81_FR_1883 81 FR 1874 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

81 FR 1874 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 9 (January 14, 2016)

Page Range1874-1876
FR Document2015-32259

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a design review, which revealed that no controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical locations outside the fuel tank. This AD requires installing additional and improved fuel system bonding provisions, and revising the airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating fuel airworthiness limitation items and critical design configuration control limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source in the fuel tank vapor space, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1982; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-108-AD; 
Amendment 39-18353; AD 2015-26-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark

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1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a design 
review, which revealed that no controlled bonding provisions are 
present on a number of critical locations outside the fuel tank. This 
AD requires installing additional and improved fuel system bonding 
provisions, and revising the airplane maintenance or inspection 
program, as applicable, by incorporating fuel airworthiness limitation 
items and critical design configuration control limitations. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source in the fuel tank vapor 
space, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss 
of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective February 18, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 18, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-1982 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 final rule, 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-2015-
1982.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Fokker Services B.V. 
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on June 15, 2015 (80 FR 34106).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0109, dated May 8, 2014 (referred to after 
this the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Fokker Services B.V. 
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Prompted by an accident * * *, the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA) published Special Federal Aviation Regulation 
(SFAR) 88 [(66 FR 223086, May 7, 2001)], and the Joint Aviation 
Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12.
    The review conducted by Fokker Services on the Fokker F28 
design, in response to these regulations, revealed that no 
controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical 
locations outside the fuel tank.
    This condition, if not corrected, could create an ignition 
source in the fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel 
tank explosions and consequent loss of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services 
developed a set of fuel tank bonding modifications.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the 
installation of additional and improved bonding provisions. These 
modifications do not require opening of the fuel tank access panels.
    More information on this subject can be found in Fokker Services 
All Operators Message AOF28.038#02.

Required actions include revising the airplane maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating fuel airworthiness 
limitation items and critical design configuration control limitations. 
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1982-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 34106, June 15, 
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 34106, June 15, 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 34106, June 15, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker F28 Appendix SB SBF28-28-
059/APP01, dated July 15, 2014, of Fokker F28 Proforma Service Bulletin 
SBF28-28-059, Revision 1, dated July 15, 2014. The service information 
describes procedures for the installation of additional bonding 
provisions outside the fuel tank. 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 11 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $140 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $5,375, or $1,075 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 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;

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    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-1982; 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.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2015-26-05 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18353. Docket No. FAA-
2015-1982; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-108-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective February 18, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000, 
2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, certificated in any category, all 
serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a design review, which revealed that no 
controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical 
locations outside the fuel tank. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
an ignition source in the fuel tank vapor space, which could result 
in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Installation of Bonding Provisions

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, install 
additional and improved fuel system bonding provisions, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker F28 
Appendix SB SBF28-28-059/APP01, dated July 15, 2014, of Fokker F28 
Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-059, Revision 1, dated July 15, 
2014.

(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program

    At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and 
(h)(2) of this AD: Revise the airplane maintenance or inspection 
program, as applicable, by incorporating the fuel airworthiness 
limitation items and critical design configuration control 
limitations (CDCCLs) specified in paragraph 1.L.(1)(b) of Fokker F28 
Appendix SB SBF28-28-059/APP01, dated July 15, 2014, of Fokker F28 
Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-059, Revision 1, dated July 15, 
2014.
    (1) Before further flight, after accomplishing the installation 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.

(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs

    After incorporating the revision required by paragraph (h) of 
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or 
CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are 
approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance 
with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom 
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. Information 
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The 
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service's 
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0109, dated May 8, 2014, for 
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-
1982-0002.

(l) 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 F28 Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-059, Revision 
1, dated July 15, 2014.
    (ii) Fokker F28 Appendix SB SBF28-28-059/APP01, dated July 15, 
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 December 11, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-32259 Filed 1-13-16; 8:45 am]
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1874 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 9 / Thursday, January 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations the initial inspection required by this (5) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1043, (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1043, paragraph terminates the inspections Revision 04, dated May 15, 1999, which is Revision 06, dated December 5, 2013. required by paragraphs (g), (i), and (l) of this not incorporated by reference in this AD. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1082, AD. (6) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1082, Revision 04, dated December 5, 2013. (4) The (1) For airplanes on which the actions Revision 01, dated December 10, 1997, which following service information was approved specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320– was incorporated by reference on November for IBR on August 13, 2004 (69 FR 41398, 57–1043 have not been done: At the later of 27, 1998 (63 FR 56542, October 22, 1998). July 9, 2004). the times specified in paragraphs (p)(1)(i) and (7) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1082, (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1043, (p)(1)(ii) of this AD. Revision 02, dated July 26, 1999, which is Revision 05, dated April 30, 2002. (i) Before the accumulation of 20,700 flight not incorporated by reference in this AD. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1082, cycles or 41,400 flight hours, whichever (8) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1082, Revision 03, dated April 30, 2002. Revision 03, dated April 30, 2002, which was (5) The following service information was occurs first since first flight of the airplane. incorporated by reference on August 13, 2004 approved for IBR on November 27, 1998 (63 (ii) Within 7,200 flight cycles or 14,400 (69 FR 41398, July 9, 2004). FR 56542, October 22, 1998). flight hours, whichever occurs first after doing the most recent inspection as specified (t) Other FAA AD Provisions (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1043, in the service information specified in Revision 02, dated May 14, 1997. Pages 1 The following provisions also apply to this through 6, 8, 13, and 14 of this service paragraph (o)(1), (o)(2), (o)(3), or (o)(4) of this AD: AD. bulletin are marked Revision 02, dated May (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 14, 1997; pages 7, 9 through 12, and 15 of (2) For airplanes on which the actions (AMOCs): The Manager, International this service bulletin are from the original specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320– Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane issue, dated February 16, 1993. 57–1043 have been done: At the latest of the Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1082, times specified in paragraphs (p)(2)(i), approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Revision 01, dated December 10, 1997. (p)(2)(ii), and (p)(2)(iii) of this AD. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (6) For service information identified in (i) Within 7,200 flight cycles or 14,400 In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness flight hours, whichever occurs first since request to your principal inspector or local Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice doing the actions specified in Airbus Service Flight Standards District Office, as Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; Bulletin A320–57–1043. appropriate. If sending information directly telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 (ii) Within 3,750 flight cycles or 7,500 to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ flight hours, whichever occurs first after July Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 31, 2012 (as described in Airbus Service International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (7) You may view this service information Bulletin A320–57–1082, Revision 04, dated Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, December 5, 2013). Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For (iii) Within 850 flight cycles or 1,700 flight telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. information on the availability of this hours, whichever occurs first after the Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. effective date of this AD. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate (8) You may view this service information (q) New Requirement of This AD: Repair of principal inspector, or lacking a principal that is incorporated by reference at the WCB inspector, the manager of the local flight National Archives and Records standards district office/certificate holding Administration (NARA). For information on If any crack is found during any inspection the availability of this material at NARA, call required by paragraph (p) of this AD: Before district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. further flight, repair using a method gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. approved by the Manager, International effective date of this AD, for any requirement Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Issued in Renton, Washington, on Directorate, FAA; the EASA; or Airbus’s a manufacturer, the action must be December 18, 2015. EASA DOA. accomplished using a method approved by Jeffrey E. Duven, the Manager, International Branch, ANM– (r) New Optional Terminating Action 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If Aircraft Certification Service. Modification of an airplane, in accordance approved by the DOA, the approval must [FR Doc. 2015–32519 Filed 1–13–16; 8:45 am] with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1043, include the DOA-authorized signature. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Revision 06, dated December 5, 2013, (u) Related Information constitutes terminating action for the actions (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION required by paragraph (p) of this AD. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA (s) Credit for Previous Actions Airworthiness Directive 2014–0065, dated Federal Aviation Administration March 14, 2014, for related information. This This paragraph provides credit for MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the applicable actions required by paragraphs (g) 14 CFR Part 39 Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by through (n) of this AD, if those actions were searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– [Docket No. FAA–2015–1982; Directorate performed before the effective date of this AD 2015–1275. using the applicable Airbus Service Identifier 2014–NM–108–AD; Amendment (2) Service information identified in this 39–18353; AD 2015–26–05] Information provided in paragraphs (s)(1) AD that is not incorporated by reference is through (s)(8) of this AD. available at the addresses specified in (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1043, RIN 2120–AA64 paragraphs (v)(6) and (v)(7) of this AD. dated February 16, 1993, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (v) Material Incorporated by Reference Airworthiness Directives; Fokker (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1043, Services B.V. Airplanes (1) The Director of the Federal Register Revision 01, dated June 14, 1996, which is approved the incorporation by reference AGENCY: Federal Aviation mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES not incorporated by reference in this AD. (IBR) of the service information listed in this Administration (FAA), Department of (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1043, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Revision 02, dated May 14, 1997, which was part 51. Transportation (DOT). incorporated by reference on November 27, (2) You must use this service information ACTION: Final rule. 1998 (63 FR 56542, October 22, 1998). as applicable to do the actions required by (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1043, this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Revision 03, dated October 24, 1997, which (3) The following service information was airworthiness directive (AD) for all is not incorporated by reference in this AD. approved for IBR on February 18, 2016. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 9 / Thursday, January 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 1875 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. The European Aviation Safety Agency Related Service Information Under 1 This AD was prompted by a design (EASA), which is the Technical Agent CFR Part 51 review, which revealed that no for the Member States of the European Fokker Services B.V. has issued controlled bonding provisions are Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Fokker F28 Appendix SB SBF28–28– present on a number of critical locations Directive 2014–0109, dated May 8, 2014 059/APP01, dated July 15, 2014, of outside the fuel tank. This AD requires (referred to after this the Mandatory Fokker F28 Proforma Service Bulletin installing additional and improved fuel Continuing Airworthiness Information, SBF28–28–059, Revision 1, dated July system bonding provisions, and revising or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe 15, 2014. The service information the airplane maintenance or inspection condition for all Fokker Services B.V. describes procedures for the installation program, as applicable, by incorporating Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and of additional bonding provisions fuel airworthiness limitation items and 4000 airplanes. The MCAI states: outside the fuel tank. This service critical design configuration control Prompted by an accident * * *, the information is reasonably available limitations. We are issuing this AD to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) because the interested parties have prevent an ignition source in the fuel published Special Federal Aviation access to it through their normal course tank vapor space, which could result in Regulation (SFAR) 88 [(66 FR 223086, May of business or by the means identified a fuel tank explosion and consequent 7, 2001)], and the Joint Aviation Authorities in the ADDRESSES section. loss of the airplane. (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/ DATES: This AD becomes effective 12. Costs of Compliance The review conducted by Fokker Services February 18, 2016. on the Fokker F28 design, in response to We estimate that this AD affects 5 The Director of the Federal Register these regulations, revealed that no controlled airplanes of U.S. registry. approved the incorporation by reference bonding provisions are present on a number We also estimate that it will take of certain publications listed in this AD of critical locations outside the fuel tank. about 11 work-hours per product to as of February 18, 2016. This condition, if not corrected, could comply with the basic requirements of ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD create an ignition source in the fuel tank this AD. The average labor rate is $85 docket on the Internet at http://www. vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel per work-hour. Required parts will cost tank explosions and consequent loss of the about $140 per product. Based on these regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA- aeroplane. figures, we estimate the cost of this AD 2015-1982 or in person at the Docket To address this potential unsafe condition, Management Facility, U.S. Department on U.S. operators to be $5,375, or $1,075 Fokker Services developed a set of fuel tank of Transportation, Docket Operations, bonding modifications. per product. M–30, West Building Ground Floor, For the reasons described above, this Authority for This Rulemaking Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey [EASA] AD requires the installation of Avenue SE., Washington, DC. additional and improved bonding provisions. Title 49 of the United States Code For service information identified in These modifications do not require opening specifies the FAA’s authority to issue this final rule, contact Fokker Services of the fuel tank access panels. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box More information on this subject can be section 106, describes the authority of found in Fokker Services All Operators the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Message AOF28.038#02. Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280– Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email Required actions include revising the detail the scope of the Agency’s technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet airplane maintenance or inspection authority. http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may program, as applicable, by incorporating We are issuing this rulemaking under view this referenced service information fuel airworthiness limitation items and the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, at the FAA, Transport Airplane critical design configuration control Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., limitations. You may examine the MCAI General requirements.’’ Under that Renton, WA. For information on the in the AD docket on the Internet at section, Congress charges the FAA with availability of this material at the FAA, http://www.regulations.gov/#!document promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in call 425–227–1221. It is also available Detail;D=FAA-2015-1982-0002. air commerce by prescribing regulations on the Internet at http:// for practices, methods, and procedures Comments the Administrator finds necessary for www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– We gave the public the opportunity to safety in air commerce. This regulation 1982. participate in developing this AD. We is within the scope of that authority received no comments on the NPRM (80 because it addresses an unsafe condition FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom FR 34106, June 15, 2015) or on the that is likely to exist or develop on Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, determination of the cost to the public. products identified in this rulemaking International Branch, ANM–116, action. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Conclusion 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA We reviewed the relevant data and Regulatory Findings 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; determined that air safety and the We determined that this AD will not fax 425–227–1149. public interest require adopting this AD have federalism implications under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: as proposed except for minor editorial Executive Order 13132. This AD will changes. We have determined that these not have a substantial direct effect on Discussion minor changes: the States, on the relationship between We issued a notice of proposed • Are consistent with the intent that the national government and the States, mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR or on the distribution of power and part 39 by adding an AD that would 34106, June 15, 2015) for correcting the responsibilities among the various apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model unsafe condition; and levels of government. F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 • Do not add any additional burden For the reasons discussed above, I airplanes. The NPRM published in the upon the public than was already certify that this AD: Federal Register on June 15, 2015 (80 proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 34106, 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory FR 34106). 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1876 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 9 / Thursday, January 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (e) Reason Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD was prompted by a design review, AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); which revealed that no controlled bonding any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate provisions are present on a number of critical principal inspector, or lacking a principal 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in locations outside the fuel tank. We are inspector, the manager of the local flight Alaska; and issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source standards district office/certificate holding 4. Will not have a significant in the fuel tank vapor space, which could district office. The AMOC approval letter economic impact, positive or negative, result in a fuel tank explosion and must specifically reference this AD. on a substantial number of small entities consequent loss of the airplane. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Flexibility Act. actions from a manufacturer, the action must Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already be accomplished using a method approved Examining the AD Docket done. by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– You may examine the AD docket on 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or (g) Installation of Bonding Provisions the European Aviation Safety Agency the Internet at http://www.regulations. gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-1982; Within 24 months after the effective date (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA or in person at the Docket Management of this AD, install additional and improved Design Organization Approval (DOA). If fuel system bonding provisions, in approved by the DOA, the approval must Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., accordance with the Accomplishment include the DOA-authorized signature. Monday through Friday, except Federal Instructions of Fokker F28 Appendix SB holidays. The AD docket contains this SBF28–28–059/APP01, dated July 15, 2014, (k) Related Information AD, the regulatory evaluation, any of Fokker F28 Proforma Service Bulletin Refer to Mandatory Continuing comments received, and other SBF28–28–059, Revision 1, dated July 15, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA information. The street address for the 2014. Airworthiness Directive 2014–0109, dated Docket Operations office (telephone (h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection May 8, 2014, for related information. This 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES Program MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the section. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/# At the later of the times specified in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD: !documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1982-0002. Revise the airplane maintenance or (l) Material Incorporated by Reference Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation inspection program, as applicable, by safety, Incorporation by reference, incorporating the fuel airworthiness (1) The Director of the Federal Register Safety. limitation items and critical design approved the incorporation by reference configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) (IBR) of the service information listed in this Adoption of the Amendment specified in paragraph 1.L.(1)(b) of Fokker paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR F28 Appendix SB SBF28–28–059/APP01, part 51. Accordingly, under the authority dated July 15, 2014, of Fokker F28 Proforma (2) You must use this service information delegated to me by the Administrator, Service Bulletin SBF28–28–059, Revision 1, as applicable to do the actions required by the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as dated July 15, 2014. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. follows: (1) Before further flight, after (i) Fokker F28 Proforma Service Bulletin accomplishing the installation required by SBF28–28–059, Revision 1, dated July 15, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) Within 30 days after the effective date 2014. DIRECTIVES of this AD. (ii) Fokker F28 Appendix SB SBF28–28– 059/APP01, dated July 15, 2014. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or (3) For service information identified in continues to read as follows: CDCCLs this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. After incorporating the revision required Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; § 39.13 [Amended] actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an the following new airworthiness fokker.com; Internet http://www.myfokker alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in fleet.com. directive (AD): accordance with the procedures specified in (4) You may view this service information 2015–26–05 Fokker Services B.V.: paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Amendment 39–18353. Docket No. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For FAA–2015–1982; Directorate Identifier information on the availability of this The following provisions also apply to this 2014–NM–108–AD. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. AD: (a) Effective Date (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (5) You may view this service information This AD becomes effective February 18, (AMOCs): The Manager, International that is incorporated by reference at the 2016. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane National Archives and Records Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Administration (NARA). For information on (b) Affected ADs approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested the availability of this material at NARA, call None. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. (c) Applicability request to your principal inspector or local mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Flight Standards District Office, as Issued in Renton, Washington, on Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 appropriate. If sending information directly December 11, 2015. airplanes, certificated in any category, all to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Michael Kaszycki, serial numbers. Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (d) Subject Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Air Transport Association (ATA) of Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; [FR Doc. 2015–32259 Filed 1–13–16; 8:45 am] America Code 28, Fuel. telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Jan 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\14JAR1.SGM 14JAR1


Document Created: 2016-01-14 02:51:08
Document Modified: 2016-01-14 02:51:08
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 February 18, 2016.
ContactTom 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 Citation81 FR 1874 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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