81 FR 3059 - 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 | 2016-00633 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 20, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 3059-3061] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00633] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-8466; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-045-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 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the need for more restrictive fuel airworthiness limitations. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance program or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate certain fuel system airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD 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. 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. [[Page 3060]] 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- 8466; 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-2015-8466; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-045-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 2015-0032, dated February 24, 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: Fokker Services published issue 5 of Engineering Report SE-672, containing Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALIs) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). This report is Part 3 of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS Part 3) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, referred to in Section 06, Appendix 1, of the Fokker 70/100 Maintenance Review Board (MRB) document. The complete ALS currently consists of: Part 1--Report SE-473, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), Part 2--Report SE-623, ALIs and Safe Life Items (SLIs), and Part 3--Report SE-672, Fuel ALIs and CDCCLs. The instructions contained in those reports have been identified as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires implementation of the maintenance actions as specified in ALS Part 3 of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Fokker Services Engineering Report SE-672 at issue 5. We have determined that the actions identified in this AD are necessary to reduce the potential of structural failures or 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. 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-2015-8466. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker Services B.V. Engineering Report SE-672, Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI's and CDCCL's, Issue 5, released December 11, 2014. The service information describes 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 (i)(1) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the ALS inspection tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance with Fokker Services maintenance documentation. However, this AD does not include that requirement. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes are required by general airworthiness and operational regulations to perform maintenance using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We consider those methods to be adequate to address any corrective actions necessitated by the findings of ALS inspections required by this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. 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 $680, or $85 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that [[Page 3061]] 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-2015-8466; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-045-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 0070 and 0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the need for more restrictive fuel airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD 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. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Maintenance Program Revision (1) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the fuel airworthiness limitation items (ALIs) and critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) specified in Fokker Services B.V. Engineering Report SE-672, Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI's and CDCCL's, Issue 5, released December 11, 2014. (2) The initial compliance times and repetitive intervals for the actions are at the applicable times specified within Fokker Services B.V. Engineering Report SE-672, Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI's and CDCCL's, Issue 5, released December 11, 2014. If any discrepancy is found, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency; or Fokker B.V. Service's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Repair any discrepancy before further flight. (h) No Alternative Inspections, Inspection Intervals, or CDCCLs After accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative inspections, inspection intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) 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, 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 EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.'s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0032, dated February 24, 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 Docket No. FAA-2015-8466. (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. 2016-00633 Filed 1-19-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(d) Subject (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of CDCCLs Renton, WA. For information on the
After accomplishing the revision required availability of this material at the FAA, call
America Code 28, Fuel.
by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative 425–227–1221.
(e) Reason actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
This AD was prompted by a design review CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, 6, 2016.
that revealed insufficient measures were intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an
Victor Wicklund,
taken to ensure the correct locking of the alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in
accordance with the procedures specified in Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
attachments of the fuel quantity tank units Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(FQTUs) in each wing tank. When an FQTU paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.
[FR Doc. 2016–00637 Filed 1–19–16; 8:45 am]
becomes loose, this could lead to insufficient (j) Credit for Previous Actions
clearance between the FQTU and the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
This paragraph provides credit for actions
adjacent tank structure or other metal parts, required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
and under certain conditions, create an actions were performed before the effective
ignition source inside the wing fuel vapor DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
date of this AD using Fokker Service Bulletin
space. We are issuing this AD to prevent an SBF28–28–054, dated June 30, 2010, which
ignition source in the wing fuel tank vapor Federal Aviation Administration
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
space, which could result in a wing fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the (k) Other FAA AD Provisions 14 CFR Part 39
airplane. The following provisions also apply to this [Docket No. FAA–2015–8466; Directorate
AD: Identifier 2015–NM–045–AD]
(f) Compliance (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Comply with this AD within the (AMOCs): The Manager, International RIN 2120–AA64
compliance times specified, unless already Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
done. Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Services B.V. Airplanes
(g) Modification of the FQTUs using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
At the next scheduled opening of the fuel In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your AGENCY: Federal Aviation
tanks after the effective date of this AD, but request to your principal inspector or local Administration (FAA), DOT.
no later than 84 months after the effective Flight Standards District Office, as ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
date of this AD, modify the FQTU in each appropriate. If sending information directly (NPRM).
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
main wing tank by applying sealant to cover
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
the nuts, washers, and stud ends of the FQTU
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport airworthiness directive (AD) for all
attachments, and do an inspection for leakage Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
of the tank access panels, in accordance with Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
Service Bulletin SBF28–28–054, Revision 1, AD was prompted by the need for more
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- restrictive fuel airworthiness
including Fokker Manual Change AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
Notification MCNM–F28–037, Revision 1, any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate limitations. This proposed AD would
dated January 9, 2014. If any fuel leakage is principal inspector, or lacking a principal require revising the maintenance
found, before further flight, reapply the inspector, the manager of the local flight program or inspection program, as
sealant, in accordance with the standards district office/certificate holding applicable, to incorporate certain fuel
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker district office. The AMOC approval letter system airworthiness limitations. We
Service Bulletin SBF28–28–054, Revision 1, must specifically reference this AD. are proposing this AD to reduce the
including Fokker Manual Change (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any potential of ignition sources inside fuel
Notification MCNM–F28–037, Revision 1, requirement in this AD to obtain corrective tanks, which, in combination with
dated January 9, 2014. actions from a manufacturer, the action must flammable fuel vapors, could result in
be accomplished using a method approved
(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection fuel tank explosions and consequent
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
Program 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or loss of the airplane.
Before further flight after completing the the European Aviation Safety Agency DATES: We must receive comments on
modification specified in paragraph (g) of (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA this proposed AD by March 7, 2016.
this AD, or within 30 days after the effective Design Organization Approval (DOA). If ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
date of this AD, whichever occurs later: approved by the DOA, the approval must using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Revise the airplane maintenance or include the DOA-authorized signature. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
inspection program, as applicable, by (l) Related Information methods:
incorporating the fuel airworthiness
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
limitation item and critical design http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
configuration control limitation (CDCCL) instructions for submitting comments.
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0106, dated
specified in paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of Fokker
May 7, 2014, for related information. This • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Service Bulletin SBF28–28–054, Revision 1, MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the • Mail: U.S. Department of
dated January 9, 2014. The initial compliance Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. by Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
times for these tasks are at the latest of the searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
times specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), 2015–8469. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
and (h)(3) of this AD. (2) For service information identified in
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(1) At the applicable time specified in
Washington, DC 20590.
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–050,
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
(2) Before further flight after completing telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
the modification specified in paragraph (g) of (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
this AD. fokker.com; Internet http:// Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
(3) Within 30 days after the effective date www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this p.m., Monday through Friday, except
of this AD. service information at the FAA, Transport Federal holidays.
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For service information identified in Directive 2015–0032, dated February 24, referenced above. We are proposing this
this proposed AD, contact Fokker 2015 (referred to after this as the AD because we evaluated all pertinent
Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness information and determined an unsafe
P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct condition exists and is likely to exist or
Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280– an unsafe condition for all Fokker develop on other products of these same
350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 type designs.
technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states: This AD requires revisions to certain
http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may Fokker Services published issue 5 of operator maintenance documents to
view this referenced service information Engineering Report SE–672, containing Fuel include new actions (e.g., inspections)
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALIs) and and/or CDCCLs. Compliance with these
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Critical Design Configuration Control actions and/or CDCCLs is required by 14
Renton, WA. For information on the Limitations (CDCCLs). This report is Part 3 of CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have
availability of this material at the FAA, the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS been previously modified, altered, or
call 425–227–1221. Part 3) of the Instructions for Continued
repaired in the areas addressed by this
Airworthiness, referred to in Section 06,
Examining the AD Docket Appendix 1, of the Fokker 70/100 AD, the operator may not be able to
Maintenance Review Board (MRB) document. accomplish the actions described in the
You may examine the AD docket on The complete ALS currently consists of: revisions. In this situation, to comply
the Internet at http:// Part 1—Report SE–473, Certification with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
www.regulations.gov by searching for Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), Part 2— must request approval for an alternative
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Report SE–623, ALIs and Safe Life Items method of compliance according to
8466; or in person at the Docket (SLIs), and Part 3—Report SE–672, Fuel ALIs paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. The request
Management Facility between 9 a.m. and CDCCLs.
The instructions contained in those reports should include a description of changes
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to the required inspections that will
have been identified as mandatory actions for
except Federal holidays. The AD docket ensure the continued operational safety
continued airworthiness.
contains this proposed AD, the For the reasons described above, this of the airplane.
regulatory evaluation, any comments [EASA] AD requires implementation of the
received, and other information. The maintenance actions as specified in ALS Part Differences Between This Proposed AD
street address for the Docket Operations 3 of the Instructions for Continued and the MCAI or Service Information
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in Airworthiness, Fokker Services Engineering The MCAI specifies that if there are
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will Report SE–672 at issue 5. findings from the ALS inspection tasks,
be available in the AD docket shortly We have determined that the actions corrective actions must be accomplished
after receipt. identified in this AD are necessary to in accordance with Fokker Services
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom reduce the potential of structural maintenance documentation. However,
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, failures or of ignition sources inside fuel this AD does not include that
International Branch, ANM–116, tanks, which, in combination with requirement. Operators of U.S.-
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, flammable fuel vapors, could result in registered airplanes are required by
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA fuel tank explosions and consequent general airworthiness and operational
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; loss of the airplane. You may examine regulations to perform maintenance
fax 425–227–1149. the MCAI in the AD docket on the using methods that are acceptable to the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Internet at http://www.regulations.gov FAA. We consider those methods to be
by searching for and locating Docket No. adequate to address any corrective
Comments Invited FAA–2015–8466. actions necessitated by the findings of
We invite you to send any written ALS inspections required by this AD.
relevant data, views, or arguments about Related Service Information Under 1
this proposed AD. Send your comments CFR Part 51 Costs of Compliance
to an address listed under the Fokker Services B.V. has issued We estimate that this proposed AD
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Fokker Services B.V. Engineering Report affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry.
FAA–2015–8466; Directorate Identifier SE–672, Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI’s and We also estimate that it would take
2015–NM–045–AD’’ at the beginning of CDCCL’s, Issue 5, released December 11, about 1 work-hour per product to
your comments. We specifically invite 2014. The service information describes comply with the basic requirements of
comments on the overall regulatory, fuel airworthiness limitation items and this proposed AD. The average labor
economic, environmental, and energy critical design configuration control rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
aspects of this proposed AD. We will limitations. This service information is these figures, we estimate the cost of
consider all comments received by the reasonably available because the this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
closing date and may amend this interested parties have access to it be $680, or $85 per product.
proposed AD based on those comments. through their normal course of business
We will post all comments we or by the means identified in the Authority for This Rulemaking
receive, without change, to http:// ADDRESSES section. Title 49 of the United States Code
www.regulations.gov, including any specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
FAA’s Determination and Requirements rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
personal information you provide. We
of This Proposed AD section 106, describes the authority of
will also post a report summarizing each
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substantive verbal contact we receive This product has been approved by the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
about this proposed AD. the aviation authority of another Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
country, and is approved for operation detail the scope of the Agency’s
Discussion in the United States. Pursuant to our authority.
The European Aviation Safety Agency bilateral agreement with the State of We are issuing this rulemaking under
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent Design Authority, we have been notified the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
for the Member States of the European of the unsafe condition described in the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness MCAI and service information General requirements.’’ Under that
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section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
air commerce by prescribing regulations Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
certificated in any category, all serial Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
for practices, methods, and procedures
numbers. AMOC-REQUESTS@-faa.gov. Before using
the Administrator finds necessary for any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
safety in air commerce. This regulation (d) Subject principal inspector, or lacking a principal
is within the scope of that authority Air Transport Association (ATA) of inspector, the manager of the local flight
because it addresses an unsafe condition America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance standards district office/certificate holding
that is likely to exist or develop on Checks. district office. The AMOC approval letter
products identified in this rulemaking must specifically reference this AD.
(e) Reason (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
action.
This AD was prompted by the need for requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Regulatory Findings more restrictive fuel airworthiness actions from a manufacturer, the action must
limitations. We are issuing this AD to reduce be accomplished using a method approved
We determined that this proposed AD the potential of ignition sources inside fuel by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
would not have federalism implications tanks, which, in combination with flammable 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
under Executive Order 13132. This fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank the EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA
proposed AD would not have a explosions and consequent loss of the DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
substantial direct effect on the States, on airplane. must include the DOA-authorized signature.
the relationship between the national (f) Compliance (j) Related Information
Government and the States, or on the
Comply with this AD within the (1) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
distribution of power and compliance times specified, unless already
responsibilities among the various Directive 2015–0032, dated February 24,
done. 2015, for related information. This MCAI
levels of government. may be found in the AD docket on the
For the reasons discussed above, I (g) Maintenance Program Revision
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
certify this proposed regulation: (1) Within 12 months after the effective searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory date of this AD, revise the maintenance or 2015–8466.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; inspection program, as applicable, to (2) For service information identified in
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the incorporate the fuel airworthiness limitation this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
items (ALIs) and critical design configuration
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
control limitations (CDCCLs) specified in 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Fokker Services B.V. Engineering Report SE–
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
672, Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI’s and CDCCL’s, (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
Alaska; and Issue 5, released December 11, 2014.
4. Will not have a significant fokker.com; Internet http://
(2) The initial compliance times and
www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this
economic impact, positive or negative, repetitive intervals for the actions are at the
service information at the FAA, Transport
on a substantial number of small entities applicable times specified within Fokker
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
under the criteria of the Regulatory Services B.V. Engineering Report SE–672,
Renton, WA. For information on the
Flexibility Act. Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI’s and CDCCL’s, Issue
availability of this material at the FAA, call
5, released December 11, 2014. If any
425–227–1221.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 discrepancy is found, repair using a method
approved by the Manager, International Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 5, 2016.
safety, Incorporation by reference, Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Victor Wicklund,
Safety. Safety Agency; or Fokker B.V. Service’s
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
The Proposed Amendment Repair any discrepancy before further flight.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Accordingly, under the authority [FR Doc. 2016–00633 Filed 1–19–16; 8:45 am]
(h) No Alternative Inspections, Inspection
delegated to me by the Administrator, Intervals, or CDCCLs
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
After accomplishment of the actions
39 as follows: specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, no DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
alternative inspections, inspection intervals,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS or CDCCLs may be used unless the
DIRECTIVES Federal Aviation Administration
inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are
approved as an AMOC in accordance with
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1)
14 CFR Part 39
continues to read as follows: of this AD. [Docket No. FAA–2015–8463; Directorate
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2014–NM–226–AD]
§ 39.13 [Amended] The following provisions also apply to this RIN 2120–AA64
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
the following new airworthiness (AMOCs): The Manager, International
directive (AD): Airplanes
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA– Directorate, FAA, has the authority to AGENCY: Federal Aviation
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
2015–8466; Directorate Identifier 2015– Administration (FAA), DOT.
NM–045–AD. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(a) Comments Due Date request to your principal inspector or local (NPRM).
We must receive comments by March 7, Flight Standards District Office, as
2016. appropriate. If sending information directly SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–20–
(b) Affected ADs Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 11, for all Airbus Model A318, A319,
None. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD
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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 3059 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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