80_FR_74191 80 FR 73963 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

80 FR 73963 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 228 (November 27, 2015)

Page Range73963-73965
FR Document2015-29852

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that cracks can occur in a frame of the tail section on certain airplanes. This AD requires a one-time detailed inspection of the oblique frame 67-2 for any cracking, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such cracking, which could lead to failure of the oblique frame 67-2, and consequent loss of the structural integrity of the tail section.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-1048; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-055-AD; 
Amendment 39-18332; AD 2015-23-14]
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.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD 
was prompted by reports that cracks can occur in a frame of the tail 
section on certain airplanes. This AD requires a one-time detailed 
inspection of the oblique frame 67-2 for any cracking, and repair if 
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such cracking, 
which could lead to failure of the oblique frame 67-2, and consequent 
loss of the structural integrity of the tail section.

DATES: This AD becomes effective January 4, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 4, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-1048 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 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 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
1048.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 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.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on January 23, 2015 (80 FR 3500). We are issuing this 
AD to detect and correct cracking of the oblique frame 67-2, which 
could lead to failure of the oblique frame 67-2, and consequent loss of 
the structural integrity of the tail section.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0039, dated February 20, 2014, dated 
(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.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI 
states:

    Service experience has shown that cracks can occur in oblique 
frame 67-2 in the tail section on aeroplanes with more than 29 000 
flight cycles (FC).
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, can result in an 
exponential crack growth rate, possibly leading to failure of the 
oblique frame 67-2 over a certain length and consequent loss of the 
structural integrity of the tail section of the aeroplane.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time [detailed] inspection of the oblique frame 67-2 for cracks and, 
depending on findings, accomplishment of a repair.
    Repetitive inspections are planned to be incorporated into a 
revision of Fokker Services Report SE-623, which is part of the 
Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued 
Airworthiness, for which a separate [EASA] AD is expected to be 
published.
    Fokker Services All Operators Message AOF100.187#02 provides 
additional information concerning the subject addressed by this 
[EASA] AD.

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1048-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 3500, January 23, 
2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this 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 3500, January 23, 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 3500, January 23, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Fokker Services B.V. has issued Service Bulletin SBF100-53-124, 
dated January 23, 2014; and Service Bulletin SBF100-53-125, Revision 1, 
dated February 13, 2014. The service information describes procedures 
for a one-time detailed inspection of the oblique frame 67-2 for any 
cracking, and repair if necessary. 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 AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of 
this AD on U.S. operators to be $680, or $85 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take about 12 work-hours and require parts costing $0, for a cost of 
$1,020 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need this action.

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-2014-1048; 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

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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.

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Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2015-23-14 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18332. Docket No. FAA-
2014-1048; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-055-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective January 4, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 
0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports that cracks can occur in the 
oblique frame 67-2 in the tail section on certain airplanes. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct such cracking, which could 
lead to failure of the oblique frame 67-2, and consequent loss of 
the structural integrity of the tail section.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Inspection and Repair

    For airplanes that have accumulated more than 29,000 total 
flight cycles since the airplane's first flight as of the effective 
date of this AD: Within 500 flight cycles or 12 months after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a one-time 
detailed inspection of the oblique frame 67-2 for any cracking, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service 
Bulletin SBF100-53-124, dated January 23, 2014. For the purposes of 
this AD, a detailed inspection is an intensive examination of a 
specific item, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, 
or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a 
direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. 
Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be 
necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be 
required.

(h) Corrective Action

    If any cracking is found during the inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair the oblique 
frame 67-2, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-125, Revision 1, dated February 
13, 2014.

(i) 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, 
Washington 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.

(j) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0039, dated February 20, 2014, for 
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-
1048-0002.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-124, dated January 23, 
2014.
    (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-125, Revision 1, dated 
February 13, 2014.
    (3) 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.
    (4) 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.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 11, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 228 / Friday, November 27, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 73963 affected by the requirements of paragraphs (g) actions from a manufacturer, the action must DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and (h) of this AD provided that it is be accomplished using a method approved determined that no repair has been by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Federal Aviation Administration accomplished as described in the procedures 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or identified in Figure A–GBBAA (Sheet 01 and the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If 02) or Figure A–GBCAA (Sheet 02) of the 14 CFR Part 39 approved by the DOA, the approval must service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(iii) of this AD, as include the DOA-authorized signature. [Docket No. FAA–2014–1048; Directorate applicable, on the composite side shell panel Identifier 2014–NM–055–AD; Amendment (o) Related Information 39–18332; AD 2015–23–14] of that rudder since first installation on an airplane. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA RIN 2120–AA64 (k) Parts Installation Limitations Airworthiness Directive 2014–0033, dated As of the effective date of this AD, no February 4, 2014, for related information. Airworthiness Directives; Fokker person may install, on any airplane, a rudder, This MCAI may be found in the AD docket Services B.V. Airplanes unless the record review and thermography on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AGENCY: Federal Aviation by searching for and locating Docket No. AD has been done on that rudder and Administration (FAA), Department of FAA–2014–0928. thereafter all applicable related investigative Transportation (DOT). actions, repetitive inspections, and corrective (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is ACTION: Final rule. actions are done as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, except as provided in paragraph available at the addresses specified in SUMMARY: We are adopting a new (j) of this AD. paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD. airworthiness directive (AD) for all (l) Repair Prohibition (p) Material Incorporated by Reference Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark As of the effective date of this AD, no (1) The Director of the Federal Register 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was person may accomplish a side shell repair on approved the incorporation by reference prompted by reports that cracks can any rudder using a structure repair manual (IBR) of the service information listed in this occur in a frame of the tail section on procedure identified in Figure A–GBBAA paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR certain airplanes. This AD requires a (Sheet 01 and 02) or Figure A–GBCAA (Sheet one-time detailed inspection of the part 51. 02) of the service information specified in oblique frame 67–2 for any cracking, paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(iii) of this (2) You must use this service information AD, as applicable, on any airplane. as applicable to do the actions required by and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. this AD to detect and correct such (m) Credit for Previous Actions (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–55–3043, cracking, which could lead to failure of This paragraph provides credit for the Revision 1, dated August 20, 2014. the oblique frame 67–2, and consequent actions specified in this AD, if those actions (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–55–4039, loss of the structural integrity of the tail were performed before the effective date of Revision 1, dated August 20, 2014. section. this AD using the service information in (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–55– paragraphs (m)(1), (m)(2), and (m)(3) of this DATES: This AD becomes effective 5007, Revision 1, dated August 20, 2014. January 4, 2016. AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–55–3043, (3) For service information identified in The Director of the Federal Register dated February 7, 2013. this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness approved the incorporation by reference (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–55–4039, Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, of certain publications listed in this AD dated February 7, 2013. 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 as of January 4, 2016. (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–55–5007, 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email dated February 7, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com; docket on the Internet at http:// (n) Other FAA AD Provisions Internet http://www.airbus.com. (4) You may view this service information www.regulations.gov/ The following provisions also apply to this at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-1048 or in AD: person at the Docket Management (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this Facility, U.S. Department of (AMOCs): The Manager, International Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (5) You may view this service information 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested that is incorporated by reference at the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. National Archives and Records Washington, DC. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Administration (NARA). For information on For service information identified in request to your principal inspector or local the availability of this material at NARA, call this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., Flight Standards District Office, as Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// appropriate. If sending information directly 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- locations.html. Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280– Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email Issued in Renton, Washington, on Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet November 9, 2015. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. Michael Kaszycki, view this referenced service information Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Acting Manager, Transport Airplane at the FAA, Transport Airplane AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate [FR Doc. 2015–29851 Filed 11–25–15; 8:45 am] Renton, WA. For information on the principal inspector, or lacking a principal availability of this material at the FAA, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding call 425–227–1221. It is also available district office. The AMOC approval letter on the Internet at http:// must specifically reference this AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 1048. 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73964 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 228 / Friday, November 27, 2015 / Rules and Regulations FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom FR 3500, January 23, 2015) or on the air commerce by prescribing regulations Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, determination of the cost to the public. for practices, methods, and procedures International Branch, ANM–116, the Administrator finds necessary for Conclusion Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, safety in air commerce. This regulation 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, We reviewed the relevant data and is within the scope of that authority Washington WA 98057–3356; telephone determined that air safety and the because it addresses an unsafe condition (425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149. public interest require adopting this AD that is likely to exist or develop on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: as proposed except for minor editorial products identified in this rulemaking changes. We have determined that these action. Discussion minor changes: • Are consistent with the intent that Regulatory Findings We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 3500, We determined that this AD will not part 39 by adding an AD that would January 23, 2015) for correcting the have federalism implications under apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model unsafe condition; and Executive Order 13132. This AD will F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The • Do not add any additional burden not have a substantial direct effect on NPRM published in the Federal upon the public than was already the States, on the relationship between Register on January 23, 2015 (80 FR proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 3500, the national government and the States, 3500). We are issuing this AD to detect January 23, 2015). or on the distribution of power and and correct cracking of the oblique Related Service Information Under 1 responsibilities among the various frame 67–2, which could lead to failure CFR Part 51 levels of government. of the oblique frame 67–2, and For the reasons discussed above, I Fokker Services B.V. has issued certify that this AD: consequent loss of the structural Service Bulletin SBF100–53–124, dated integrity of the tail section. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory January 23, 2014; and Service Bulletin The European Aviation Safety Agency action’’ under Executive Order 12866; SBF100–53–125, Revision 1, dated (EASA), which is the Technical Agent 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the February 13, 2014. The service for the Member States of the European DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures information describes procedures for a Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); one-time detailed inspection of the Directive 2014–0039, dated February 20, 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in oblique frame 67–2 for any cracking, 2014, dated (referred to after this as the Alaska; and and repair if necessary. This service Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness 4. Will not have a significant information is reasonably available Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct economic impact, positive or negative, because the interested parties have an unsafe condition for all Fokker on a substantial number of small entities access to it through their normal course Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 under the criteria of the Regulatory of business or by the means identified and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states: Flexibility Act. in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. Service experience has shown that cracks Costs of Compliance Examining the AD Docket can occur in oblique frame 67–2 in the tail section on aeroplanes with more than 29 000 We estimate that this AD affects 8 You may examine the AD docket on flight cycles (FC). airplanes of U.S. registry. the Internet at http:// This condition, if not detected and www.regulations.gov/ We also estimate that it will take corrected, can result in an exponential crack #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-1048; or in growth rate, possibly leading to failure of the about 1 work-hour per product to oblique frame 67–2 over a certain length and comply with the basic requirements of person at the Docket Management consequent loss of the structural integrity of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., the tail section of the aeroplane. per work-hour. Based on these figures, Monday through Friday, except Federal For the reasons described above, this we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. holidays. The AD docket contains this [EASA] AD requires a one-time [detailed] operators to be $680, or $85 per product. AD, the regulatory evaluation, any inspection of the oblique frame 67–2 for In addition, we estimate that any comments received, and other cracks and, depending on findings, necessary follow-on actions will take information. The street address for the accomplishment of a repair. about 12 work-hours and require parts Docket Operations office (telephone Repetitive inspections are planned to be 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES incorporated into a revision of Fokker costing $0, for a cost of $1,020 per Services Report SE–623, which is part of the product. We have no way of section. Airworthiness Limitations Section of the determining the number of aircraft that List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, for might need this action. which a separate [EASA] AD is expected to Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation be published. Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, Fokker Services All Operators Message Title 49 of the United States Code Safety. AOF100.187#02 provides additional specifies the FAA’s authority to issue information concerning the subject addressed Adoption of the Amendment rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, by this [EASA] AD. section 106, describes the authority of Accordingly, under the authority You may examine the MCAI in the AD the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: delegated to me by the Administrator, docket on the Internet at http:// Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as www.regulations.gov/ detail the scope of the Agency’s follows: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1048- authority. 0002. We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES Comments Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: We gave the public the opportunity to General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 participate in developing this AD. We section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows: received no comments on the NPRM (80 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 228 / Friday, November 27, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 73965 § 39.13 [Amended] Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Directorate, FAA, has the authority to www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested locations.html. the following new airworthiness using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. directive (AD): Issued in Renton, Washington, on In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your November 11, 2015. 2015–23–14 Fokker Services B.V.: request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as Michael Kaszycki, Amendment 39–18332. Docket No. FAA–2014–1048; Directorate Identifier appropriate. If sending information directly Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 2014–NM–055–AD. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, [FR Doc. 2015–29852 Filed 11–25–15; 8:45 am] (a) Effective Date International Branch, ANM–116, Transport BILLING CODE 4910–13–P This AD becomes effective January 4, 2016. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington WA (b) Affected ADs 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1137; fax None. (425) 227–1149. Information may be emailed DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (c) Applicability to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify Federal Energy Regulatory This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. your appropriate principal inspector, or Commission Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, lacking a principal inspector, the manager of certificated in any category, all serial the local flight standards district office/ 18 CFR Part 35 numbers. certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference [Docket No. RM15–2–000; Order No. 819] (d) Subject this AD. Air Transport Association (ATA) of Third-Party Provision of Primary (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any America Code 53, Fuselage. Frequency Response Service requirement in this AD to obtain corrective (e) Reason actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory This AD was prompted by reports that Commission, Department of Energy. cracks can occur in the oblique frame 67–2 by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– in the tail section on certain airplanes. We 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or ACTION: Final rule. are issuing this AD to detect and correct such the European Aviation Safety Agency cracking, which could lead to failure of the (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA SUMMARY: The Federal Energy oblique frame 67–2, and consequent loss of Design Organization Approval (DOA). If Regulatory Commission (Commission) is the structural integrity of the tail section. approved by the DOA, the approval must revising its regulations to foster include the DOA-authorized signature. competition in the sale of primary (f) Compliance (j) Related Information frequency response service. Specifically, Comply with this AD within the the Commission amends its regulations compliance times specified, unless already Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA governing market-based rates for public done. Airworthiness Directive 2014–0039, dated utilities pursuant to the Federal Power (g) Inspection and Repair February 20, 2014, for related information. Act (FPA) to permit the sale of primary For airplanes that have accumulated more This MCAI may be found in the AD docket frequency response service at market- than 29,000 total flight cycles since the on the Internet at http:// based rates by sellers with market-based airplane’s first flight as of the effective date www.regulations.gov/ rate authority for sales of energy and of this AD: Within 500 flight cycles or 12 #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1048-0002. capacity. months after the effective date of this AD, (k) Material Incorporated by Reference DATES: This Final Rule will become whichever occurs first, do a one-time detailed inspection of the oblique frame 67– (1) The Director of the Federal Register effective February 25, 2016. 2 for any cracking, in accordance with the approved the incorporation by reference FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker (IBR) of the service information listed in this Rahim Amerkhail (General Information), Service Bulletin SBF100–53–124, dated paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Office of Energy Policy and January 23, 2014. For the purposes of this Innovation, Federal Energy Regulatory AD, a detailed inspection is an intensive (2) You must use this service information examination of a specific item, installation, as applicable to do the actions required by Commission, 888 First Street NE., or assembly to detect damage, failure, or this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– irregularity. Available lighting is normally (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–53– 8266. supplemented with a direct source of good 124, dated January 23, 2014. Gregory Basheda (Market Power lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–53– Screening Information), Office of Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying 125, Revision 1, dated February 13, 2014. Energy Market Regulation, Federal lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface (3) For service information identified in Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 cleaning and elaborate procedures may be this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, First Street NE., Washington, DC required. 20426, (202) 502–6479. 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; (h) Corrective Action telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 Lina Naik (Legal Information), Office of If any cracking is found during the (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ the General Counsel, Federal Energy inspection required by paragraph (g) of this fokker.com; Internet http:// Regulatory Commission, 888 First AD, before further flight, repair the oblique www.myfokkerfleet.com. Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, frame 67–2, in accordance with the (4) You may view this service information (202) 502–8882. Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES Service Bulletin SBF100–53–125, Revision 1, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For dated February 13, 2014. information on the availability of this Order No. 819 material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions (5) You may view this service information Final Rule The following provisions also apply to this that is incorporated by reference at the (Issued November 20, 2015) AD: National Archives and Records (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (NARA). For information on 1. The Federal Energy Regulatory (AMOCs): The Manager, International the availability of this material at NARA, call Commission (Commission) is revising VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Nov 25, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27NOR1.SGM 27NOR1


Document Created: 2015-12-14 14:05:40
Document Modified: 2015-12-14 14:05:40
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD becomes effective January 4, 2016.
ContactTom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149.
FR Citation80 FR 73963 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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