design review, which revealed that no 2014 (referred to after this as the
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Requests@faa.gov.
controlled bonding provisions are
present on a number of critical locations Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, an unsafe condition for all Fokker
notify your appropriate principal inspector, inside the fuel tank or connected to the
fuel tank wall; and no anti-spray cover Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 200, 300,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. The
of the local flight standards district office/ is installed on the fuel shut-off valve
(FSOV) in both wings. This AD requires MCAI states:
certificate holding district office.
installing additional bonding provisions Prompted by an accident * * *, the FAA
(j) Related Information in the fuel tank, installing an anti-spray published Special Federal Aviation
cover on the FSOV, and revising the Regulation (SFAR) 88 [(66 FR 23086, May 7,
For more information about this AD,
2001)], and the Joint Aviation Authorities
contact Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer, airplane maintenance program by (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle incorporating fuel airworthiness 12.
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind limitation items and critical design The review conducted by Fokker Services
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; configuration control limitations. We on the Fokker 27 design in response to these
phone: 425–917–6509; fax: 425–917–6590; are issuing this AD to prevent an regulations revealed that no controlled
email: rebel.nichols@faa.gov. ignition source in the fuel tank vapor bonding provisions are present on a number
space, which could result in a fuel tank of critical locations, inside the fuel tank or
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference connected to the fuel tank wall, and no anti-
explosion and consequent loss of the spray cover is installed on the Fueling Shut-
None. airplane. Off Valve (FSOV) in both wings.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October DATES: This AD becomes effective This condition, if not corrected, could
16, 2015. November 30, 2015. create an ignition source in the fuel tank
Jeffrey E. Duven, vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD tank explosion and consequent loss of the
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, docket on the Internet at http:// aeroplane.
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES

Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov/ To address this potential unsafe condition,
[FR Doc. 2015–26983 Filed 10–23–15; 8:45 am] #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0933 or in Fokker Services developed a set of bonding
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P person at the Docket Management modifications and anti-spray covers, [and]
Facility, U.S. Department of introduced with Service Bulletin (SB)
SBF27–28–071 Revision 1 (R1), that require
Transportation, Docket Operations, opening of the fuel tank access panels. More
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, information on this subject can be found in
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Fokker Services All Operators Message
Avenue SE., Washington, DC. AOF27.043#03.

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For the reasons described above, this Comments • Are consistent with the intent that
[EASA] AD requires installation of additional was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
bonding provisions, and of anti-spray covers We gave the public the opportunity to 25247, May 4, 2015) for correcting the
on the FSOV, that require opening of the fuel participate in developing this AD. We unsafe condition; and
tank access panels. received no comments on the NPRM (80
FR 25247, May 4, 2015) or on the • Do not add any additional burden
Required actions also include revising
determination of the cost to the public. upon the public than was already
the airplane maintenance program by
proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 25247,
incorporating fuel airworthiness Conclusion
limitation items and critical design May 4, 2015).
configuration control limitations. You We reviewed the available data and Costs of Compliance
may examine the MCAI in the AD determined that air safety and the
docket on the Internet at http:// public interest require adopting this AD We estimate that this AD affects 15
www.regulations.gov by searching for as proposed, except for minor editorial airplanes of U.S. registry.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– changes. We have determined that these We estimate the following costs to
0933. minor changes: comply with this AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

Installation of bonding provisions, anti-spray cover, and 70 work-hours × $85 per hour $0 $5,950 $89,250
maintenance program revision. = $5,950.

Authority for This Rulemaking 4. Will not have a significant FAA–2015–0933; Directorate Identifier
economic impact, positive or negative, 2014–NM–098–AD.
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue on a substantial number of small entities (a) Effective Date
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under the criteria of the Regulatory
This AD becomes effective November 30,
section 106, describes the authority of Flexibility Act. 2015.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Examining the AD Docket (b) Affected ADs
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more You may examine the AD docket on
detail the scope of the Agency’s None.
the Internet at http://
authority. www.regulations.gov/#!docket (c) Applicability
We are issuing this rulemaking under Detail;D=FAA-2015-0933; or in person This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, at the Docket Management Facility Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 700 airplanes, certificated in any category, all
General requirements.’’ Under that through Friday, except Federal holidays. serial numbers.
section, Congress charges the FAA with The AD docket contains this AD, the (d) Subject
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in regulatory evaluation, any comments
air commerce by prescribing regulations Air Transport Association (ATA) of
received, and other information. The America Code 28, Fuel.
for practices, methods, and procedures street address for the Docket Operations
the Administrator finds necessary for office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in (e) Reason
safety in air commerce. This regulation the ADDRESSES section. This AD was prompted by a design review,
is within the scope of that authority which revealed that no controlled bonding
because it addresses an unsafe condition List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 provisions are present on a number of critical
that is likely to exist or develop on Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation locations inside the fuel tank or connected to
products identified in this rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, the fuel tank wall; and no anti-spray cover is
action. Safety. installed on the fuel shut-off valve (FSOV) in
both wings. We are issuing this AD to
Regulatory Findings Adoption of the Amendment prevent an ignition source in the fuel tank
We determined that this AD will not Accordingly, under the authority vapor space, which could result in a fuel tank
have federalism implications under delegated to me by the Administrator, explosion and consequent loss of the
Executive Order 13132. This AD will airplane.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
not have a substantial direct effect on follows: (f) Compliance
the States, on the relationship between Comply with this AD within the
the national government and the States, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS compliance times specified, unless already
or on the distribution of power and DIRECTIVES done.
responsibilities among the various
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (g) Installation of Bonding Provisions and
levels of government. Anti-spray Cover
For the reasons discussed above, I continues to read as follows:
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certify that this AD: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. At the next scheduled opening of the fuel
tanks after the effective date of this AD, but
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
§ 39.13 [Amended] no later than 84 months after the effective
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; date of this AD: Install additional bonding
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
provisions at the applicable locations, and
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures the following new airworthiness install an anti-spray cover on the FSOV in
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); directive (AD): both wings, using a method approved by the
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 2015–21–05 Fokker Services B.V.: Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Alaska; and Amendment 39–18297; Docket No. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA.

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(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Issued in Renton, Washington, on October Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590–
Program 11, 2015. 0001.
Within 30 days after installing the bonding Jeffrey E. Duven, • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
provisions and anti-spray cover specified in Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
paragraph (g) of this AD: Revise the airplane Aircraft Certification Service. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
maintenance or inspection program, as [FR Doc. 2015–26612 Filed 10–23–15; 8:45 am] Federal holidays.
applicable, by incorporating fuel BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
airworthiness limitation items and Critical Examining the AD Docket
Design Configuration Control Limitations You may examine the AD docket on
(CDCCLs), using a method approved by the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the Internet at http://
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, www.regulations.gov by searching for
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or 3940; or in person at the Docket
CDCCLs 14 CFR Part 39 Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
After accomplishing the revision required [Docket No. FAA–2015–3940; Directorate p.m., Monday through Friday, except
by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative Identifier 2015–SW–065–AD; Amendment Federal holidays. The AD docket
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or 39–18300; AD 2015–19–51] contains this AD, the European Aviation
CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, Safety Agency (EASA) AD, the
intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an RIN 2120–AA64 economic evaluation, any comments
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in received, and other information. The
Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky
accordance with the procedures specified in street address for the Docket Operations
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Aircraft Corporation Helicopters
Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions AGENCY: Federal Aviation the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
Administration (FAA), Department of be available in the AD docket shortly
The following provisions also apply to this
Transportation (DOT). after receipt.
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance ACTION: Final rule; request for For service information identified in
(AMOCs): The Manager, International comments. this AD, contact Sikorsky Aircraft
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Corporation, Customer Service
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to SUMMARY: We are publishing a new Engineering, 124 Quarry Road,
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested airworthiness directive (AD) for Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800–
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S– Winged–S or 203–416–4299; email
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 76A, S–76B, S–76C, and S–76D sikorskywcs@sikorsky.com. You may
request to your principal inspector or local helicopters, which was sent previously review the referenced service
Flight Standards District Office, as to all known U.S. owners and operators information at the FAA, Office of the
appropriate. If sending information directly of these helicopters. This AD requires Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: inspecting the main rotor (M/R) and tail 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321,
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, rotor (T/R) pushrod assemblies and the Fort Worth, TX 76177.
International Branch; ANM–116, Transport jamnuts, and applying slippage marks FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind across the pushrod tubes and jamnuts.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
Blaine Williams, Aerospace Engineer,
This AD is prompted by an accident of Boston Aircraft Certification Office,
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1137.
a Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
S–76C helicopter. During preliminary England Executive Park, Burlington,
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate investigation, a failed pushrod assembly Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781)
principal inspector, or lacking a principal was identified. These actions are 238–7161; email blaine.williams@
inspector, the manager of the local flight intended to prevent loss of M/R or T/R faa.gov.
standards district office/certificate holding flight control and subsequent loss of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
district office. The AMOC approval letter control of the helicopter.
must specifically reference this AD. DATES: This AD becomes effective Comments Invited
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any November 10, 2015 to all persons except This AD is a final rule that involves
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective those persons to whom it was made requirements affecting flight safety, and
actions from a manufacturer, the action must immediately effective by Emergency AD
be accomplished using a method approved
we did not provide you with notice and
2015–19–51, issued on September 14, an opportunity to provide your
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
2015, which contains the requirements comments prior to it becoming effective.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA
of this AD. However, we invite you to participate in
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If We must receive comments on this this rulemaking by submitting written
approved by the DOA, the approval must AD by December 28, 2015. comments, data, or views. We also
include the DOA-authorized signature. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by invite comments relating to the
any of the following methods: economic, environmental, energy, or
(k) Related Information
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to federalism impacts that resulted from
Refer to Mandatory Continuing http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the adopting this AD. The most helpful
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Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA online instructions for sending your comments reference a specific portion of
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0099, dated comments electronically. the AD, explain the reason for any
April 30, 2014, for related information. This
• Fax: 202–493–2251. recommended change, and include
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S. supporting data. To ensure the docket
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0933-0003. Department of Transportation, Docket does not contain duplicate comments,
Operations, commenters should send only one copy
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None. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey filed electronically, commenters should

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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		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD becomes effective November 30, 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 65126
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 65126 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 206 (October 26, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration