80 FR 74039 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 228 (November 27, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 228 (Friday, November 27, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 74039-74042] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-30007] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-5810; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-116-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a design review that revealed that a wiring failure, external to the center wing fuel tank, could cause a hot short circuit to a maximum level sensor wire, and result [[Page 74040]] in excessive heating of the maximum level sensor element. This proposed AD would require modifying the wiring of the maximum level sensors in the center wing fuel tank, performing after-installation tests, and corrective action if necessary. This proposed AD would also require revising the airplane maintenance or inspection program to incorporate fuel airworthiness limitation items and critical design configuration control limitations. We are proposing this AD to prevent 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. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 11, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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- 5810; 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-2015-5810; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-116-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 2014-0138, dated May 30, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states: * * * [T]he FAA published Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12. The review conducted by Fokker Services on the Fokker 70/100 design, in response to these regulations, revealed that a wiring failure, external to the centre wing fuel tank, causing a hot short circuit to a maximum (max) level sensor wire may result in excessive heating of the max level sensor element. This condition, if not corrected, could create an ignition source in the centre wing fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the aeroplane. EASA issued AD 2012-0240 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2012_0240.pdf/AD_2012-0240], to address this unsafe condition, which required installation of three fuses in the wiring of the max level sensor(s) in the centre wing fuel tank per Fokker Services Service Bulletin (SB) SBF100-28-073. After that AD was issued, it was found that this technical solution caused fuel spills during refueling and, consequently, EASA cancelled AD 2012-0240. More recently, Fokker Services issued SBF100-28-078, which cancelled SBF100-28-073, to correct the unsafe condition without the risk of fuel spills. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires removal of one fuse from post-SBF100-28-073 aeroplanes, and installation of only two fuses on pre-SBF100-28-073 aeroplanes and, subsequently, the implementation of the associated Critical Design Configuration Control Limitation (CDCCL) items. More information this subject can be found in Fokker Services All Operators Message AOF100.186#03. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2015-5810. 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 requires certain type design (i.e., type certificate (TC) and supplemental type certificate (STC)) holders to substantiate that their fuel tank systems can prevent ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This requirement applies to type design holders for large turbine-powered transport airplanes and for subsequent modifications to those airplanes. It requires them to perform design reviews and to develop design changes and maintenance procedures if their designs do not meet the new fuel tank safety standards. As explained in the preamble to the rule, we intended to adopt airworthiness directives to mandate any changes found necessary to address unsafe conditions identified as a result of these reviews. In evaluating these design reviews, we have established four criteria intended to define the unsafe conditions associated with fuel tank systems that [[Page 74041]] 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, combination of failures, and unacceptable (failure) experience. For all three failure 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. (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 CFR Part 51 Fokker has issued Service Bulletin SBF100-28-078, dated January 23, 2014. The service information describes procedures for modifying the wiring of the maximum level sensors in the center wing fuel tank, after-installation tests, and corrective action 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 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 the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 15 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take up to 9 work-hours per product to modify the wiring of the maximum level sensors in the center wing fuel tank, as specified in this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $1,700 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed modification on U.S. operators to be up to $36,975, or up to $2,465 per product. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to revise the maintenance or inspection program as specified in this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed revision on U.S. operators to be $1,275, or $85 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 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): Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2015-5810; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-116-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 11, 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, equipped with a center wing tank. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a design review which revealed that a wiring failure, external to the center wing fuel tank, could cause a hot short circuit to a maximum level sensor wire, and result in excessive heating of the maximum level sensor element. We are issuing this AD to prevent 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. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Wiring Modification Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the wiring of the maximum level sensors of the center wing fuel tank, as specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Before further flight after accomplishing the modification, [[Page 74042]] do all applicable tests and corrective actions, in accordance with Part 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-078, dated January 23, 2014. (1) For post-SBF100-28-073 configuration airplanes: Do the modification in accordance with Part 1 or Part 3, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100- 28-078, dated January 23, 2014. (2) For pre-SBF100-28-073 configuration airplanes: Do the modification in accordance with Part 2 or Part 4, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100- 28-078, dated January 23, 2014. (h) Revise Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 30 days after installing the modification specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable: Revise the airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the fuel airworthiness limitation items and critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) specified in paragraph 2.L.(1)(c) of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-078, dated January 23, 2014. (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 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, 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. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, 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 2014-0138, dated May 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 it in Docket No. FAA-2015-5810. (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 November 17, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-30007 Filed 11-25-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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in excessive heating of the maximum be available in the AD docket shortly SBF100–28–073. After that AD was issued, it
level sensor element. This proposed AD after receipt. was found that this technical solution caused
would require modifying the wiring of fuel spills during refueling and,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
the maximum level sensors in the center consequently, EASA cancelled AD 2012–
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 0240.
wing fuel tank, performing after- International Branch, ANM–116, More recently, Fokker Services issued
installation tests, and corrective action Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, SBF100–28–078, which cancelled SBF100–
if necessary. This proposed AD would 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 28–073, to correct the unsafe condition
also require revising the airplane 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; without the risk of fuel spills.
maintenance or inspection program to fax 425–227–1149. For the reasons described above, this
incorporate fuel airworthiness [EASA] AD requires removal of one fuse from
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
limitation items and critical design post-SBF100–28–073 aeroplanes, and
configuration control limitations. We Comments Invited installation of only two fuses on pre-SBF100–
are proposing this AD to prevent the 28–073 aeroplanes and, subsequently, the
We invite you to send any written implementation of the associated Critical
potential of ignition sources inside fuel relevant data, views, or arguments about Design Configuration Control Limitation
tanks, which, in combination with this proposed AD. Send your comments (CDCCL) items.
flammable fuel vapors, could result in to an address listed under the More information this subject can be found
fuel tank explosions and consequent ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. in Fokker Services All Operators Message
loss of the airplane. FAA–2015–5810; Directorate Identifier AOF100.186#03.
DATES: We must receive comments on 2014–NM–116–AD’’ at the beginning of You may examine the MCAI in the
this proposed AD by January 11, 2016. your comments. We specifically invite AD docket on the Internet at http://
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by comments on the overall regulatory, www.regulations.gov by searching for
any of the following methods: economic, environmental, and energy and locating it in Docket No. FAA–
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will 2015–5810.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the The FAA has examined the
instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this underlying safety issues involved in fuel
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments. tank explosions on several large
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we transport airplanes, including the
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http:// adequacy of existing regulations, the
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any service history of airplanes subject to
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We those regulations, and existing
Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each maintenance practices for fuel tank
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive systems. As a result of those findings,
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. we issued a regulation titled ‘‘Transport
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Airplane Fuel Tank System Design
Discussion
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Review, Flammability Reduction and
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 The European Aviation Safety Agency Maintenance and Inspection
p.m., Monday through Friday, except (EASA), which is the Technical Agent Requirements’’ (66 FR 23086, May 7,
Federal holidays. for the Member States of the European 2001). In addition to new airworthiness
For service information identified in Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness standards for transport airplanes and
this proposed AD, contact Fokker Directive 2014–0138, dated May 30, new maintenance requirements, this
Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., 2014 (referred to after this as the rule included Special Federal Aviation
P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Regulation No. 88 (‘‘SFAR 88,’’
Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280– Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Amendment 21–78, and subsequent
350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email an unsafe condition for certain Fokker Amendments 21–82 and 21–83).
technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 Among other actions, SFAR 88
http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states: requires certain type design (i.e., type
view this referenced service information * * * [T]he FAA published Special certificate (TC) and supplemental type
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88, and certificate (STC)) holders to substantiate
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) that their fuel tank systems can prevent
Renton, WA. For information on the published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12. ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This
availability of this material at the FAA, The review conducted by Fokker Services requirement applies to type design
call 425–227–1221. on the Fokker 70/100 design, in response to holders for large turbine-powered
these regulations, revealed that a wiring transport airplanes and for subsequent
Examining the AD Docket failure, external to the centre wing fuel tank,
modifications to those airplanes. It
causing a hot short circuit to a maximum
You may examine the AD docket on (max) level sensor wire may result in requires them to perform design reviews
the Internet at http:// excessive heating of the max level sensor and to develop design changes and
www.regulations.gov by searching for element. maintenance procedures if their designs
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– This condition, if not corrected, could do not meet the new fuel tank safety
5810; or in person at the Docket create an ignition source in the centre wing standards. As explained in the preamble
Management Facility between 9 a.m. fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting in to the rule, we intended to adopt
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and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of airworthiness directives to mandate any
except Federal holidays. The AD docket the aeroplane. changes found necessary to address
contains this proposed AD, the EASA issued AD 2012–0240 [http://
unsafe conditions identified as a result
ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2012_
regulatory evaluation, any comments 0240.pdf/AD_2012-0240], to address this of these reviews.
received, and other information. The unsafe condition, which required installation In evaluating these design reviews, we
street address for the Docket Operations of three fuses in the wiring of the max level have established four criteria intended
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in sensor(s) in the centre wing fuel tank per to define the unsafe conditions
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will Fokker Services Service Bulletin (SB) associated with fuel tank systems that
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require corrective actions. The Costs of Compliance 4. Will not have a significant
percentage of operating time during We estimate that this proposed AD economic impact, positive or negative,
which fuel tanks are exposed to affects 15 airplanes of U.S. registry. on a substantial number of small entities
flammable conditions is one of these We also estimate that it would take up under the criteria of the Regulatory
criteria. The other three criteria address to 9 work-hours per product to modify Flexibility Act.
the failure types under evaluation: the wiring of the maximum level List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
single failures, combination of failures, sensors in the center wing fuel tank, as
and unacceptable (failure) experience. specified in this proposed AD. The Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
For all three failure criteria, the average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. safety, Incorporation by reference,
evaluations included consideration of Required parts would cost about $1,700 Safety.
previous actions taken that may mitigate per product. Based on these figures, we The Proposed Amendment
the need for further action. estimate the cost of this proposed
Accordingly, under the authority
The Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) modification on U.S. operators to be up
delegated to me by the Administrator,
has issued a regulation that is similar to to $36,975, or up to $2,465 per product.
We also estimate that it would take the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
SFAR 88. (The JAA is an associated 39 as follows:
body of the European Civil Aviation about 1 work-hour per product to revise
Conference (ECAC) representing the the maintenance or inspection program PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
civil aviation regulatory authorities of a as specified in this proposed AD. The DIRECTIVES
number of European States who have average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
agreed to co-operate in developing and Based on these figures, we estimate the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
implementing common safety regulatory cost of this proposed revision on U.S. continues to read as follows:
standards and procedures.) Under this operators to be $1,275, or $85 per Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
regulation, the JAA stated that all product.
members of the ECAC that hold type § 39.13 [Amended]
Authority for This Rulemaking
certificates for transport category ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness
airplanes are required to conduct a
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD):
design review against explosion risks.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
We have determined that the actions section 106, describes the authority of Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA–
identified in this AD are necessary to 2015–5810; Directorate Identifier 2014–
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: NM–116–AD.
reduce the potential of ignition sources Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
inside fuel tanks, which, in combination detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date
with flammable fuel vapors, could result authority. We must receive comments by January 11,
in fuel tank explosions and consequent We are issuing this rulemaking under 2016.
loss of the airplane. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Related Service Information Under CFR None.
General requirements.’’ Under that
Part 51
section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability
Fokker has issued Service Bulletin promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
SBF100–28–078, dated January 23, air commerce by prescribing regulations Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes,
2014. The service information describes for practices, methods, and procedures certificated in any category, equipped with a
procedures for modifying the wiring of the Administrator finds necessary for center wing tank.
the maximum level sensors in the center safety in air commerce. This regulation (d) Subject
wing fuel tank, after-installation tests, is within the scope of that authority
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
and corrective action if necessary. This because it addresses an unsafe condition America Code 28, Fuel.
service information is reasonably that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking (e) Reason
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal action. This AD was prompted by a design review
course of business or by the means which revealed that a wiring failure, external
Regulatory Findings to the center wing fuel tank, could cause a
identified in the ADDRESSES section of
We determined that this proposed AD hot short circuit to a maximum level sensor
this NPRM. wire, and result in excessive heating of the
would not have federalism implications
FAA’s Determination and Requirements under Executive Order 13132. This maximum level sensor element. We are
of This Proposed AD issuing this AD to prevent the potential of
proposed AD would not have a
ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in
substantial direct effect on the States, on combination with flammable fuel vapors,
This product has been approved by the relationship between the national could result in fuel tank explosions and
the aviation authority of another Government and the States, or on the consequent loss of the airplane.
country, and is approved for operation distribution of power and
in the United States. Pursuant to our (f) Compliance
responsibilities among the various
bilateral agreement with the State of levels of government. Comply with this AD within the
Design Authority, we have been notified compliance times specified, unless already
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For the reasons discussed above, I
of the unsafe condition described in the certify this proposed regulation: done.
MCAI and service information 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (g) Wiring Modification
referenced above. We are proposing this action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Within 24 months after the effective date
AD because we evaluated all pertinent 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the of this AD: Modify the wiring of the
information and determined an unsafe DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures maximum level sensors of the center wing
condition exists and is likely to exist or (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); fuel tank, as specified in paragraph (g)(1) or
develop on other products of the same 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Before further
type design. Alaska; and flight after accomplishing the modification,
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do all applicable tests and corrective actions, approved by the DOA, the approval must DATES: We must receive comments on
in accordance with Part 5 of the include the DOA-authorized signature. this proposed AD by January 11, 2016.
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–28–078, dated (k) Related Information ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
January 23, 2014. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(1) For post-SBF100–28–073 configuration Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
airplanes: Do the modification in accordance Airworthiness Directive 2014–0138, dated methods:
with Part 1 or Part 3, as applicable, of the May 30, 2014, for related information. This • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Service Bulletin SBF100–28–078, dated Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by instructions for submitting comments.
January 23, 2014. searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA–2015–5810.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
(2) For pre-SBF100–28–073 configuration
airplanes: Do the modification in accordance (2) For service information identified in • Mail: U.S. Department of
with Part 2 or Part 4, as applicable, of the this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Service Bulletin SBF100–28–078, dated 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
January 23, 2014. telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 Washington, DC 20590.
(h) Revise Maintenance or Inspection
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
fokker.com; Internet http:// Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Program www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this
Within 30 days after installing the
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
service information at the FAA, Transport
modification specified in paragraph (g)(1) or Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(g)(2) of this AD, as applicable: Revise the Renton, WA. For information on the Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
airplane maintenance or inspection program, availability of this material at the FAA, call p.m., Monday through Friday, except
as applicable, to incorporate the fuel 425–227–1221. Federal holidays.
airworthiness limitation items and critical For service information identified in
design configuration control limitations Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 17, 2015. this proposed AD, contact Airbus SAS,
(CDCCLs) specified in paragraph 2.L.(1)(c) of Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–28–078, Jeffrey E. Duven,
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
dated January 23, 2014. Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service. Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
CDCCLs [FR Doc. 2015–30007 Filed 11–25–15; 8:45 am]
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
After accomplishing the revision required Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative may view this referenced service
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or information at the FAA, Transport
CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an
alternative method of compliance in Federal Aviation Administration SW., Renton, WA. For information on
accordance with the procedures specified in the availability of this material at the
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. 14 CFR Part 39 FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions [Docket No. FAA–2015–5815; Directorate Examining the AD Docket
The following provisions also apply to this Identifier 2015–NM–039–AD] You may examine the AD docket on
AD: the Internet at http://
RIN 2120–AA64
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.regulations.gov by searching for
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Airplanes 5815; or in person at the Docket
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Administration (FAA), DOT.
request to your principal inspector or local except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Flight Standards District Office, as ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
contains this proposed AD, the
appropriate. If sending information directly (NPRM). regulatory evaluation, any comments
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: received, and other information. The
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport airworthiness directive (AD) for certain street address for the Docket Operations
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Airbus Model A330–200 and –300 series office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; airplanes; and all Model A340–200, the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. –300, –500, and –600 series airplanes. be available in the AD docket shortly
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- This proposed AD was prompted by after receipt.
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using reports that the potable water service FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
panel access door was lost during flight. Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight This proposed AD would require International Branch, ANM–116,
standards district office/certificate holding modifying affected potable water service Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
district office. panel access doors. We are proposing 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the this AD to prevent failure of the latching 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
effective date of this AD, for any requirement mechanism of the potable water service fax 425–227–1149.
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from panel access door, which could result in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
a manufacturer, the action must be the loss of the potable water service
accomplished using a method approved by Comments Invited
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
panel access door during flight, and
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or resultant damage to the airplane (e.g., We invite you to send any written
the European Aviation Safety Agency damage to the trimmable horizontal relevant data, views, or arguments about
(EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA stabilizer) that could cause loss of this proposed AD. Send your comments
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If control of the airplane. to an address listed under the
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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 January 11, 2016. | |
| 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 74039 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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