81 FR 36440 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 109 (June 7, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 7, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 36440-36443] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-11928] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-5810; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-116-AD; Amendment 39-18526; AD 2016-10-15] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a design review that revealed that a wiring failure, external to the center wing fuel tank, could cause a hot short circuit to a maximum level sensor wire, and result in excessive heating of the maximum level sensor element. This AD requires modifying the wiring of the maximum level sensors in the center wing fuel tank, performing after-installation tests, and corrective action if necessary. This AD also requires revising the airplane maintenance or inspection program to incorporate fuel airworthiness limitation items and critical design configuration control limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent 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: This AD becomes effective July 12, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 12, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax +31 (0)88-6280-111; email technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view [[Page 36441]] this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-5810. 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- 5810; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulation evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 27, 2015 (80 FR 74039) (``the NPRM''). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0138, dated May 30, 2014 (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 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states: * * * [T]he FAA published Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12. The review conducted by Fokker Services on the Fokker 70/100 design, in response to these regulations, revealed that a wiring failure, external to the centre wing fuel tank, causing a hot short circuit to a maximum (max) level sensor wire may result in excessive heating of the max level sensor element. This condition, if not corrected, could create an ignition source in the centre wing fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the aeroplane. EASA issued AD 2012-0240 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2012_0240.pdf/AD_2012-0240], to address this unsafe condition, which required installation of three fuses in the wiring of the max level sensor(s) in the centre wing fuel tank per Fokker Services Service Bulletin (SB) SBF100-28-073. After that AD was issued, it was found that this technical solution caused fuel spills during refueling and, consequently, EASA cancelled AD 2012-0240. More recently, Fokker Services issued SBF100-28-078, which cancelled SBF100-28-073, to correct the unsafe condition without the risk of fuel spills. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires removal of one fuse from post-SBF100-28-073 aeroplanes, and installation of only two fuses on pre-SBF100-28-073 aeroplanes and, subsequently, the implementation of the associated Critical Design Configuration Control Limitation (CDCCL) items. More information this subject can be found in Fokker Services All Operators Message AOF100.186#03. 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- 5810. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Explanation of Changes Made to This AD We have made the following changes to this AD. These changes are for formatting purposes and do not affect the requirements of this AD.Added a new paragraph (j) to this AD to specify the required service information, and redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Revised paragraph (g) of this AD by referring to the document citations in paragraph (j) of this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes: Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-078, dated January 23, 2014, and Fokker Manual Change Notification MCNM-F100-166, dated January 23, 2014. This service information describes procedures for modifying the wiring of the maximum level sensors in the center wing fuel tank, after-installation tests, and corrective action if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 15 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it takes up to 9 work-hours per product to modify the wiring of the maximum level sensors in the center wing fuel tank, as specified in this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work- hour. Required parts will cost about $1,700 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this modification on U.S. operators to be up to $36,975, or up to $2,465 per product. We also estimate that it takes about 1 work-hour per product to revise the maintenance or inspection program as specified in this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this revision on U.S. operators to be $1,275, 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 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. [[Page 36442]] Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 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): 2016-10-15 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18526. Docket No. FAA-2015-5810; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-116-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective July 12, 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, equipped with a center wing tank. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a design review which revealed that a wiring failure, external to the center wing fuel tank, could cause a hot short circuit to a maximum level sensor wire, and result in excessive heating of the maximum level sensor element. We are issuing this AD to prevent 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) Wiring Modification Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the wiring of the maximum level sensors of the center wing fuel tank, as specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Before further flight after accomplishing the modification, do all applicable tests and corrective actions, in accordance with Part 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (1) For post-SBF100-28-073 configuration airplanes: Do the modification in accordance with Part 1 or Part 3, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (2) For pre-SBF100-28-073 configuration airplanes: Do the modification in accordance with Part 2 or Part 4, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (h) Revise the Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 30 days after installing the modification specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable: Revise the airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the fuel airworthiness limitation items and critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) specified in paragraph 2.L.(1)(c) of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-078, dated January 23, 2014. (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs After accomplishing 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 in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (j) Required Service Information Do the actions specified in this AD in accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-078, dated January 23, 2014, and Fokker Manual Change Notification MCNM-F100-166, dated January 23, 2014, as applicable. (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, 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. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, 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. (l) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0138, dated May 30, 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-2015-5810. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-078, dated January 23, 2014, including the attached required drawings specified in paragraphs (m)(2)(i)(A), (m)(2)(i)(B), and (m)(2)(i)(C) of this AD, as applicable. (A) Drawing W41192, Sheet 052, Issue AW, ``Retro-Fit Wiring Diagram, Tank Fueling/Defueling, Center Tank,'' undated; (B) Drawing W41192, Sheet 054, Issue AW, ``Retro-Fit Wiring Diagram, Tank Fueling/Defueling,'' undated; and (C) Drawing W59520-405, ``Cableloom Connection List,'' Sheet 3, Issue F, dated May 12, 2011. (ii) Fokker Manual Change Notification MCNM-F100-166, dated January 23, 2014. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax +31 (0)88-6280-111; email technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. [[Page 36443]] (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12, 2016. Suzanne Masterson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-11928 Filed 6-6-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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certificated in any category, all serial Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 26,
numbers. Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 2016.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Michael Kaszycki,
(d) Subject using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Air Transport Association (ATA) of In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance request to your principal inspector or local
Checks. Flight Standards District Office, as [FR Doc. 2016–13101 Filed 6–6–16; 8:45 am]
appropriate. If sending information directly BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(e) Reason to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
This AD was prompted by the need for Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
more restrictive airworthiness limitations. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
We are issuing this AD to reduce the Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
potential for significant failure conditions Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Federal Aviation Administration
and consequent loss of controllability of the telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
airplane. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using 14 CFR Part 39
(f) Compliance any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate [Docket No. FAA–2015–5810; Directorate
Comply with this AD within the principal inspector, or lacking a principal Identifier 2014–NM–116–AD; Amendment
compliance times specified, unless already inspector, the manager of the local flight 39–18526; AD 2016–10–15]
done. standards district office/certificate holding
district office. The AMOC approval letter RIN 2120–AA64
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
must specifically reference this AD.
Program
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
(1) Within 12 months after the effective requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Services B.V. Airplanes
date of this AD, revise the maintenance or actions from a manufacturer, the action must
inspection program, as applicable, to be accomplished using a method approved AGENCY: Federal Aviation
incorporate the certification maintenance by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Administration (FAA), Department of
requirements (CMR) specified in ‘‘Fokker 70/ 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Transportation (DOT).
100 Certification Maintenance the EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA
Requirements,’’ of Fokker Services B.V. ACTION: Final rule.
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
Engineering Report, Airworthiness must include the DOA-authorized signature.
Limitations Section (ALS), SE–473, Issue 11, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
released January 19, 2015. (j) Related Information airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(2) Do the applicable initial CMR Refer to Mandatory Continuing Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark
inspection at the time specified in paragraph Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was
(g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable, Airworthiness Directive 2015–0027, dated prompted by a design review that
as specified in ‘‘Fokker 70/100 Certification February 20, 2015, for related information. revealed that a wiring failure, external
Maintenance Requirements,’’ of Fokker This MCAI may be found in the AD docket to the center wing fuel tank, could cause
Services B.V. Engineering Report, ALS, SE– on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
473, Issue 11, released January 19, 2015. If
a hot short circuit to a maximum level
by searching for and locating Docket No.
any discrepancy is found during any FAA–2016–0464.
sensor wire, and result in excessive
inspection, repair using a method approved heating of the maximum level sensor
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– (k) Material Incorporated by Reference element. This AD requires modifying
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or (1) The Director of the Federal Register the wiring of the maximum level
the European Aviation Safety Agency; or approved the incorporation by reference sensors in the center wing fuel tank,
Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA Design (IBR) of the service information listed in this performing after-installation tests, and
Organization Approval (DOA). Repair any paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR corrective action if necessary. This AD
discrepancy before further flight. part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
also requires revising the airplane
(i) For CMR inspection 783100–CM–01:
Within 1 year or 3,000 flight hours after the as applicable to do the actions required by maintenance or inspection program to
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. incorporate fuel airworthiness
first, but not later than 12,000 flight hours (i) Fokker Services B.V. Engineering limitation items and critical design
after accomplishing Maintenance Review Report, Airworthiness Limitations Section configuration control limitations. We
Board (MRB) Task 783100–00–04. (ALS), SE–473, Issue 11, released January 19, are issuing this AD to prevent the
(ii) For CMR inspection 783500–CM–01: 2015. potential of ignition sources inside fuel
Within 1 year or 3,000 flight hours after the (ii) Reserved. tanks, which, in combination with
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs (3) For service information identified in
flammable fuel vapors, could result in
first, but not later than 10,000 flight hours this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
after accomplishing MRB Task 783100–01– Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, fuel tank explosions and consequent
01. 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; loss of the airplane.
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 DATES: This AD becomes effective July
(h) No Alternative Inspections or Inspection (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
Intervals 12, 2016.
fokker.com; Internet http:// The Director of the Federal Register
After accomplishment of the actions www.myfokkerfleet.com.
approved the incorporation by reference
specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, no (4) You may view this service information
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) and at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, of certain publications listed in this AD
intervals, may be used, unless the actions or 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For as of July 12, 2016.
intervals are approved as an alternative information on the availability of this ADDRESSES: For service information
method of compliance (AMOC) in material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. identified in this final rule, contact
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accordance with the procedures specified in (5) You may view this service information Fokker Services B.V., Technical
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. that is incorporated by reference at the Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
National Archives and Records
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions Administration (NARA). For information on Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone
The following provisions also apply to this the availability of this material at NARA, call +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88–
AD: 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 6280–111; email technicalservices@
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- fokker.com; Internet http://
(AMOCs): The Manager, International locations.html. www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view
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this referenced service information at excessive heating of the max level sensor • Do not add any additional burden
the FAA, Transport Airplane element. upon the public than was already
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., This condition, if not corrected, could proposed in the NPRM.
Renton, WA. For information on the create an ignition source in the centre wing
fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting in Related Service Information Under 1
availability of this material at the FAA, a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of CFR Part 51
call 425–227–1221. It is also available the aeroplane.
on the Internet at http:// EASA issued AD 2012–0240 [http:// We reviewed Fokker Service Bulletin
www.regulations.gov by searching for ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2012_ SBF100–28–078, dated January 23,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 0240.pdf/AD_2012-0240], to address this 2014, and Fokker Manual Change
5810. unsafe condition, which required installation Notification MCNM–F100–166, dated
of three fuses in the wiring of the max level January 23, 2014.
Examining the AD Docket sensor(s) in the centre wing fuel tank per This service information describes
You may examine the AD docket on Fokker Services Service Bulletin (SB) procedures for modifying the wiring of
the Internet at http:// SBF100–28–073. After that AD was issued, it the maximum level sensors in the center
was found that this technical solution caused wing fuel tank, after-installation tests,
www.regulations.gov by searching for
fuel spills during refueling and,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– and corrective action if necessary. This
consequently, EASA cancelled AD 2012–
5810; or in person at the Docket 0240. service information is reasonably
Management Facility between 9 a.m. More recently, Fokker Services issued available because the interested parties
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, SBF100–28–078, which cancelled SBF100– have access to it through their normal
except Federal holidays. The AD docket 28–073, to correct the unsafe condition course of business or by the means
contains this AD, the regulation without the risk of fuel spills. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
evaluation, any comments received, and For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires removal of one fuse from Costs of Compliance
other information. The street address for
post-SBF100–28–073 aeroplanes, and We estimate that this AD affects 15
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
installation of only two fuses on pre-SBF100– airplanes of U.S. registry.
5527) is Docket Management Facility, 28–073 aeroplanes and, subsequently, the
U.S. Department of Transportation, We also estimate that it takes up to 9
implementation of the associated Critical
Docket Operations, M–30, West work-hours per product to modify the
Design Configuration Control Limitation
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, (CDCCL) items. wiring of the maximum level sensors in
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., More information this subject can be found the center wing fuel tank, as specified
Washington, DC 20590. in Fokker Services All Operators Message in this AD. The average labor rate is $85
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom AOF100.186#03. per work-hour. Required parts will cost
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, about $1,700 per product. Based on
You may examine the MCAI in the these figures, we estimate the cost of
International Branch, ANM–116, AD docket on the Internet at http://
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, this modification on U.S. operators to be
www.regulations.gov by searching for up to $36,975, or up to $2,465 per
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; product.
5810. We also estimate that it takes about 1
fax 425–227–1149.
Comments work-hour per product to revise the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
maintenance or inspection program as
We gave the public the opportunity to specified in this AD. The average labor
Discussion
participate in developing this AD. We rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
We issued a notice of proposed received no comments on the NPRM or
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR these figures, we estimate the cost of
on the determination of the cost to the this revision on U.S. operators to be
part 39 by adding an AD that would public.
apply to certain Fokker Services B.V. $1,275, or $85 per product.
Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 Explanation of Changes Made to This Authority for This Rulemaking
airplanes. The NPRM published in the AD
Title 49 of the United States Code
Federal Register on November 27, 2015 We have made the following changes specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
(80 FR 74039) (‘‘the NPRM’’). to this AD. These changes are for rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
The European Aviation Safety Agency formatting purposes and do not affect section 106, describes the authority of
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent the requirements of this AD. the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
for the Member States of the European • Added a new paragraph (j) to this Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness AD to specify the required service detail the scope of the Agency’s
Directive 2014–0138, dated May 30, information, and redesignated authority.
2014 (referred to after this as the subsequent paragraphs accordingly. We are issuing this rulemaking under
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness • Revised paragraph (g) of this AD by the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct referring to the document citations in Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
an unsafe condition for certain Fokker paragraph (j) of this AD. General requirements.’’ Under that
Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 section, Congress charges the FAA with
and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states: Conclusion
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
* * * [T]he FAA published Special Federal We reviewed the relevant data and air commerce by prescribing regulations
Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88, and the Joint determined that air safety and the for practices, methods, and procedures
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Aviation Authorities (JAA) published Interim public interest require adopting this AD the Administrator finds necessary for
Policy INT/POL/25/12. with the changes described previously safety in air commerce. This regulation
The review conducted by Fokker Services
and minor editorial changes. We have is within the scope of that authority
on the Fokker 70/100 design, in response to
these regulations, revealed that a wiring determined that these minor changes: because it addresses an unsafe condition
failure, external to the centre wing fuel tank, • Are consistent with the intent that that is likely to exist or develop on
causing a hot short circuit to a maximum was proposed in the NPRM for products identified in this rulemaking
(max) level sensor wire may result in correcting the unsafe condition; and action.
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Regulatory Findings to the center wing fuel tank, could cause a Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
hot short circuit to a maximum level sensor approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
We determined that this AD will not wire, and result in excessive heating of the using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
have federalism implications under maximum level sensor element. We are In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Executive Order 13132. This AD will issuing this AD to prevent the potential of request to your principal inspector or local
not have a substantial direct effect on ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in Flight Standards District Office, as
the States, on the relationship between combination with flammable fuel vapors, appropriate. If sending information directly
the national government and the States, could result in fuel tank explosions and to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
or on the distribution of power and consequent loss of the airplane. Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
responsibilities among the various International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
(f) Compliance
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
levels of government. Comply with this AD within the Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
For the reasons discussed above, I compliance times specified, unless already telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
certify that this AD: done. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
(g) Wiring Modification
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Within 24 months after the effective date principal inspector, or lacking a principal
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures of this AD: Modify the wiring of the inspector, the manager of the local flight
maximum level sensors of the center wing standards district office/certificate holding
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); fuel tank, as specified in paragraph (g)(1) or
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in district office.
(g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Before further (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
Alaska; and flight after accomplishing the modification,
4. Will not have a significant effective date of this AD, for any requirement
do all applicable tests and corrective actions, in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
economic impact, positive or negative, in accordance with Part 5 of the a manufacturer, the action must be
on a substantial number of small entities Accomplishment Instructions of the service
accomplished using a method approved by
under the criteria of the Regulatory information identified in paragraph (j) of this
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
Flexibility Act. AD.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
(1) For post-SBF100–28–073 configuration
the European Aviation Safety Agency
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 airplanes: Do the modification in accordance
(EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA
with Part 1 or Part 3, as applicable, of the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Accomplishment Instructions of the service
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
safety, Incorporation by reference, approved by the DOA, the approval must
information identified in paragraph (j) of this
Safety. include the DOA-authorized signature.
AD.
(2) For pre-SBF100–28–073 configuration (l) Related Information
Adoption of the Amendment airplanes: Do the modification in accordance
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Accordingly, under the authority with Part 2 or Part 4, as applicable, of the
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
delegated to me by the Administrator, Accomplishment Instructions of the service
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0138, dated
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as information identified in paragraph (j) of this
May 30, 2014, for related information. This
follows: AD.
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
(h) Revise the Maintenance or Inspection Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Program searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
DIRECTIVES Within 30 days after installing the 2015–5810.
modification specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable: Revise the
continues to read as follows: airplane maintenance or inspection program, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
as applicable, to incorporate the fuel approved the incorporation by reference
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (IBR) of the service information listed in this
airworthiness limitation items and critical
§ 39.13 [Amended] design configuration control limitations paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(CDCCLs) specified in paragraph 2.L.(1)(c) of part 51.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–28–078, (2) You must use this service information
the following new airworthiness dated January 23, 2014. as applicable to do the actions required by
directive (AD): this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–28–
2016–10–15 Fokker Services B.V.: CDCCLs 078, dated January 23, 2014, including the
Amendment 39–18526. Docket No. attached required drawings specified in
FAA–2015–5810; Directorate Identifier After accomplishing the revision required
by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative paragraphs (m)(2)(i)(A), (m)(2)(i)(B), and
2014–NM–116–AD. (m)(2)(i)(C) of this AD, as applicable.
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or
(a) Effective Date CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, (A) Drawing W41192, Sheet 052, Issue AW,
intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an ‘‘Retro-Fit Wiring Diagram, Tank Fueling/
This AD becomes effective July 12, 2016.
alternative method of compliance in Defueling, Center Tank,’’ undated;
(b) Affected ADs accordance with the procedures specified in (B) Drawing W41192, Sheet 054, Issue AW,
None. paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. ‘‘Retro-Fit Wiring Diagram, Tank Fueling/
Defueling,’’ undated; and
(c) Applicability (j) Required Service Information (C) Drawing W59520–405, ‘‘Cableloom
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Do the actions specified in this AD in Connection List,’’ Sheet 3, Issue F, dated May
Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin 12, 2011.
certificated in any category, equipped with a SBF100–28–078, dated January 23, 2014, and (ii) Fokker Manual Change Notification
center wing tank. Fokker Manual Change Notification MCNM– MCNM–F100–166, dated January 23, 2014.
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F100–166, dated January 23, 2014, as (3) For service information identified in
(d) Subject applicable. this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
America Code 28, Fuel.
The following provisions also apply to this telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
(e) Reason AD: (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
This AD was prompted by a design review (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance fokker.com; Internet http://
which revealed that a wiring failure, external (AMOCs): The Manager, International www.myfokkerfleet.com.
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(4) You may view this service information +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 80; email airworthiness.A330–A340@ Directive 2015–0082, dated May 11,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For airbus.com; Internet http:// 2015 (referred to after this as the
information on the availability of this www.airbus.com. You may view this Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
referenced service information at the Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
that is incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, an unsafe condition on certain Airbus
National Archives and Records 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. Model A330–200 and –300 series
Administration (NARA). For information on For information on the availability of airplanes, Model A330–200 Freighter
the availability of this material at NARA, call this material at the FAA, call 425–227– series airplanes, and Model A340–541
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 1221. It is also available on the Internet and A340–642 airplanes. The MCAI
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- at http://www.regulations.gov by states:
locations.html. searching for and locating Docket No. In 2013, during a pre-delivery test on an
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12, FAA–2015–7533. A330 aeroplane fitted with Pratt & Whitney
2016. (PW) PW4170 engines, an issue with N1 [low
Examining the AD Docket
Suzanne Masterson, pressure spool] vibrations level on [engine]
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane You may examine the AD docket on ENG1 was identified. While performing an
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. the Internet at http:// engine removal, one forward engine mount
[FR Doc. 2016–11928 Filed 6–6–16; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov by searching for bolt was found improperly torqued. The
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– investigation concluded this was due to a
7533; or in person at the Docket production line engine installation quality
Management Facility between 9 a.m. issue. Further analysis showed that some
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, aeroplanes, delivered between June 2006 and
except Federal holidays. The AD docket January 2014, may have had the rear (AFT)
Federal Aviation Administration contains this AD, the regulatory and forward (FWD) engine mount bolts
evaluation, any comments received, and improperly torqued.
14 CFR Part 39 other information. The street address for This condition, if not detected and
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– corrected, could ultimately lead to an in-
[Docket No. FAA–2015–7533; Directorate flight detachment of the engine from the
Identifier 2015–NM–080–AD; Amendment 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
aeroplane, possibly resulting in damage to
39–18528; AD 2016–11–01] U.S. Department of Transportation,
the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the
Docket Operations, M–30, West
RIN 2120–AA64 ground.
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., four Alert Operators Transmissions (AOT)
Airplanes Washington, DC 20590. A71L004–14 (for A330 aeroplanes fitted PW
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: engines), AOT A71L006–14 (for A330
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, aeroplanes fitted with General Electric (GE)
Administration (FAA), Department of International Branch, ANM–116, engines), AOT A71L005–14 (for A330
Transportation (DOT). Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, aeroplanes fitted with Rolls Royce (RR) Trent
ACTION: Final rule. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 700 engines) and AOT A71L008–14 (for A340
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; aeroplanes fitted with RR Trent 500 engines)
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new fax 425–227–1149. to provide torque check instructions.
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain For the reasons described above, this
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airbus Model A330–200 and –300 series [EASA] AD requires a one-time torque check
airplanes, Model A330–200 Freighter Discussion of the FWD and AFT engine mount bolts and,
series airplanes, and Model A340–541 depending on findings, re-torque of the
We issued a notice of proposed affected [engine mount] bolt(s) and/or
and A340–642 airplanes. This AD was rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
prompted by a report of an under- replacement of all four [engine mount] bolts
part 39 by adding an AD that would and associated nuts.
torqued forward engine mount bolt. apply to certain Airbus Model A330–
This AD requires a one-time torque 200 and –300 series airplanes, Model Findings (or discrepancies) include
check of the forward and aft engine A330–200 Freighter series airplanes, one engine mount bolt that is loose or
mount bolts and corrective actions if and Model A340–541 and A340–642 able to rotate, two or more engine mount
necessary. We are issuing this AD to airplanes. The NPRM published in the bolts that are loose or able to rotate, or
detect and correct improperly torqued Federal Register on December 29, 2015 one or more engine mount bolts that are
engine mount bolts, which could lead to (80 FR 81216) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The fully broken. Corrective actions include
detachment of the engine from the NPRM was prompted by a report of an re-torqueing the affected engine mount
airplane during flight and consequent under-torqued forward engine mount bolt(s), and replacing all engine mount
damage to the airplane and injury to bolt. The NPRM proposed to require a bolts and associated nuts with new
persons on the ground. one-time torque check of the forward engine mount bolts and nuts on the
DATES: This AD is effective July 12, and aft engine mount bolts, and engine where the loose or fully broken
2016. corrective actions if necessary. We are engine mount bolt(s) were detected.
The Director of the Federal Register issuing this AD to detect and correct This AD specifies reporting of all
approved the incorporation by reference improperly torqued engine mount bolts, findings (including no discrepancies).
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of certain publications listed in this AD which could lead to detachment of the The corrective actions include re-
as of July 12, 2016. engine from the airplane during flight torqueing loose engine mount bolts
ADDRESSES: For service information and consequent damage to the airplane before further flight. You may examine
identified in this final rule, contact and injury to persons on the ground. the MCAI in the AD docket on the
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— The European Aviation Safety Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, Agency, which is the Technical Agent by searching for and locating Docket No.
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone for the Member States of the European FAA–2015–7533.
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Document Modified: 2018-02-08 07:31:55
| 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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective July 12, 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 36440 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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