81 FR 36447 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 109 (June 7, 2016)

Page Range		36447-36449
FR Document		2016-13050

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was prompted by the need for more restrictive fuel system airworthiness limitations. This AD requires revising the maintenance program or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate certain fuel system 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.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-8466; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-045-AD; 
Amendment 39-18542; AD 2016-11-15]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD 
was prompted by the need for more restrictive fuel system airworthiness 
limitations. This AD requires revising the maintenance program or 
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate certain fuel system 
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.

DATES: This AD is effective July 12, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication 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 [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. It is also available on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2015-8466.

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 AD, the regulatory 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 all Fokker Services B.V. 
Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on January 20, 2016 (81 FR 3059) (``the NPRM''). The 
NPRM was prompted by the need for more restrictive fuel system 
airworthiness

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limitations. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance 
program or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate certain 
fuel system 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.
    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 F28 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 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.

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.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM 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 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 system 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it takes about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of 
this 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 section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    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]

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

2016-11-15 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18542. Docket No. FAA-
2015-8466; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-045-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective July 12, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 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 
system 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.

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(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 system 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 (EASA); 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: [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 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

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (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.

(k) 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 Services B.V. Engineering Report SE-672, Fokker 70/
100 Fuel ALI's and CDCCL's, Issue 5, released December 11, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (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 [email protected]; Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 23, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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(p) Other FAA AD Provisions (2) You must use this service information with flammable fuel vapors, could result
The following provisions also apply to this as applicable to do the actions required by in fuel tank explosions and consequent
AD: this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. loss of the airplane.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Airbus AOT A71L004–14, Revision 01,
dated April 7, 2014. DATES: This AD is effective July 12,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 2016.
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (ii) Airbus AOT A71L005–14, Revision 01,
dated December 11, 2014. The Director of the Federal Register
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (iii) Airbus AOT A71L006–14, dated July approved the incorporation by reference
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 22, 2014. of a certain publication listed in this AD
In accordance with14 CFR 39.19, send your (iv) Airbus AOT A71L008–14, Revision 01, as of July 12, 2016.
request to your principal inspector or local dated December 18, 2014. ADDRESSES: For service information
Flight Standards District Office, as (3) For service information identified in
identified in this final rule, contact
appropriate. If sending information directly this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, Fokker Services B.V., Technical
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone
Airplane Directorate, FAA 1601 Lind Avenue airworthiness. A330-A340@airbus.com; +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88–
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone Internet http://www.airbus.com. 6280–111; email technicalservices@
425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. (4) You may view this service information fokker.com; Internet http://
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For this referenced service information at
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate information on the availability of this
the FAA, Transport Airplane
principal inspector, or lacking a principal material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
inspector, the manager of the local flight (5) You may view this service information Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
standards district office/certificate holding that is incorporated by reference at the Renton, WA. For information on the
district office. The AMOC approval letter National Archives and Records availability of this material at the FAA,
must specifically reference this AD. Administration (NARA). For information on call 425–227–1221. It is also available
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any the availability of this material at NARA, call on the Internet at http://
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for
actions from a manufacturer, the action must www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
be accomplished using a method approved locations.html. 8466.
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12,
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
2016. Examining the AD Docket
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Suzanne Masterson, You may examine the AD docket on
the DOA, the approval must include the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane the Internet at http://
DOA-authorized signature. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal [FR Doc. 2016–12056 Filed 6–6–16; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
8466; or in person at the Docket
person is not required to respond to, nor Management Facility between 9 a.m.
shall a person be subject to a penalty for and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
failure to comply with a collection of except Federal holidays. The AD docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
information subject to the requirements of contains this AD, the regulatory
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
Federal Aviation Administration evaluation, any comments received, and
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB other information. The street address for
Control Number for this information 14 CFR Part 39 the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8466; Directorate
this collection of information is estimated to Identifier 2015–NM–045–AD; Amendment U.S. Department of Transportation,
be approximately 5 minutes per response, 39–18542; AD 2016–11–15] Docket Operations, M–30, West
including the time for reviewing instructions, Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
completing and reviewing the collection of RIN 2120–AA64 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
information. All responses to this collection Washington, DC 20590.
of information are mandatory. Comments Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
concerning the accuracy of this burden and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Services B.V. Airplanes
suggestions for reducing the burden should Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence AGENCY: Federal Aviation International Branch, ANM–116,
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Administration (FAA), Department of Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Transportation (DOT). 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
AES–200. 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
ACTION: Final rule.
(q) Related Information fax 425–227–1149.
Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark Discussion
2015–0082, dated May 11, 2015, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was We issued a notice of proposed
AD docket on the Internet at http:// prompted by the need for more rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
www.regulations.gov by searching for and restrictive fuel system airworthiness part 39 by adding an AD that would
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locating Docket No. FAA–2015–7533. limitations. This AD requires revising apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model
(r) Material Incorporated by Reference the maintenance program or inspection F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The
(1) The Director of the Federal Register program, as applicable, to incorporate NPRM published in the Federal
approved the incorporation by reference certain fuel system airworthiness Register on January 20, 2016 (81 FR
(IBR) of the service information listed in this limitations. We are issuing this AD to 3059) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR reduce the potential of ignition sources prompted by the need for more
part 51. inside fuel tanks, which, in combination restrictive fuel system airworthiness

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limitations. The NPRM proposed to changes. We have determined that these responsibilities among the various
require revising the maintenance minor changes: levels of government.
program or inspection program, as • Are consistent with the intent that For the reasons discussed above, I
applicable, to incorporate certain fuel was proposed in the NPRM for certify that this AD:
system airworthiness limitations. We correcting the unsafe condition; and 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
are issuing this AD to reduce the • Do not add any additional burden
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
potential of ignition sources inside fuel upon the public than was already
tanks, which, in combination with proposed in the NPRM. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
flammable fuel vapors, could result in DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Related Service Information Under 1 (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
fuel tank explosions and consequent CFR Part 51
loss of the airplane. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
The European Aviation Safety Agency We reviewed Fokker Services B.V. Alaska; and
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent Engineering Report SE–672, ‘‘Fokker 70/ 4. Will not have a significant
for the Member States of the European 100 Fuel ALI’s and CDCCL’s,’’ Issue 5, economic impact, positive or negative,
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness released December 11, 2014. The service on a substantial number of small entities
Directive 2015–0032, dated February 24, information describes fuel system under the criteria of the Regulatory
2015 (referred to after this as the airworthiness limitation items and Flexibility Act.
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness critical design configuration control
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct limitations. This service information is List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
an unsafe condition for all Fokker reasonably available because the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and interested parties have access to it safety, Incorporation by reference,
0100 airplanes. The MCAI states: through their normal course of business Safety.
Fokker Services published issue 5 of
or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section. Adoption of the Amendment
Engineering Report SE–672, containing Fuel
Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALIs) and Costs of Compliance Accordingly, under the authority
Critical Design Configuration Control delegated to me by the Administrator,
Limitations (CDCCLs). This report is Part 3 of We estimate that this AD affects 8
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS airplanes of U.S. registry.
Part 3) of the Instructions for Continued We also estimate that it takes about 1 follows:
Airworthiness, referred to in Section 06, work-hour per product to comply with
Appendix 1, of the Fokker 70/100 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
the basic requirements of this AD. The DIRECTIVES
Maintenance Review Board (MRB) document.
The complete ALS currently consists of:
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Part 1—Report SE–473, Certification Based on these figures, we estimate the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), Part 2— cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be continues to read as follows:
Report SE–623, ALIs and Safe Life Items $680, or $85 per product.
(SLIs), and Part 3—Report SE–672, Fuel ALIs Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
and CDCCLs. Authority for This Rulemaking
§ 39.13 [Amended]
The instructions contained in those reports Title 49 of the United States Code
have been identified as mandatory actions for specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
continued airworthiness.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new airworthiness
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires implementation of the section 106, describes the authority of directive (AD):
maintenance actions as specified in ALS Part the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 2016–11–15 Fokker Services B.V.:
3 of the Instructions for Continued Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Amendment 39–18542. Docket No.
Airworthiness, Fokker Services Engineering detail the scope of the Agency’s FAA–2015–8466; Directorate Identifier
Report SE–672 at issue 5. authority. 2015–NM–045–AD.
We have determined that the actions We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Effective Date
identified in this AD are necessary to the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: This AD is effective July 12, 2016.
reduce the potential of ignition sources
inside fuel tanks, which, in combination General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs
with flammable fuel vapors, could result section, Congress charges the FAA with None.
in fuel tank explosions and consequent promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability
loss of the airplane. You may examine
the MCAI in the AD docket on the for practices, methods, and procedures This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
the Administrator finds necessary for Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes,
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov certificated in any category, all serial
by searching for and locating Docket No. safety in air commerce. This regulation
numbers.
FAA–2015–8466. is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition (d) Subject
Comments that is likely to exist or develop on Air Transport Association (ATA) of
We gave the public the opportunity to products identified in this rulemaking America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
participate in developing this AD. We action. Checks.
received no comments on the NPRM or (e) Reason
Regulatory Findings
on the determination of the cost to the
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We determined that this AD will not This AD was prompted by the need for
public. more restrictive fuel system airworthiness
have federalism implications under
Conclusion limitations. We are issuing this AD to reduce
Executive Order 13132. This AD will the potential of ignition sources inside fuel
We reviewed the relevant data and not have a substantial direct effect on tanks, which, in combination with flammable
determined that air safety and the the States, on the relationship between fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank
public interest require adopting this AD the national government and the States, explosions and consequent loss of the
as proposed except for minor editorial or on the distribution of power and airplane.

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(f) Compliance DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Comply with this AD within the must include the DOA-authorized signature. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
compliance times specified, unless already (j) Related Information The Boeing Company Model 777–200
done. and –300 series airplanes equipped with
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(g) Maintenance Program Revision Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Pratt and Whitney engines. This AD was
(1) Within 12 months after the effective Airworthiness Directive 2015–0032, dated prompted by reports of blocked drain
date of this AD, revise the maintenance or February 24, 2015, for related information. lines at the engine forward strut that
inspection program, as applicable, to This MCAI may be found in the AD docket caused flammable fluid to accumulate
incorporate the fuel system airworthiness on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in a flammable leakage zone. This AD
limitation items (ALIs) and critical design by searching for and locating Docket No. requires doing the following actions on
configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) FAA–2015–8466.
the left strut and right strut: A one-time
specified in Fokker Services B.V. Engineering (k) Material Incorporated by Reference cleaning of certain forward strut drain
Report SE–672, ‘‘Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI’s lines; installing new forward strut drain
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
and CDCCL’s,’’ Issue 5, released December
approved the incorporation by reference lines and insulation blankets; a leak
11, 2014.
(2) The initial compliance times and
(IBR) of the service information listed in this check of the forward strut drain lines;
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR and repair if any leak is found. This AD
repetitive intervals for the actions are at the
part 51. also requires revising the maintenance
applicable times specified within Fokker
(2) You must use this service information or inspection program, as applicable, to
Services B.V. Engineering Report SE–672,
as applicable to do the actions required by
‘‘Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI’s and CDCCL’s,’’ incorporate a certain airworthiness
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
Issue 5, released December 11, 2014. If any limitation. We are issuing this AD to
(i) Fokker Services B.V. Engineering Report
discrepancy is found, repair using a method prevent blockage of forward strut drain
SE–672, Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI’s and
approved by the Manager, International
CDCCL’s, Issue 5, released December 11, lines. This condition could cause
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
2014. flammable fluids to collect in the
(ii) Reserved. forward strut area and potentially cause
Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker B.V.
(3) For service information identified in an uncontrolled fire or cause failure of
Service’s EASA Design Organization
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., engine attachment structure and
Approval (DOA). Repair any discrepancy
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
before further flight. 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; consequent airplane loss.
(h) No Alternative Inspections, Inspection telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 DATES: This AD is effective July 12,
Intervals, or CDCCLs (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ 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) of this AD, no
(4) You may view this service information of certain publications listed in this AD
alternative inspections, inspection intervals,
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
or CDCCLs may be used unless the as of July 12, 2016.
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are ADDRESSES: For service information
information on the availability of this
approved as an AMOC in accordance with identified in this final rule, contact
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) (5) You may view this service information Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
of this AD. that is incorporated by reference at the Attention: Data & Services Management,
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions National Archives and Records P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA
Administration (NARA). For information on 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
The following provisions also apply to this
the availability of this material at NARA, call
AD:
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(AMOCs): The Manager, International may view this referenced service
locations.html.
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane information at the FAA, Transport
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 23,
2016. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Michael Kaszycki,
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your the availability of this material at the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
request to your principal inspector or local FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Flight Standards District Office, as available on the Internet at http://
[FR Doc. 2016–13050 Filed 6–6–16; 8:45 am]
appropriate. If sending information directly www.regulations.gov by searching for
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 8130.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- the Internet at http://
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
principal inspector, or lacking a principal [Docket No. FAA–2015–8130; Directorate 8130; or in person at the Docket
inspector, the manager of the local flight Identifier 2014–NM–175–AD; Amendment Management Facility between 9 a.m.
standards district office/certificate holding 39–18534; AD 2016–11–07] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
district office. The AMOC approval letter RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
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must specifically reference this AD. contains this AD, the regulatory
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing evaluation, any comments received, and
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Company Airplanes
actions from a manufacturer, the action must other information. The address for the
be accomplished using a method approved AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Administration (FAA), DOT. Docket Management Facility, U.S.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Department of Transportation, Docket
ACTION: Final rule.
the EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Operations, M–30, West Building

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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		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is 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 36447
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 36447 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 109 (June 7, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration