81_FR_39660 81 FR 39543 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

81 FR 39543 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 117 (June 17, 2016)

Page Range39543-39545
FR Document2016-12595

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a design review that revealed no controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical locations inside the fuel tanks or connected to the walls of the fuel tanks. This AD requires installing additional and improved bonding provisions in the fuel tanks and revising the airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating fuel airworthiness limitation items and critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs). We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source in the fuel tank vapor space, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-8467; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-107-AD; 
Amendment 39-18541; AD 2016-11-14]
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 F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a design review that revealed no 
controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical 
locations inside the fuel tanks or connected to the walls of the fuel 
tanks. This AD requires installing additional and improved bonding 
provisions in the fuel tanks and revising the airplane maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating fuel airworthiness 
limitation items and critical design configuration control limitations 
(CDCCLs). We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source in the 
fuel tank vapor space, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and 
consequent loss of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective July 22, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 22, 
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-2015-8467.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8467; or in person at the Docket 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 F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on January 20, 2016 (81 FR 3051) 
(``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 2014-0108, dated May 8, 2014 (referred to after 
this the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information,

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or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Fokker 
Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. The 
MCAI states:

    Prompted by an accident * * *, the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA) published Special Federal Aviation Regulation 
(SFAR) 88 [(66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001)], and the Joint Aviation 
Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12.
    The review conducted by Fokker Services on the Fokker F28 
design, in response to these regulations, revealed that no 
controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical 
locations, inside the fuel tank or connected to the fuel tank wall.
    This condition, if not corrected, could create an ignition 
source in the fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel 
tank explosions and consequent loss of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services 
developed a set of fuel tank bonding modifications.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the 
installation of additional and improved bonding provisions [and a 
revision of the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable]. 
These modifications require opening of the fuel tank access panels.
    More information on this subject can be found in Fokker Services 
All Operators Message AOF28.038#02.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8467.

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 revised the document citations in paragraphs (g) and (h) of 
this AD to meet the Office of the Federal Register's requirements for 
materials incorporated by reference.

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 Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-058, dated 
January 9, 2014; and Fokker F28 Appendix Service Bulletin SBF28-28-058/
APP01, dated July 15, 2014. The service information describes 
procedures for installing improved bonding provisions for the transfer 
jet pumps, ventilation float valves, center tank overflow valves, and 
level control pilot valves wiring conduit; and applicable related 
investigative and corrective actions.
    We also reviewed Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 3, 
dated December 11, 2014. The service information describes certain fuel 
airworthiness limitation items and CDCCLs.
    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 5 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 21 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $8,925, or $1,785 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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

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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.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2016-11-14 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18541. Docket No. FAA-
2015-8467; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-107-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective July 22, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 1000, 
2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, certificated in any category, all 
serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a design review that revealed no 
controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical 
locations inside the fuel tanks or connected to the walls of the 
fuel tanks. We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source in 
the fuel tank vapor space, which could result in a fuel tank 
explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

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(f) Compliance

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

(g) Installation of Bonding Provisions

    At the next scheduled opening of the fuel tanks after the 
effective date of this AD, but no later than 84 months after the 
effective date of this AD, install additional and improved bonding 
provisions in the fuel tanks, and do the applicable related 
investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin 
SBF28-28-058, dated January 9, 2014; and Fokker F28 Appendix Service 
Bulletin SBF28-28-058/APP01, dated July 15, 2014.

(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program

    Before further flight after completing the installation 
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 30 days after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the 
airplane maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by 
incorporating the fuel airworthiness limitation items and critical 
design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) specified in 
paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-
058, dated January 9, 2014. The initial compliance times for the 
tasks are at the latest of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(1), 
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD.
    (1) At the applicable time specified in Fokker Service Bulletin 
SBF28-28-050, Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014.
    (2) Before further flight after completing the installation 
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (3) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.

(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and CDCCLs

    After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (h) 
of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, 
or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are 
approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance 
with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (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.

(k) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0108, dated May 8, 2014, for 
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2015-8467.

(l) 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 F28 Appendix Service Bulletin SBF28-28-058/APP01, 
dated July 15, 2014.
    (ii) Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-058, dated 
January 9, 2014.
    (iii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 3, dated 
December 11, 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 [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 20, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 117 / Friday, June 17, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 39543 appropriate. If sending information directly Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, The Director of the Federal Register to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 approved the incorporation by reference Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email of certain publications listed in this AD International Branch, ANM–116, Transport airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; as of July 22, 2016. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Internet http://www.airbus.com. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; (5) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: For service information telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, identified in this final rule, contact Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Fokker Services B.V., Technical AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using information on the availability of this Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone principal inspector, or lacking a principal (6) You may view this service information +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88– inspector, the manager of the local flight that is incorporated by reference at the 6280–111; email standards district office/certificate holding National Archives and Records district office. The AMOC approval letter Administration (NARA). For information on technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet must specifically reference this AD. the availability of this material at NARA, call http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// view this referenced service information requirement in this AD to obtain corrective www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- at the FAA, Transport Airplane actions from a manufacturer, the action must locations.html. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., be accomplished using a method approved Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 26, Renton, WA. For information on the by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– availability of this material at the FAA, 2016. 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or call 425–227–1221. It is also available the European Aviation Safety Agency Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane on the Internet at http:// (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for the DOA, the approval must include the [FR Doc. 2016–13105 Filed 6–16–16; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– DOA-authorized signature. 8467. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Examining the AD Docket service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those You may examine the AD docket on DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION procedures and tests must be done to comply the Internet at http:// with this AD; any procedures or tests that are www.regulations.gov by searching for Federal Aviation Administration not identified as RC are recommended. Those and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– procedures and tests that are not identified 8467; or in person at the Docket as RC may be deviated from using accepted 14 CFR Part 39 Management Facility between 9 a.m. methods in accordance with the operator’s maintenance or inspection program without [Docket No. FAA–2015–8467; Directorate and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Identifier 2014–NM–107–AD; Amendment except Federal holidays. The AD docket the procedures and tests identified as RC can 39–18541; AD 2016–11–14] contains this AD, the regulatory be done and the airplane can be put back in evaluation, any comments received, and an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or RIN 2120–AA64 other information. The street address for changes to procedures or tests identified as the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– RC require approval of an AMOC. Airworthiness Directives; Fokker 5527) is Docket Management Facility, Services B.V. Airplanes (j) Related Information U.S. Department of Transportation, (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket Operations, M–30, West Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Administration (FAA), Department of Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Airworthiness Directive 2015–0142, dated Transportation (DOT). 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., July 17, 2015, for related information. This ACTION: Final rule. Washington, DC 20590. MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– airworthiness directive (AD) for all International Branch, ANM–116, 2016–3988. Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark (2) Service information identified in this Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in This AD was prompted by a design 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; paragraphs (k)(4) and (k)(5) of this AD. review that revealed no controlled fax 425–227–1149. bonding provisions are present on a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (k) Material Incorporated by Reference number of critical locations inside the (1) The Director of the Federal Register fuel tanks or connected to the walls of Discussion approved the incorporation by reference the fuel tanks. This AD requires We issued a notice of proposed (IBR) of the service information listed in this installing additional and improved paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR bonding provisions in the fuel tanks and part 39 by adding an AD that would part 51. (2) You must use this service information revising the airplane maintenance or apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model as applicable to do the actions required by inspection program, as applicable, by F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. incorporating fuel airworthiness airplanes. The NPRM published in the (3) The following service information was limitation items and critical design Federal Register on January 20, 2016 approved for IBR on July 22, 2016. configuration control limitations (81 FR 3051) (‘‘the NPRM’’). (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–3132, (CDCCLs). We are issuing this AD to The European Aviation Safety Agency ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015. prevent an ignition source in the fuel (EASA), which is the Technical Agent (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–4100, tank vapor space, which could result in Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015. for the Member States of the European a fuel tank explosion and consequent Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92– 5066, dated June 25, 2014. loss of the airplane. Directive 2014–0108, dated May 8, 2014 (4) For service information identified in DATES: This AD is effective July 22, (referred to after this the Mandatory this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness 2016. Continuing Airworthiness Information, VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:07 Jun 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\17JNR1.SGM 17JNR1

39544 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 117 / Friday, June 17, 2016 / Rules and Regulations or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe Related Service Information Under 1 the States, on the relationship between condition for all Fokker Services B.V. CFR Part 51 the national government and the States, Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and We reviewed Fokker Proforma Service or on the distribution of power and 4000 airplanes. The MCAI states: Bulletin SBF28–28–058, dated January responsibilities among the various Prompted by an accident * * *, the 9, 2014; and Fokker F28 Appendix levels of government. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Service Bulletin SBF28–28–058/APP01, For the reasons discussed above, I published Special Federal Aviation dated July 15, 2014. The service certify that this AD: Regulation (SFAR) 88 [(66 FR 23086, May 7, information describes procedures for 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2001)], and the Joint Aviation Authorities installing improved bonding provisions action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/ 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the for the transfer jet pumps, ventilation 12. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures The review conducted by Fokker Services float valves, center tank overflow valves, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); on the Fokker F28 design, in response to and level control pilot valves wiring 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in these regulations, revealed that no controlled conduit; and applicable related Alaska; and bonding provisions are present on a number investigative and corrective actions. 4. Will not have a significant of critical locations, inside the fuel tank or We also reviewed Fokker Service economic impact, positive or negative, connected to the fuel tank wall. Bulletin SBF28–28–050, Revision 3, This condition, if not corrected, could on a substantial number of small entities dated December 11, 2014. The service create an ignition source in the fuel tank under the criteria of the Regulatory information describes certain fuel vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel Flexibility Act. airworthiness limitation items and tank explosions and consequent loss of the CDCCLs. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 aeroplane. This service information is reasonably To address this potential unsafe condition, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Fokker Services developed a set of fuel tank available because the interested parties safety, Incorporation by reference, bonding modifications. have access to it through their normal Safety. For the reasons described above, this course of business or by the means [EASA] AD requires the installation of identified in the ADDRESSES section. Adoption of the Amendment additional and improved bonding provisions Accordingly, under the authority Costs of Compliance [and a revision of the maintenance or delegated to me by the Administrator, inspection program, as applicable]. These We estimate that this AD affects 5 the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as modifications require opening of the fuel airplanes of U.S. registry. follows: tank access panels. We also estimate that it will take More information on this subject can be about 21 work-hours per product to found in Fokker Services All Operators PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS comply with the basic requirements of DIRECTIVES Message AOF28.038#02. this AD. The average labor rate is $85 You may examine the MCAI in the per work-hour. Required parts will cost ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 AD docket on the Internet at http:// about $0 per product. Based on these continues to read as follows: www.regulations.gov by searching for figures, we estimate the cost of this AD Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– on U.S. operators to be $8,925, or $1,785 per product. § 39.13 [Amended] 8467. Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Comments the following new airworthiness Title 49 of the United States Code directive (AD): We gave the public the opportunity to specifies the FAA’s authority to issue participate in developing this AD. We rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2016–11–14 Fokker Services B.V.: received no comments on the NPRM or Amendment 39–18541. Docket No. section 106, describes the authority of FAA–2015–8467; Directorate Identifier on the determination of the cost to the the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: public. 2014–NM–107–AD. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Effective Date Explanation of Changes Made to This AD authority. This AD is effective July 22, 2016. We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs We have revised the document the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, None. citations in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: AD to meet the Office of the Federal General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability Register’s requirements for materials section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. incorporated by reference. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 air commerce by prescribing regulations airplanes, certificated in any category, all Conclusion serial numbers. for practices, methods, and procedures We reviewed the relevant data and the Administrator finds necessary for (d) Subject determined that air safety and the safety in air commerce. This regulation Air Transport Association (ATA) of public interest require adopting this AD is within the scope of that authority America Code 28, Fuel. with the changes described previously because it addresses an unsafe condition (e) Reason and minor editorial changes. We have that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking This AD was prompted by a design review determined that these minor changes: that revealed no controlled bonding action. ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES • Are consistent with the intent that provisions are present on a number of critical was proposed in the NPRM for Regulatory Findings locations inside the fuel tanks or connected correcting the unsafe condition; and to the walls of the fuel tanks. We are issuing We determined that this AD will not this AD to prevent an ignition source in the • Do not add any additional burden have federalism implications under fuel tank vapor space, which could result in upon the public than was already Executive Order 13132. This AD will a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of proposed in the NPRM. not have a substantial direct effect on the airplane. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:07 Jun 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\17JNR1.SGM 17JNR1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 117 / Friday, June 17, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 39545 (f) Compliance AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Comply with this AD within the any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate compliance times specified, unless already principal inspector, or lacking a principal Federal Aviation Administration done. inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 14 CFR Part 39 (g) Installation of Bonding Provisions district office. The AMOC approval letter At the next scheduled opening of the fuel must specifically reference this AD. [Docket No. FAA–2015–8257; Directorate tanks after the effective date of this AD, but (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Identifier 2015–NE–36–AD; Amendment 39– no later than 84 months after the effective requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 18555; AD 2016–12–06] date of this AD, install additional and actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64 improved bonding provisions in the fuel be accomplished using a method approved tanks, and do the applicable related by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– investigative and corrective actions, in Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or S.A. Turboshaft Engines accordance with the Accomplishment the European Aviation Safety Agency Instructions of Fokker Proforma Service AGENCY: Federal Aviation (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA Bulletin SBF28–28–058, dated January 9, 2014; and Fokker F28 Appendix Service Design Organization Approval (DOA). If Administration (FAA), DOT. Bulletin SBF28–28–058/APP01, dated July approved by the DOA, the approval must ACTION: Final rule. 15, 2014. include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new (h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection airworthiness directive (AD) for all Program Refer to Mandatory Continuing Turbomeca S.A. MAKILA 2A and Before further flight after completing the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA MAKILA 2A1 turboshaft engines. This installation specified in paragraph (g) of this Airworthiness Directive 2014–0108, dated AD requires repetitive diffuser AD, or within 30 days after the effective date May 8, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the inspections and replacement of those of this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the airplane maintenance or inspection program, Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by diffusers that fail inspection. This AD as applicable, by incorporating the fuel searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– was prompted by two occurrences of airworthiness limitation items and critical 2015–8467. crack initiation on a ferrule of the design configuration control limitations diffuser. We are issuing this AD to (CDCCLs) specified in paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of (l) Material Incorporated by Reference prevent rupture of the ferrule of the Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28–28– (1) The Director of the Federal Register diffuser, which could result in engine 058, dated January 9, 2014. The initial approved the incorporation by reference fire and damage to the helicopter. compliance times for the tasks are at the (IBR) of the service information listed in this DATES: This AD becomes effective July latest of the times specified in paragraphs paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD. 22, 2016. part 51. (1) At the applicable time specified in (2) You must use this service information The Director of the Federal Register Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–050, as applicable to do the actions required by approved the incorporation by reference Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. of a certain publication listed in this AD (2) Before further flight after completing (i) Fokker F28 Appendix Service Bulletin as of July 22, 2016. the installation specified in paragraph (g) of SBF28–28–058/APP01, dated July 15, 2014. ADDRESSES: For service information this AD. (ii) Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin identified in this final rule, contact (3) Within 30 days after the effective date SBF28–28–058, dated January 9, 2014. Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; of this AD. (iii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28– phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05 (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and 050, Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. 59 74 45 15. You may view this service CDCCLs (3) For service information identified in information at the FAA, Engine & After accomplishment of the revision this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., Propeller Directorate, 1200 District required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; Avenue, Burlington, MA. For alternative actions (e.g., inspections), telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 information on the availability of this intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as (0)88–6280–111; email material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet It is also available on the Internet at in accordance with the procedures specified http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. http://www.regulations.gov by searching in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (4) You may view this service information for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 8257. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For The following provisions also apply to this information on the availability of this Examining the AD Docket AD: material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. You may examine the AD docket on (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (5) You may view this service information the Internet at http:// (AMOCs): The Manager, International that is incorporated by reference at the Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane www.regulations.gov by searching for National Archives and Records and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Administration (NARA). For information on approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 8257; or in person at the Docket the availability of this material at NARA, call using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Management Facility between 9 a.m. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, request to your principal inspector or local except Federal holidays. The AD docket locations.html. Flight Standards District Office, as contains this AD, the mandatory appropriate. If sending information directly Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 20, continuing airworthiness information ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 2016. (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Victor Wicklund, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport comments received, and other Acting Manager, Transport Airplane information. The address for the Docket Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. [FR Doc. 2016–12595 Filed 6–16–16; 8:45 am] Document Management Facility, U.S. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Department of Transportation, Docket VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:07 Jun 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\17JNR1.SGM 17JNR1


Document Created: 2016-06-17 01:04:41
Document Modified: 2016-06-17 01:04:41
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective July 22, 2016.
ContactTom 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 Citation81 FR 39543 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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