81 FR 34929 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 105 (June 1, 2016)

Page Range		34929-34931
FR Document		2016-12521
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 airplanes. This proposed AD prompted by reports indicating that the main landing gear (MLG) could not be extended and locked down during approach. This proposed AD would require a detailed inspection of the restrictor check valve filter screens to detect any degraded or failed filter screens, and installation of serviceable parts. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct any degraded or failed filter screens. This condition, if not corrected, could prevent MLG extension and lock-down and result in an emergency landing with consequent injury to occupants and damage to the airplane.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6895; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-068-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 airplanes. This proposed AD 
prompted by reports indicating that the main landing gear (MLG) could 
not be extended and locked down during approach. This proposed AD would 
require a detailed inspection of the restrictor check valve filter 
screens to detect any degraded or failed filter screens, and 
installation of serviceable parts. We are proposing this AD to detect 
and correct any degraded or failed filter screens. This condition, if 
not corrected, could prevent MLG extension and lock-down and result in 
an emergency landing with consequent injury to occupants and damage to 
the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 18, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, 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-2016-
6895; 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-2016-6895; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-068-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.

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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 2015-0077, dated May 6, 2015 (referred to after 
this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Fokker Services 
B.V. Model F.28 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Two occurrences were reported concerning two different 
aeroplanes, where during approach, after selecting landing gear 
down, one of the main landing gears (MLG) could not be extended and 
locked down. In both cases, subsequent investigation revealed that 
the filter screen of the corresponding restrictor check valve 
(integrated in a hydraulic hose assembly) was broken, and debris 
inside the restrictor check valve was blocking the return flow from 
the affected MLG actuator. Additional inspection of the fleet of the 
operator involved revealed more damaged or failed filter screens.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could prevent MLG 
extension and lock-down, possibly resulting in an emergency landing 
with consequent damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants.
    To address this unsafe condition, Fokker Services published 
SBF28-32-164 and SBF100-32-166 to provide instructions for removal 
of the affected hydraulic hoses (including the restrictor check 
valve) to be inspected in-shop, and for installation of serviceable 
parts. Fokker Services also published Component SB CSB-32-026 to 
provide those in-shop inspection instructions to detect any damaged 
filter screen.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a 
onetime removal of the landing gear hydraulic hoses for the purpose 
of an in-shop inspection of the affected restrictor check valves 
filter screens and, depending on findings, re-installation, or 
replacement of the affected hose(s) with a serviceable part.
    This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim action to detect 
any degraded or failed filter screens and remove them from service 
and to collect additional data; further [EASA] AD action may follow. 
More information on this subject can be found in Fokker Services All 
Operators Messages AOF28.041 and AOF100.189#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-2016-
6895.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Fokker Services B.V. has issued the following service 
information, which describe procedures for the replacement of hydraulic 
hose assemblies.
     Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-32-164, dated January 14, 
2015.
     Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-166, dated January 14, 
2015.
    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 design.

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, and 1 work-
hour per product for reporting. The average labor rate is $85 per work-
hour. Required parts would cost about $3,100 per product. Based on 
these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. 
operators to be $26,160, or $3,270 per product.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for 
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the 
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of 
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control 
number for the collection of information required by this proposed AD 
is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed AD has 
been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and 
includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and 
reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting 
associated with this proposed AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the 
accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should 
be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 
20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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.

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Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2016-6895; Directorate 
Identifier 2015-NM-068-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 18, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. airplanes, certificated 
in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(l) and (c)(2) of 
this AD.
    (1) Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes, all serial 
numbers (S/Ns).
    (2) Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, S/Ns 
11003 through 11110 inclusive and S/N 11992, modified in service as 
specified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-32-123; and S/Ns 11111 
through 11241 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing 
Gear.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports indicating that the main landing 
gear (MLG) could not be extended and locked down during approach. We 
are issuing this AD to detect and correct any degraded or failed 
filter screens. This condition, if not corrected, could prevent MLG 
extension and lock-down and result in an emergency landing with 
consequent injury to occupants and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection

    Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, do a 
detailed inspection of the restrictor check valve filter screens to 
detect any degraded or failed filter screens including dents and 
missing wire, and install serviceable parts (hydraulic hose 
assemblies), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-32-164, dated January 14, 2015 (for 
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes); or SBF100-32-
166, dated January 14, 2015 (for Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 
airplanes); as applicable. Any affected hydraulic hose assembly must 
be replaced before further flight after the inspection.

(h) Serviceable Part

    For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable part is a part number 
(P/N) 97867-1 or P/N 97867-3 hydraulic hose assembly (including the 
restrictor check valve) that has not previously been installed on an 
airplane, or a P/N 97867-1 or P/N 97867-3 hydraulic hose assembly 
(including the restrictor check valve) that has passed an inspection 
as specified in Fokker Services Component Service Bulletin CSB-32-
026.

(i) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a 
replacement P/N 97867-1 or P/N 97867-3 hydraulic hose assembly on an 
airplane, unless the hydraulic hose assembly is a serviceable part 
as defined in paragraph (h) of this AD.

(j) Reporting Requirements

    At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(l) or (j)(2) 
of this AD, submit a report of the results (including no findings) 
of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Send the 
report to Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services, Service 
Engineering, P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, 
email [email protected]. The report must include the type 
of damage found and airplane flight cycles and also any no findings.
    (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of 
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
    (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this 
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of 
this AD.

(k) 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: [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.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or 
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a 
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a 
collection of information subject to the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information 
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number 
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for 
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, 
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All 
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments 
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing 
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, AES-200.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness 
Directive 2015-0077, dated May 6, 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-
2016-6895.
    (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 May 17, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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further flight after any inspection required in Germany, telephone: +49 (0) 8153–30–2280; Washington, DC 20590.
paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, fax: +49 (0) 8153–30–3030; email: • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
replace any guide pin that exceeds the custsupport.dorner228@ruag.com; Internet: address above between 9 a.m. and 5
acceptable wear-limits as defined in http://www.ruag.com/. You may review p.m., Monday through Friday, except
paragraph 4.1 of Dornier 228 Alert Service copies of the referenced service information
Bulletin No. ASB–228–279, revision 1, dated at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Federal holidays.
September 22, 2015. Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
For service information identified in
Note 1 to paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2) and (f)(3) information on the availability of this this NPRM, contact Fokker Services
of this AD: If the flight cycles or hours TIS material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box
of the throttle box assembly is unknown, use 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May
the hours TIS of the airplane to determine the
20, 2016.
Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280–
compliance time for the inspection. 350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email
Pat Mullen,
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may
The following provisions also apply to this Aircraft Certification Service.
view this referenced service information
AD: [FR Doc. 2016–12609 Filed 5–31–16; 8:45 am]
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance at the FAA, Transport Airplane
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
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FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Renton, WA. For information on the
for this AD, if requested using the procedures availability of this material at the FAA,
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION call 425–227–1221.
ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri You may examine the AD docket on
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816) 14 CFR Part 39 the Internet at http://
329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov. [Docket No. FAA–2016–6895; Directorate www.regulations.gov by searching for
Before using any approved AMOC on any Identifier 2015–NM–068–AD] and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
6895; or in person at the Docket
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in RIN 2120–AA64
the FAA Flight Standards District Office Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Airworthiness Directives; Fokker and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement Services B.V. Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from contains this proposed AD, the
a manufacturer or other source, use these AGENCY: Federal Aviation regulatory evaluation, any comments
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective Administration (FAA), DOT. received, and other information. The
actions are considered FAA-approved if they ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking street address for the Docket Operations
are approved by the State of Design Authority (NPRM). office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
(or their delegated agent). You are required the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
to assure the product is airworthy before it SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new be available in the AD docket shortly
is returned to service. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any after receipt.
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
airplanes. This proposed AD prompted Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
person is not required to respond to, nor by reports indicating that the main International Branch, ANM–116,
shall a person be subject to a penalty for landing gear (MLG) could not be Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
failure to comply with a collection of extended and locked down during 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
information subject to the requirements of approach. This proposed AD would 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that require a detailed inspection of the fax 425–227–1149.
collection of information displays a current restrictor check valve filter screens to
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
detect any degraded or failed filter
Control Number for this information screens, and installation of serviceable Comments Invited
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
parts. We are proposing this AD to We invite you to send any written
be approximately 5 minutes per response, detect and correct any degraded or relevant data, views, or arguments about
including the time for reviewing instructions, failed filter screens. This condition, if this proposed AD. Send your comments
completing and reviewing the collection of not corrected, could prevent MLG to an address listed under the
information. All responses to this collection extension and lock-down and result in ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
of information are mandatory. Comments an emergency landing with consequent FAA–2016–6895; Directorate Identifier
concerning the accuracy of this burden and injury to occupants and damage to the 2015–NM–068–AD’’ at the beginning of
suggestions for reducing the burden should airplane.
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
your comments. We specifically invite
DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory,
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, this proposed AD by July 18, 2016. economic, environmental, and energy
AES–200. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this proposed AD. We will
using the procedures found in 14 CFR consider all comments received by the
(h) Related Information
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following closing date and may amend this
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Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety methods: proposed AD based on those comments.
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2009–0031R1, dated
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we
March 29, 2016, for related information. You receive, without change, to http://
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–6983. • Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We
For service information related to this AD, • Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each
contact RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive
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Discussion • Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100– Authority for This Rulemaking
The European Aviation Safety Agency 32–166, dated January 14, 2015. Title 49 of the United States Code
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent This service information is reasonably specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
for the Member States of the European available because the interested parties rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness have access to it through their normal section 106, describes the authority of
Directive 2015–0077, dated May 6, 2015 course of business or by the means the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
(referred to after this as the Mandatory identified in the ADDRESSES section. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Continuing Airworthiness Information, detail the scope of the Agency’s
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe authority.
of This Proposed AD
condition for certain Fokker Services We are issuing this rulemaking under
B.V. Model F.28 airplanes. The MCAI This product has been approved by the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
states: the aviation authority of another Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Two occurrences were reported concerning country, and is approved for operation General requirements.’’ Under that
two different aeroplanes, where during in the United States. Pursuant to our section, Congress charges the FAA with
approach, after selecting landing gear down, bilateral agreement with the State of promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
one of the main landing gears (MLG) could Design Authority, we have been notified air commerce by prescribing regulations
not be extended and locked down. In both of the unsafe condition described in the for practices, methods, and procedures
cases, subsequent investigation revealed that the Administrator finds necessary for
the filter screen of the corresponding
MCAI and service information
restrictor check valve (integrated in a referenced above. We are proposing this safety in air commerce. This regulation
hydraulic hose assembly) was broken, and AD because we evaluated all pertinent is within the scope of that authority
debris inside the restrictor check valve was information and determined an unsafe because it addresses an unsafe condition
blocking the return flow from the affected condition exists and is likely to exist or that is likely to exist or develop on
MLG actuator. Additional inspection of the develop on other products of these same products identified in this rulemaking
fleet of the operator involved revealed more type design. action.
damaged or failed filter screens.
This condition, if not detected and Costs of Compliance Regulatory Findings
corrected, could prevent MLG extension and We determined that this proposed AD
lock-down, possibly resulting in an We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry. would not have federalism implications
emergency landing with consequent damage
to the aeroplane and injury to occupants. under Executive Order 13132. This
We also estimate that it would take proposed AD would not have a
To address this unsafe condition, Fokker about 1 work-hour per product to
Services published SBF28–32–164 and substantial direct effect on the States, on
SBF100–32–166 to provide instructions for
comply with the basic requirements of the relationship between the national
removal of the affected hydraulic hoses this proposed AD, and 1 work-hour per Government and the States, or on the
(including the restrictor check valve) to be product for reporting. The average labor distribution of power and
inspected in-shop, and for installation of rate is $85 per work-hour. Required responsibilities among the various
serviceable parts. Fokker Services also parts would cost about $3,100 per levels of government.
published Component SB CSB–32–026 to product. Based on these figures, we For the reasons discussed above, I
provide those in-shop inspection instructions estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
to detect any damaged filter screen. certify this proposed regulation:
U.S. operators to be $26,160, or $3,270 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
For the reasons described above, this per product.
[EASA] AD requires a onetime removal of the action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
landing gear hydraulic hoses for the purpose Paperwork Reduction Act 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
of an in-shop inspection of the affected DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
restrictor check valves filter screens and, A federal agency may not conduct or (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
depending on findings, re-installation, or sponsor, and a person is not required to 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
replacement of the affected hose(s) with a respond to, nor shall a person be subject Alaska; and
serviceable part. to penalty for failure to comply with a
This [EASA] AD is considered to be an 4. Will not have a significant
collection of information subject to the economic impact, positive or negative,
interim action to detect any degraded or
failed filter screens and remove them from
requirements of the Paperwork on a substantial number of small entities
service and to collect additional data; further Reduction Act unless that collection of under the criteria of the Regulatory
[EASA] AD action may follow. More information displays a current valid Flexibility Act.
information on this subject can be found in OMB control number. The control
Fokker Services All Operators Messages number for the collection of information List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
AOF28.041 and AOF100.189#02. required by this proposed AD is 2120– Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
You may examine the MCAI in the 0056. The paperwork cost associated safety, Incorporation by reference,
AD docket on the Internet at http:// with this proposed AD has been Safety.
www.regulations.gov by searching for detailed in the Costs of Compliance
section of this document and includes The Proposed Amendment
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
6895. time for reviewing instructions, as well Accordingly, under the authority
as completing and reviewing the delegated to me by the Administrator,
Related Service Information Under 1 collection of information. Therefore, all the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
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CFR Part 51 reporting associated with this proposed 39 as follows:
We reviewed Fokker Services B.V. has AD is mandatory. Comments concerning
issued the following service the accuracy of this burden and PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
information, which describe procedures suggestions for reducing the burden DIRECTIVES
for the replacement of hydraulic hose should be directed to the FAA at 800
assemblies. Independence Ave. SW., Washington, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
• Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–32– DC 20591, ATTN: Information continues to read as follows:
164, dated January 14, 2015. Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

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§ 39.13 [Amended] specified in Fokker Services Component collection of information displays a current
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Service Bulletin CSB–32–026. valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
the following new airworthiness Control Number for this information
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
directive (AD): As of the effective date of this AD, no this collection of information is estimated to
Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA– person may install a replacement P/N 97867– be approximately 5 minutes per response,
2016–6895; Directorate Identifier 2015– 1 or P/N 97867–3 hydraulic hose assembly including the time for reviewing instructions,
NM–068–AD. on an airplane, unless the hydraulic hose completing and reviewing the collection of
assembly is a serviceable part as defined in information. All responses to this collection
(a) Comments Due Date paragraph (h) of this AD. of information are mandatory. Comments
We must receive comments by July 18, concerning the accuracy of this burden and
(j) Reporting Requirements
2016. suggestions for reducing the burden should
At the applicable time specified in be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
(b) Affected ADs paragraph (j)(l) or (j)(2) of this AD, submit a Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
None. report of the results (including no findings) Information Collection Clearance Officer,
of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of AES–200.
(c) Applicability this AD. Send the report to Fokker Services
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. B.V., Technical Services, Service (l) Related Information
airplanes, certificated in any category, as Engineering, P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
identified in paragraphs (c)(l) and (c)(2) of Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, email Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
this AD. technicalservices@fokker.com. The report Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
(1) Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 must include the type of damage found and Airworthiness Directive 2015–0077, dated
airplanes, all serial numbers (S/Ns). airplane flight cycles and also any no May 6, 2015, for related information. This
(2) Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and findings. MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
4000 airplanes, S/Ns 11003 through 11110 (1) If the inspection was done on or after Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
inclusive and S/N 11992, modified in service the effective date of this AD: Submit the searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
as specified in Fokker Service Bulletin report within 30 days after the inspection. 2016–6895.
SBF28–32–123; and S/Ns 11111 through (2) If the inspection was done before the
(2) For service information identified in
11241 inclusive. effective date of this AD: Submit the report
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
within 30 days after the effective date of this
(d) Subject Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
AD.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
America Code 32, Landing Gear. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
The following provisions also apply to this (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
(e) Reason fokker.com; Internet http://
AD:
This AD was prompted by reports (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this
indicating that the main landing gear (MLG) (AMOCs): The Manager, International service information at the FAA, Transport
could not be extended and locked down Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
during approach. We are issuing this AD to Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Renton, WA. For information on the
detect and correct any degraded or failed approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested availability of this material at the FAA, call
filter screens. This condition, if not using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 425–227–1221.
corrected, could prevent MLG extension and In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 17,
lock-down and result in an emergency request to your principal inspector or local 2016.
landing with consequent injury to occupants Flight Standards District Office, as Dionne Palermo,
and damage to the airplane. appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(f) Compliance Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Comply with this AD within the International Branch, ANM–116, Transport [FR Doc. 2016–12521 Filed 5–31–16; 8:45 am]
compliance times specified, unless already Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
done. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
(g) Inspection
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Within 18 months after the effective date AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
of this AD, do a detailed inspection of the any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Office of the Secretary
restrictor check valve filter screens to detect principal inspector, or lacking a principal
any degraded or failed filter screens inspector, the manager of the local flight
including dents and missing wire, and install standards district office/certificate holding 14 CFR Part 382
serviceable parts (hydraulic hose assemblies), district office. The AMOC approval letter [Docket No. DOT–OST–2015–0246]
in accordance with the Accomplishment must specifically reference this AD.
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any RIN 2105–AE12
SBF28–32–164, dated January 14, 2015 (for requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 actions from a manufacturer, the action must Nondiscrimination on the Basis of
airplanes); or SBF100–32–166, dated January be accomplished using a method approved Disability in Air Travel: Negotiated
14, 2015 (for Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Rulemaking Committee Second
airplanes); as applicable. Any affected 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Meeting
hydraulic hose assembly must be replaced the European Aviation Safety Agency
before further flight after the inspection. (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA AGENCY: Office of the Secretary,
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If Department of Transportation.
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(h) Serviceable Part approved by the DOA, the approval must
ACTION: Notice of second public meeting
For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable include the DOA-authorized signature.
part is a part number (P/N) 97867–1 or P/N (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal of advisory committee.
97867–3 hydraulic hose assembly (including agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
the restrictor check valve) that has not person is not required to respond to, nor
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
previously been installed on an airplane, or shall a person be subject to a penalty for second meeting of the Advisory
a P/N 97867–1 or P/N 97867–3 hydraulic failure to comply with a collection of Committee on Accessible Air
hose assembly (including the restrictor check information subject to the requirements of Transportation (ACCESS Advisory
valve) that has passed an inspection as the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that Committee).

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Document Modified: 2018-02-08 07:27:33
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 July 18, 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 34929
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
81 FR 34929 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

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