81 FR 1565 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 8 (January 13, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 8 (January 13, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2015-33283 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 1565-1568] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-33283] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-8430; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-093-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. [[Page 1566]] ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by accomplishment of a taxi-out checklist which revealed that the elevator movement was partially obstructed due to rotation of the flight control lock adjuster bracket. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the elevator tension control regulator for discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of the elevator tension control regulators, which could result in jamming of the elevator mechanism and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 29, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: (202) 493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone: +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax: +31 (0)88-6280-111; email: [email protected]; 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- 8430; 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-2015-8430; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-093-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 AD 2015-0091, dated May 26, 2015 (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: During the accomplishment of the taxi-out checklist on an F28 Mark 0100 aeroplane, the flight crew noticed that the elevator movement was partially obstructed. The subsequent investigation revealed that this was due to rotation of the flight control lock adjuster bracket, which had come loose from the elevator tension control regulator. Two of the three attachment bolts were found broken, and two nuts were missing. Although no root cause could be identified for the absence of these nuts, they are considered as the main contributor to the occurrence. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to jamming of the elevator mechanism, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services published Service Bulletin (SB) SBF 100-27-095 which provides instructions to detect and correct any discrepancies, and to re- install missing or broken parts (if any). For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time inspection of the elevator tension control regulator and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). More information on this subject can be found in Fokker Services All Operators Message AOF100-198. Discrepancies include loose control lock adjuster brackets, broken bracket attachment bolts, and missing nuts. 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-2015-8430. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-27- 095, dated April 22, 2015. The service information describes procedures for a one-time inspection of the elevator tension control regulator for discrepancies, and corrective actions 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. 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 8 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take 1 work-hour per product to do the inspection in this proposed AD, and 1 work-hour per product to report inspection findings. The average labor rate is $85 per work- hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $1,360, or $170 per product. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. [[Page 1567]] Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this proposed AD is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this proposed AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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-2015-8430; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-093-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by February 29, 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 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by accomplishment of a taxi-out checklist which revealed that the elevator movement was partially obstructed due to rotation of the flight control lock adjuster bracket. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of the elevator tension control regulators, which could result in jamming of the elevator mechanism and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection/Corrective Actions At the next scheduled opening of access panels 346AB or 346BL after the effective date of this AD, but no later than 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Do a one-time detailed inspection of the elevator tension control regulator for discrepancies, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-27-095, dated April 22, 2015. If the flight control lock adjuster bracket is found loose, any bracket attachment bolt is found broken, or any nut is missing, before further flight, do all applicable corrective actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-27-095, dated April 22, 2015. (h) Reporting Requirement Submit a report of any positive findings during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to 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: [email protected]; Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. (1) For airplanes on which the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is accomplished on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after performing the inspection. (2) For airplanes on which the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is accomplished before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (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, 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: [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. (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. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for [[Page 1568]] failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0091, dated May 26, 2015, 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-2015-8430. (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: [email protected]; 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 December 29, 2015. Philip Forde, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2013– (i) Replacement of Certain AC Generator in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
0703; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM– Mounting Adaptors 39.19, send your request to your principal
004–AD. For airplanes having AC generator inspector or local Flight Standards District
mounting adapters that have P/N 31708–500 Office, as appropriate. If sending information
(a) Comments Due Date
or 31708–501: Within the later of the times directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:
We must receive comments by February Program Manager, Continuing Operational
specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this
29, 2016. Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
AD, replace the AC generator mounting
(b) Affected ADs adapter with a new AC generator mounting Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
adapter having P/N 31708–510 or 31708–511. telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–
None. 5531. Before using any approved AMOC,
(1) Before the accumulation of 120 months
(c) Applicability on the AC generator mounting adapter. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(2) Within 12 months, or 2,000 flight hours, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
or when the generator is removed from of the local flight standards district office/
DHC–8–102, –103, –106, –201, –202, –301,
–311, and –315 airplanes; certificated in any service, whichever occurs first after the certificate holding district office. The AMOC
category; serial numbers 003 through 672 effective date of this AD. approval letter must specifically reference
inclusive. this AD.
(j) Airplane Maintenance Program Revision (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
(d) Subject For airplanes having AC generator requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Air Transport Association (ATA) of mounting adapters that have P/N 31708–510 actions from a manufacturer, the action must
America Code 24, Electrical power. or 31708–511: Within 30 days after the be accomplished using a method approved
effective date of this AD, revise the airplane by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
(e) Reason maintenance or inspection program, as Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or
This AD was prompted by a report of a applicable, by incorporating maintenance Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
pilot commanding an in-flight engine shut review board (MRB) Task 2420/14 in the Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval
down in response to a low oil pressure applicable maintenance program manual Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
warning indication. Further investigation specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of the approval must include the DAO-
revealed the mounting studs in the engine this AD. The initial compliance time for MRB authorized signature.
mounted alternating current (AC) generator Task 2420/14 is prior to the accumulation of
mounting plate were pulled out of position (n) Related Information
10,000 total flight hours or within 60 months
and the threaded interface in the plate since installation of the part, whichever (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
corroded. We are issuing this AD to detect occurs first. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
and correct corrosion in the AC generator (1) For Model DHC–8–102, –103, and –106 AD CF–2012–29R1, dated April 28, 2015, for
mounting plate, which could result in a gap airplanes: de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 related information. This MCAI may be
between the AC generator and the generator Temporary Revision MRB–153, dated July 10, found in the AD docket on the Internet at
mounting plate, and cause loss of engine oil 2012, Part 1 Section 2—Systems, of the de http://www.regulations.gov/
and consequent engine failure. Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 Maintenance #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0703-0002.
(f) Compliance Program Manual PSM 1–8–7 MRB Report. (2) For service information identified in
(2) For Model DHC–8–201 and –202 this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
Comply with this AD within the Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
airplanes: de Havilland Dash 8 Series 200
compliance times specified, unless already Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
Temporary Revision MRB 2–31, dated July
done. telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: 416–375–
10, 2012, Part 1 Section 2—Systems of the de
(g) Inspection of AC Generator Mounting Havilland Dash 8 Series 200 Maintenance 4539; email: thd.qseries@
Adaptor and Corrective Action Program Manual PSM 1–82–7 MRB Report. aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
(3) For Model DHC–8–301, –311, and –315 www.bombardier.com. You may view this
Within 6,000 flight hours, or 36 months, or
airplanes: de Havilland Dash 8 Series 300 service information at the FAA, Transport
when the AC generator is removed for
Temporary Revision MRB 3–162, dated July Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
service, whichever occurs first, after the
10, 2012, Part 1 Section 2—Systems of the de Renton, WA. For information on the
effective date of this AD: Do a general visual
inspection and a mechanical inspection for Havilland Dash 8 Series 300 Maintenance availability of this material at the FAA, call
discrepancies (i.e., damage, corrosion, and Program Manual PSM 1–83–7 MRB Report. 425–227–1221.
failed mechanical inspection) on AC (k) No Alternative Actions or Intervals Issued in Renton, Washington, on
generator mounting adapters having P/N December 31, 2015.
31708–500 and P/N 31708–501, in After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by Phil Forde,
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
8–24–88, Revision A, dated September 23, actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
2014. If any discrepancy (i.e., damage, used unless the actions or intervals are [FR Doc. 2016–00167 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am]
corrosion, or failed mechanical inspection) is approved as an alternative method of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
found, before further flight, replace the AC compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
generator mounting adapter with a procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of
serviceable mounting adapter having P/N this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
31708–510, P/N 31708–511, P/N 31708–500,
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
or 31708–501, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier This paragraph provides credit for actions
Service Bulletin 8–24–88, Revision A, dated required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
September 23, 2014. actions were performed before the effective 14 CFR Part 39
date of this AD using Bombardier Service
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(h) Repetitive Inspections Bulletin 8–24–88, dated December 13, 2011. [Docket No. FAA–2015–8430; Directorate
For in-service mounting adapters that have Identifier 2015–NM–093–AD]
P/N 31708–500 or P/N 31708–501: Repeat the (m) Other FAA AD Provisions
general visual and mechanical inspection The following provisions also apply to this RIN 2120–AA64
required by paragraph (g) of this AD AD:
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,000 (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
flight hours, or 36 months after the most (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Services B.V. Airplanes
recent inspection, or when the AC generator Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
is removed for service, whichever occurs has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AGENCY:Federal Aviation
first. AD, if requested using the procedures found Administration (FAA), DOT.
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Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACTION: regulatory evaluation, any comments (SB) SBF 100–27–095 which provides
(NPRM). received, and other information. The instructions to detect and correct any
street address for the Docket Operations discrepancies, and to re-install missing or
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new broken parts (if any).
office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in For the reasons described above, this
airworthiness directive (AD) for all the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
be available in the AD docket shortly the elevator tension control regulator and,
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed after receipt. depending on findings, accomplishment of
AD was prompted by accomplishment applicable corrective action(s).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
of a taxi-out checklist which revealed More information on this subject can be
that the elevator movement was Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
found in Fokker Services All Operators
partially obstructed due to rotation of International Branch, ANM–116,
Message AOF100–198.
the flight control lock adjuster bracket. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Discrepancies include loose control
This proposed AD would require a one- lock adjuster brackets, broken bracket
time inspection of the elevator tension 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1137;
fax: 425–227–1149. attachment bolts, and missing nuts. You
control regulator for discrepancies, and may examine the MCAI in the AD
corrective actions if necessary. We are SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
docket on the Internet at http://
proposing this AD to detect and correct Comments Invited www.regulations.gov by searching for
discrepancies of the elevator tension and locating it in Docket No. FAA–
We invite you to send any written
control regulators, which could result in 2015–8430.
relevant data, views, or arguments about
jamming of the elevator mechanism and
this proposed AD. Send your comments Related Service Information Under 1
consequent reduced controllability of
to an address listed under the CFR Part 51
the airplane.
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
DATES: We must receive comments on FAA–2015–8430; Directorate Identifier Fokker Services B.V. has issued
this proposed AD by February 29, 2016. 2015–NM–093–AD’’ at the beginning of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–27–
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, your comments. We specifically invite 095, dated April 22, 2015. The service
using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory, information describes procedures for a
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy one-time inspection of the elevator
methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will tension control regulator for
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the discrepancies, and corrective actions if
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this necessary. This service information is
instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments. reasonably available because the
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. We will post all comments we interested parties have access to it
• Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http:// through their normal course of business
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any or by the means identified in the
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We ADDRESSES section.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
Washington, DC 20590. FAA’s Determination and Requirements
substantive verbal contact we receive of This Proposed AD
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
about this proposed AD.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– This product has been approved by
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion the aviation authority of another
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., The European Aviation Safety Agency country, and is approved for operation
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent in the United States. Pursuant to our
p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European bilateral agreement with the State of
Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0091, Design Authority, we have been notified
For service information identified in dated May 26, 2015 (referred to after of the unsafe condition described in the
this proposed AD, contact Fokker this as the Mandatory Continuing MCAI and service information
Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the referenced above. We are proposing this
P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition AD because we evaluated all pertinent
Netherlands; telephone: +31 (0)88– for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 information and determined an unsafe
6280–350; fax: +31 (0)88–6280–111; Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The condition exists and is likely to exist or
email: technicalservices@fokker.com; MCAI states: develop on other products of the same
Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. type design.
You may view this referenced service During the accomplishment of the taxi-out
checklist on an F28 Mark 0100 aeroplane, the Costs of Compliance
information at the FAA, Transport
flight crew noticed that the elevator
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue movement was partially obstructed. The We estimate that this proposed AD
SW., Renton, WA. For information on subsequent investigation revealed that this affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry.
the availability of this material at the was due to rotation of the flight control lock We also estimate that it would take 1
FAA, call 425–227–1221. adjuster bracket, which had come loose from work-hour per product to do the
the elevator tension control regulator. Two of inspection in this proposed AD, and 1
Examining the AD Docket the three attachment bolts were found work-hour per product to report
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You may examine the AD docket on broken, and two nuts were missing. Although inspection findings. The average labor
the Internet at http:// no root cause could be identified for the rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
www.regulations.gov by searching for absence of these nuts, they are considered as these figures, we estimate the cost of
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– the main contributor to the occurrence.
This condition, if not detected and
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
8430; or in person at the Docket corrected, could lead to jamming of the be $1,360, or $170 per product.
Management Facility between 9 a.m. elevator mechanism, possibly resulting in We have received no definitive data
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, reduced control of the aeroplane. that would enable us to provide cost
except Federal holidays. The AD docket To address this potential unsafe condition, estimates for the on-condition actions
contains this proposed AD, the Fokker Services published Service Bulletin specified in this proposed AD.
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Paperwork Reduction Act 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the date of this AD, but no later than 5,000 flight
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures hours after the effective date of this AD: Do
A federal agency may not conduct or a one-time detailed inspection of the elevator
sponsor, and a person is not required to (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in tension control regulator for discrepancies, in
respond to, nor shall a person be subject accordance with the Accomplishment
Alaska; and
to penalty for failure to comply with a 4. Will not have a significant Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
collection of information subject to the SBF100–27–095, dated April 22, 2015. If the
economic impact, positive or negative, flight control lock adjuster bracket is found
requirements of the Paperwork on a substantial number of small entities
Reduction Act unless that collection of loose, any bracket attachment bolt is found
under the criteria of the Regulatory broken, or any nut is missing, before further
information displays a current valid Flexibility Act. flight, do all applicable corrective actions in
OMB control number. The control accordance with the Accomplishment
number for the collection of information List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
required by this proposed AD is 2120– Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation SBF100–27–095, dated April 22, 2015.
0056. The paperwork cost associated safety, Incorporation by reference, (h) Reporting Requirement
with this proposed AD has been Safety.
detailed in the Costs of Compliance Submit a report of any positive findings
section of this document and includes The Proposed Amendment during any inspection required by paragraph
(g) of this AD to Fokker Services B.V.,
time for reviewing instructions, as well Accordingly, under the authority
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
as completing and reviewing the delegated to me by the Administrator, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
collection of information. Therefore, all the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part telephone: +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax: +31
reporting associated with this proposed 39 as follows: (0)88–6280–111; email: technicalservices@
AD is mandatory. Comments concerning fokker.com; Internet http://
the accuracy of this burden and PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS www.myfokkerfleet.com.
suggestions for reducing the burden DIRECTIVES (1) For airplanes on which the inspection
should be directed to the FAA at 800 specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 accomplished on or after the effective date of
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
continues to read as follows: this AD: Submit the report within 30 days
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. after performing the inspection.
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. (2) For airplanes on which the inspection
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding accomplished before the effective date of this
Title 49 of the United States Code AD: Submit the report within 30 days after
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness the effective date of this AD.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD):
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
section 106, describes the authority of Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA–
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 2015–8430; Directorate Identifier 2015– The following provisions also apply to this
NM–093–AD. AD:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date (AMOCs): The Manager, International
authority. We must receive comments by February Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
We are issuing this rulemaking under 29, 2016. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(b) Affected ADs
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
General requirements.’’ Under that None. request to your principal inspector or local
section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability Flight Standards District Office, as
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in appropriate. If sending information directly
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
air commerce by prescribing regulations Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
for practices, methods, and procedures certificated in any category, all serial International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
the Administrator finds necessary for numbers. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
safety in air commerce. This regulation (d) Subject Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
is within the scope of that authority telephone: 425–227–1137; fax: 425–227–
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
because it addresses an unsafe condition 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
America Code 27, Flight controls.
that is likely to exist or develop on ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
products identified in this rulemaking (e) Reason Before using any approved AMOC, notify
action. This AD was prompted by accomplishment your appropriate principal inspector, or
of a taxi-out checklist which revealed that the lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
Regulatory Findings elevator movement was partially obstructed the local flight standards district office/
due to rotation of the flight control lock certificate holding district office.
We determined that this proposed AD (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
would not have federalism implications adjuster bracket. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct discrepancies of the requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
under Executive Order 13132. This actions from a manufacturer, the action must
elevator tension control regulators, which
proposed AD would not have a could result in jamming of the elevator be accomplished using a method approved
substantial direct effect on the States, on by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
mechanism and consequent reduced
the relationship between the national controllability of the airplane. 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
Government and the States, or on the the European Aviation Safety Agency
(f) Compliance (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA
distribution of power and
Comply with this AD within the Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
responsibilities among the various
compliance times specified, unless already approved by the DOA, the approval must
levels of government. include the DOA-authorized signature.
done.
For the reasons discussed above, I (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
certify this proposed regulation: (g) Inspection/Corrective Actions agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory At the next scheduled opening of access person is not required to respond to, nor
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; panels 346AB or 346BL after the effective shall a person be subject to a penalty for
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failure to comply with a collection of proposed AD was prompted by a street address for the Docket Operations
information subject to the requirements of determination that the network interface office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that installed between the Information the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
collection of information displays a current Management System (IMS) 6000 unit be available in the AD docket shortly
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
and the Cabin Entertainment System after receipt.
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for (CES) network could affect the Aircraft FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
this collection of information is estimated to Control Domain (ACD) and result in the Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer,
be approximately 5 minutes per response, transmission of misleading navigational Avionics and Services Branch, ANE–
including the time for reviewing instructions, information to the flightcrew. This 172, FAA, New York Aircraft
completing and reviewing the collection of proposed AD would require inspecting Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart
information. All responses to this collection the network interface installation Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
of information are mandatory. Comments between the IMS and the CES, and 11590; telephone 516–228–7301; fax
concerning the accuracy of this burden and disconnecting the installation, if 516–794–5531.
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
necessary. We are proposing this AD to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: prevent the transmission of misleading
navigational information, which could Comments Invited
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200. adversely affect the ability of the We invite you to send any written
flightcrew to maintain the safe flight relevant data, views, or arguments about
(j) Related Information
and landing of the airplane. this proposed AD. Send your comments
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing to an address listed under the
DATES: We must receive comments on
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0091, dated this proposed AD by February 29, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
FAA–2015–8431; Directorate Identifier
May 26, 2015, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2015–NM–128–AD’’ at the beginning of
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following your comments. We specifically invite
searching for and locating it in Docket No. methods: comments on the overall regulatory,
FAA–2015–8430. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy
(2) For service information identified in
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this proposed AD. We will
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., consider all comments received by the
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. closing date and may amend this
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; proposed AD based on those comments.
telephone: +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax: +31 • Mail: U.S. Department of
We will post all comments we
(0)88–6280–111; email: technicalservices@ Transportation, Docket Operations,
receive, without change, to http://
fokker.com; Internet http:// M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this www.regulations.gov, including any
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
service information at the FAA, Transport personal information you provide. We
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., will also post a report summarizing each
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Renton, WA. For information on the substantive verbal contact we receive
Transportation, Docket Operations,
availability of this material at the FAA, call about this proposed AD.
425–227–1221. M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Discussion
Issued in Renton, Washington, on Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
December 29, 2015. Transport Canada Civil Aviation
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
Philip Forde, Friday, except Federal holidays. for Canada, has issued Canadian
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane For service information identified in
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–19,
this proposed AD, contact Bombardier, dated July 20, 2015 (referred to after this
[FR Doc. 2015–33283 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am] Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 as the Mandatory Continuing
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416–375– MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
4000; fax 416–375–4539; email for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; 700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes.
Internet http://www.bombardier.com. The MCAI states:
Federal Aviation Administration
You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport It was discovered that on certain
14 CFR Part 39 aeroplanes, the network interface installed
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue between the Information Management
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8431; Directorate SW., Renton, WA. For information on System (IMS) 6000 unit and the Cabin
Identifier 2015–NM–128–AD] the availability of this material at the Entertainment System (CES) network may
FAA, call 425–227–1221. affect the Aircraft Control Domain (ACD).
RIN 2120–AA64 This could potentially compromise the
Examining the AD Docket operational integrity of the avionics system
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, and result in misleading navigational
You may examine the AD docket on
Inc. Airplanes information to the flight crew. Misleading
the Internet at http://
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
navigational information could have adverse
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for effects on the safe operation of the aeroplane.
Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– This [Canadian] AD mandates the [general
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 8431; or in person at the Docket visual] inspection [to determine if pins are
(NPRM). Management Facility between 9 a.m. present at positions 25, 27, 48, and 50] and
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, disconnection, as required, of the network
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new except Federal holidays. The AD docket interface installation between the IMS and
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain contains this proposed AD, the the CES.
Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–700–1A10 regulatory evaluation, any comments You may examine the MCAI in the
and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This received, and other information. The AD docket on the Internet at http://
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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 February 29, 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 | 81 FR 1565 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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