81 FR 3051 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 12 (January 20, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 12 (January 20, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-00636 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 20, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 3051-3053] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00636] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-8467; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-107-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 all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a design review that revealed no controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical locations inside the fuel tanks or connected to the walls of the fuel tanks. This proposed AD would require installing additional and improved bonding provisions in the fuel tanks and revising the airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating fuel airworthiness limitation items and critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs). We are proposing 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: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 7, 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- 8467; or in person at the Docket Operations office 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-2015-8467; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-107-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 2014-0108, 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 23086, May 7, 2001)], and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12. The review conducted by Fokker Services on the Fokker F28 design, in response to these regulations, revealed that no controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical locations, inside the fuel tank or connected to the fuel tank wall. 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 [and a revision of the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable]. These modifications 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. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 8467. [[Page 3052]] 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 (66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001) 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 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, single failures in combination with a latent condition(s), and in-service failure experience. For all four 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 (66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001). (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 1 CFR Part 51 Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-058, dated January 9, 2014, including Appendix SBF28-28-058/ APP01, dated July 15, 2014. The service information describes procedures for installing improved bonding provisions for the transfer jet pumps, ventilation float valves, center tank overflow valves, and level control pilot valves wiring conduit, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions. Fokker Services B.V. has also issued Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28- 28-050, Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. The service information describes certain fuel airworthiness limitation items and critical design configuration control limitations. 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 these same type designs. This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or CDCCLs. Compliance with these actions and/or CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 21 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $8,925, or $1,785 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, [[Page 3053]] 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-2015-8467; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-107-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by March 7, 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 that revealed no controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical locations inside the fuel tanks or connected to the walls of the fuel tanks. 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 At the next scheduled opening of the fuel tanks after the effective date of this AD, but no later than 84 months after the effective date of this AD, install additional and improved bonding provisions in the fuel tanks, and do the applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Services Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-058, dated January 9, 2014, including Appendix SBF28-28-058/APP01, dated July 15, 2014. (h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Before further flight after completing the installation specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: 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)(c) of Fokker Services Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-058, dated January 9, 2014, including Appendix SBF28-28- 058/APP01, dated July 15, 2014. The initial compliance times for the tasks are at the latest of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD. (1) At the applicable time specified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. (2) Before further flight after completing the installation specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. (3) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and CDCCLs After accomplishment of 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: 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: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 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) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2014- 0108, dated May 8, 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 Docket No. FAA-2015-8467. (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 January 5, 2016. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-00636 Filed 1-19-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided this AD to prevent an ignition source in Comments Invited
the procedures and tests identified as RC can the fuel tank vapor space, which could
be done and the airplane can be put back in We invite you to send any written
result in a fuel tank explosion and relevant data, views, or arguments about
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or consequent loss of the airplane.
changes to procedures or tests identified as this proposed AD. Send your comments
RC require approval of an AMOC. DATES: We must receive comments on to an address listed under the
this proposed AD by March 7, 2016. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
(p) Related Information
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, FAA–2015–8467; Directorate Identifier
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 2014–NM–107–AD’’ at the beginning of
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following your comments. We specifically invite
2013–0234R2, dated October 7, 2013, for
related information. This MCAI may be methods: comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
found in the AD docket on the Internet at • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for aspects of this proposed AD. We will
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–8470. consider all comments received by the
instructions for submitting comments.
(2) For service information identified in closing date and may amend this
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness • Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments.
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice • Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http://
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each
You may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD.
information on the availability of this 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 The European Aviation Safety Agency
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
6. 2016. p.m., Monday through Friday, except (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Federal holidays. for the Member States of the European
Victor Wicklund,
For service information identified in Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
this proposed AD, contact Fokker Directive 2014–0108, dated May 8, 2014
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., (referred to after this the Mandatory
[FR Doc. 2016–00634 Filed 1–19–16; 8:45 am]
P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Continuing Airworthiness Information,
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Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280– or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email condition for all Fokker Services B.V.
technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may 4000 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Federal Aviation Administration view this referenced service information Prompted by an accident * * *, the
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
14 CFR Part 39 Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., published Special Federal Aviation
Regulation (SFAR) 88 [(66 FR 23086, May 7,
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8467; Directorate Renton, WA. For information on the 2001)], and the Joint Aviation Authorities
Identifier 2014–NM–107–AD] availability of this material at the FAA, (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/
call 425–227–1221. 12.
RIN 2120–AA64 The review conducted by Fokker Services
Examining the AD Docket on the Fokker F28 design, in response to
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker these regulations, revealed that no controlled
Services B.V. Airplanes You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http:// bonding provisions are present on a number
of critical locations, inside the fuel tank or
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for connected to the fuel tank wall.
Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– This condition, if not corrected, could
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 8467; or in person at the Docket create an ignition source in the fuel tank
(NPRM). Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel
p.m., Monday through Friday, except tank explosions and consequent loss of the
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Federal holidays. The AD docket aeroplane.
airworthiness directive (AD) for all contains this proposed AD, the To address this potential unsafe condition,
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark Fokker Services developed a set of fuel tank
regulatory evaluation, any comments
1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. bonding modifications.
received, and other information. The For the reasons described above, this
This proposed AD was prompted by a street address for the Docket Operations [EASA] AD requires the Installation of
design review that revealed no office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in additional and improved bonding provisions
controlled bonding provisions are the ADDRESSES section. Comments will [and a revision of the maintenance or
present on a number of critical locations be available in the AD docket shortly inspection program, as applicable]. These
inside the fuel tanks or connected to the after receipt. modifications require opening of the fuel
walls of the fuel tanks. This proposed tank access panels.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom More information on this subject can be
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AD would require installing additional
and improved bonding provisions in the Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, found in Fokker Services All Operators
fuel tanks and revising the airplane International Branch, ANM–116, Message AOF28.038#02.
maintenance or inspection program, as Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, You may examine the MCAI in the
applicable, by incorporating fuel 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA AD docket on the Internet at http://
airworthiness limitation items and 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; www.regulations.gov by searching for
critical design configuration control fax 425–227–1149. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
limitations (CDCCLs). We are proposing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 8467.
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on a substantial number of small entities January 9, 2014, including Appendix SBF28– approved by the DOA, the approval must
under the criteria of the Regulatory 28–058/APP01, dated July 15, 2014. include the DOA-authorized signature.
Flexibility Act. (h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection (k) Related Information
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Program (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Before further flight after completing the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation installation specified in paragraph (g) of this Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
safety, Incorporation by reference, AD, or within 30 days after the effective date Directive 2014–0108, dated May 8, 2014, for
Safety. of this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the related information. This MCAI may be
airplane maintenance or inspection program, found in the AD docket on the Internet at
The Proposed Amendment http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
as applicable, by incorporating the fuel
Accordingly, under the authority airworthiness limitation items and critical and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–8467.
delegated to me by the Administrator, design configuration control limitations (2) For service information identified in
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (CDCCLs) specified in paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
Fokker Services Proforma Service Bulletin Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
39 as follows:
SBF28–28–058, dated January 9, 2014, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
including Appendix SBF28–28–058/APP01, telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
DIRECTIVES dated July 15, 2014. The initial compliance
times for the tasks are at the latest of the fokker.com; Internet http://
times specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 service information at the FAA, Transport
continues to read as follows: and (h)(3) of this AD.
(1) At the applicable time specified in Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–050, Renton, WA. For information on the
Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. availability of this material at the FAA, call
§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) Before further flight after completing 425–227–1221.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the installation specified in paragraph (g) of Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
the following new airworthiness this AD. 5, 2016.
directive (AD): (3) Within 30 days after the effective date Victor Wicklund,
of this AD.
Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA– Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
2015–8467; Directorate Identifier 2014– (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
NM–107–AD. CDCCLs [FR Doc. 2016–00636 Filed 1–19–16; 8:45 am]
(a) Comments Due Date After accomplishment of the revision BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no
We must receive comments by March 7, alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
2016. intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(b) Affected ADs actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as
an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) Federal Aviation Administration
None.
in accordance with the procedures specified
(c) Applicability in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
14 CFR Part 39
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 [Docket No. FAA–2014–0922; Directorate
The following provisions also apply to this Identifier 2014–NM–156–AD]
airplanes, certificated in any category, all
AD:
serial numbers. RIN 2120–AA64
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance:
(d) Subject The Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel. has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Airplanes
AD, if requested using the procedures found
(e) Reason in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR AGENCY: Federal Aviation
39.19, send your request to your principal Administration (FAA), DOT.
This AD was prompted by a design review
that revealed no controlled bonding inspector or local Flight Standards District ACTION: Supplemental notice of
provisions are present on a number of critical Office, as appropriate. If sending information proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
locations inside the fuel tanks or connected directly to the International Branch, send it reopening of comment period.
to the walls of the fuel tanks. We are issuing to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace
this AD to prevent an ignition source in the Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier
fuel tank vapor space, which could result in Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 proposed airworthiness directive (AD)
a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; for certain Airbus Model A319 and
the airplane. telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. A320 series airplanes. The NPRM
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
(f) Compliance proposed to require the modification of
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate eight fastener locations in the longeron
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already principal inspector, or lacking a principal area below the emergency exit cut-outs
done. inspector, the manager of the local flight on the left-hand (LH) and right-hand
standards district office/certificate holding (RH) sides. The NPRM was prompted by
(g) Installation of Bonding Provisions district office. The AMOC approval letter a report that fatigue cracking could
At the next scheduled opening of the fuel must specifically reference this AD. appear at certain fastener locations in
tanks after the effective date of this AD, but (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
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the longeron area below the emergency
no later than 84 months after the effective requirement in this AD to obtain corrective exit cut-outs. This proposed AD is
date of this AD, install additional and actions from a manufacturer, the action must
intended to complete certain mandated
improved bonding provisions in the fuel be accomplished using a method approved
tanks, and do the applicable related by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– programs intended to support the
investigative and corrective actions, in 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or airplane reaching its limit of validity
accordance with the Accomplishment the European Aviation Safety Agency (LOV) of the engineering data that
Instructions of Fokker Services Proforma (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA support the established structural
Service Bulletin SBF28–28–058, dated Design Organization Approval (DOA). If maintenance program. This action
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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 March 7, 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 3051 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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