81 FR 39553 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 117 (June 17, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 117 (June 17, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 117 (Friday, June 17, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 39553-39556] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-14130] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-8137; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-104-AD; Amendment 39-18561; AD 2016-12-12] 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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-05-18 R1 for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. AD 2008-05-18 R1 required revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems. This new AD requires a new maintenance or inspection program revision to incorporate the revised Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALIs) and critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs). This new AD also adds certain airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by the issuance of revised service information to update the Fuel ALIs and CDCCLs that address fuel tank system ignition sources. 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 22, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 22, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 23, 2009 (74 FR 57402, November 6, 2009). 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 Number FAA-2015-8137. 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- 8137; 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 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 to supersede AD 2008-05-18 R1, Amendment 39-16083 (74 FR 57402, November 6, 2009) (``AD 2008-05-18 R1''). AD 2008-05-18 R1 applied to certain Model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 4, 2016 (81 FR 38) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by the issuance of revised service information to update the Fuel ALIs and CDCCLs that address fuel tank system ignition sources. The NPRM proposed to retain the requirements of AD 2008-05-18 R1, and require a new maintenance or inspection program revision to incorporate the revised ALIs and CDCCLs. The NPRM also proposed to add certain airplanes to the applicability. 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. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0029, dated February 24, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on all Model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 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 F27 design in response to these regulations identified a number of Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) items to prevent the development of unsafe conditions within the fuel system. To introduce these Fuel ALI and CDCCL items, Fokker Services published Service Bulletin (SB) F27/28-070. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2006-0207, requiring the implementation of these Fuel ALI and CDCCL items. That [EASA] AD was later revised to make reference to SBF27-28-070R1 and to specify that the use of later SB revisions was acceptable. In 2014, Fokker Services issued Revision 2 of SBF27-28-070 to update the Fuel ALI and CDCCL items and to consolidate Fuel ALI and CDCCL items contained in a number of other SBs. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0105, superseding AD 2006-0207R1 and requiring the implementation of the updated Fuel ALI and CDCCL items. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Fokker Services issued Revision 3 of SBF27-28-070, primarily to introduce 2 additional CDCCL items. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0105, which is superseded, and requires implementation of the updated Fuel ALI and CDCCL items. More information on this subject can be found in Fokker Services All Operators Message AOF27.043#05. The unsafe condition is the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks. Such ignition sources, 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 it in Docket No. FAA-2015-8137. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or [[Page 39554]] on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the available 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 Fokker Services B.V. has issued Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. The service information describes tasks for revising the maintenance or inspection program to update the fuel ALIs and CDCCLs that address fuel tank system ignition sources. 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 16 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions that are required by AD 2008-05-18 R1 take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions required by AD 2008-05-18 R1 is $85 per product. We also estimate that it takes about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the new 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 $1,360, 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-05-18 R1, Amendment 39-16083 (74 FR 57402, November 6, 2009), and adding the following new AD: 2016-12-12 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18561. Docket No. FAA- 2015-8137; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-104-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective July 22, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2008-05-18 R1, Amendment 39-16083 (74 FR 57402, November 6, 2009) (``AD 2008-05-18 R1''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 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 the issuance of revised service information to update the Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALIs) and critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) that address fuel tank system ignition sources. 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) Retained Revision of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness To Incorporate Limits (Inspections, Thresholds, and Intervals), With Revised Table Reference This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (f)(1) of AD 2008-05-18 R1, with revised table reference. For Model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes, serial numbers 10102 through 10692 inclusive: Within 3 months after April 16, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-05-18, Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR 13071, March 12, 2008)), revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate the limits (inspections, thresholds, and intervals) specified in Fokker 50/60 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-671, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; as applicable. For all tasks identified in Fokker 50/60 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-671, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; the initial compliance times are as specified in Table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, as applicable. The repetitive inspections must be accomplished thereafter at the intervals specified in Fokker 50/60 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-671, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; as applicable, except as provided by paragraphs (i) and (n)(1) of this AD. [[Page 39555]] Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Initial Compliance Times for ALS Revision ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For-- The later of-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model F.27 Mark 050 airplanes: 102 months after April 16, 2008 (the Task 280000-01. effective date of AD 2008-05-18, Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR 13071, March 12, 2008)); or 102 months after the date of issuance of the original Dutch standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original Dutch export certificate of airworthiness. Model F.27 Mark 050 airplanes: 30 months after April 16, 2008 (the Task 280000-02. effective date of AD 2008-05-18, Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR 13071, March 12, 2008)); or 30 months after the date of issuance of the original Dutch standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original Dutch export certificate of airworthiness. Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 78 months after April 16, 2008 (the 500, 600, and 700 airplanes: Task effective date of AD 2008-05-18, 280000-01. Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR 13071, March 12, 2008)); or 78 months after the date of issuance of the original Dutch standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original Dutch export certificate of airworthiness. Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 18 months after April 16, 2008 (the 500, 600, and 700 airplanes: Task effective date of AD 2008-05-18, 280000-02. Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR 13071, March 12, 2008)); or 18 months after the date of issuance of the original Dutch standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original Dutch export certificate of airworthiness. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Retained Revision of the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness To Incorporate CDCCLs, With No Changes This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (f)(2) of AD 2008-05-18 R1, with no changes. For Model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes, serial numbers 10102 through 10692 inclusive: Within 3 months after April 16, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-05-18, Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR 13071, March 12, 2008)), revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate the CDCCLs as defined in Fokker 50/60 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-671, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; as applicable. (i) Retained Exceptional Short-Term Extensions Provision, With No Changes This paragraph restates the exceptional short-term extensions provision specified in paragraph (f)(3) of AD 2008-05-18 R1, with no changes. Where Fokker 50/60 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-671, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; as applicable; allow for exceptional short-term extensions, an exception is acceptable to the FAA if it is approved by the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. (j) Retained No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs, With New Exception This paragraph restates the requirement specified in paragraph (f)(4) of AD 2008-05-18 R1, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph (l) of this AD, after accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, no alternative inspections, inspection intervals, or CDCCLs may be used, unless the inspections, inspection intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. (k) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (f)(5) of AD 2008-05-18 R1, with no changes. Actions done before April 16, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-05-18, Amendment 39-15412 (73 FR 13071, March 12, 2008)), in accordance with Fokker 50/60 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-671, Issue 1, dated January 31, 2006; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27/28-070, dated June 30, 2006; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD. (l) New Requirements of This AD: Revise the Maintenance or Inspection Program For Model F.27 Mark 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes: Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the Fuel ALIs and CDCCLs identified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. Accomplishing the actions required by this paragraph ends the requirements specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for that airplane. The initial compliance time for the Fuel ALIs identified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014, is at the initial compliance time specified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (m) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (l) 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 AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. (n) 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. (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. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0029, 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-2015-8137. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD. [[Page 39556]] (p) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on July 22, 2016. (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on September 16, 2011 (76 FR 50111, August 12, 2011). (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27-28-070, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008. (ii) Reserved. (5) 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. (6) 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. (7) 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 31, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-14130 Filed 6-16-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Victor Wicklund, +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88– with flammable fuel vapors, could result
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 6280–111; email technicalservices@ in fuel tank explosions and consequent
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. fokker.com; Internet http:// loss of the airplane.
[FR Doc. 2016–13051 Filed 6–16–16; 8:45 am] www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view The European Aviation Safety Agency
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this referenced service information at (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
the FAA, Transport Airplane for the Member States of the European
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Renton, WA. For information on the Directive 2015–0029, dated February 24,
availability of this material at the FAA, 2015 (referred to after this as the
Federal Aviation Administration call 425–227–1221. It is also available Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
on the Internet at http:// Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for an unsafe condition on all Model F.27
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8137; Directorate and locating Docket Number FAA– Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and
Identifier 2014–NM–104–AD; Amendment 2015–8137. 700 airplanes. The MCAI states:
39–18561; AD 2016–12–12] * * * [T]he FAA published Special
Examining the AD Docket
RIN 2120–AA64 Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88, and
You may examine the AD docket on the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA)
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker the Internet at http:// published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12.
www.regulations.gov by searching for The review conducted by Fokker Services on
Services B.V. Airplanes the Fokker F27 design in response to these
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 8137; or in person at the Docket regulations identified a number of Fuel
Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and
Administration (FAA), Department of Management Facility between 9 a.m. Critical Design Configuration Control
Transportation (DOT). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Limitations (CDCCL) items to prevent the
ACTION: Final rule. except Federal holidays. The AD docket development of unsafe conditions within the
contains this AD, the regulatory fuel system.
SUMMARY: We are superseding evaluation, any comments received, and To introduce these Fuel ALI and CDCCL
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008–05– other information. The address for the items, Fokker Services published Service
18 R1 for certain Fokker Services B.V. Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) Bulletin (SB) F27/28–070. Consequently,
Model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, is Docket Management Facility, U.S. EASA issued AD 2006–0207, requiring the
500, 600, and 700 airplanes. AD 2008– implementation of these Fuel ALI and
Department of Transportation, Docket
CDCCL items. That [EASA] AD was later
05–18 R1 required revising the Operations, M–30, West Building revised to make reference to SBF27–28–
Airworthiness Limitations Section Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 070R1 and to specify that the use of later SB
(ALS) of the Instructions for Continued New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, revisions was acceptable.
Airworthiness to incorporate new DC 20590. In 2014, Fokker Services issued Revision 2
limitations for fuel tank systems. This FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom of SBF27–28–070 to update the Fuel ALI and
new AD requires a new maintenance or Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, CDCCL items and to consolidate Fuel ALI
inspection program revision to and CDCCL items contained in a number of
International Branch, ANM–116,
incorporate the revised Airworthiness other SBs. Consequently, EASA issued AD
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 2014–0105, superseding AD 2006–0207R1
Limitation Items (ALIs) and critical 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA and requiring the implementation of the
design configuration control limitations 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; updated Fuel ALI and CDCCL items.
(CDCCLs). This new AD also adds fax 425–227–1149. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Fokker
certain airplanes to the applicability. Services issued Revision 3 of SBF27–28–070,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This AD was prompted by the issuance primarily to introduce 2 additional CDCCL
of revised service information to update Discussion items.
the Fuel ALIs and CDCCLs that address We issued a notice of proposed For the reason described above, this
fuel tank system ignition sources. We [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR AD 2014–0105, which is superseded, and
are issuing this AD to prevent the part 39 to supersede AD 2008–05–18 R1,
potential of ignition sources inside fuel requires implementation of the updated Fuel
Amendment 39–16083 (74 FR 57402, ALI and CDCCL items.
tanks, which, in combination with November 6, 2009) (‘‘AD 2008–05–18 More information on this subject can be
flammable fuel vapors, could result in R1’’). AD 2008–05–18 R1 applied to found in Fokker Services All Operators
fuel tank explosions and consequent certain Model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, Message AOF27.043#05.
loss of the airplane. 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. The The unsafe condition is the potential
DATES: This AD becomes effective July NPRM published in the Federal of ignition sources inside fuel tanks.
22, 2016. Register on January 4, 2016 (81 FR 38) Such ignition sources, in combination
The Director of the Federal Register (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was with flammable fuel vapors, could result
approved the incorporation by reference prompted by the issuance of revised in fuel tank explosions and consequent
of a certain publication listed in this AD service information to update the Fuel loss of the airplane. You may examine
as of July 22, 2016. ALIs and CDCCLs that address fuel tank the MCAI in the AD docket on the
The Director of the Federal Register system ignition sources. The NPRM Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
approved the incorporation by reference proposed to retain the requirements of by searching for and locating it in
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
of a certain publication listed in this AD AD 2008–05–18 R1, and require a new Docket No. FAA–2015–8137.
as of November 23, 2009 (74 FR 57402, maintenance or inspection program
November 6, 2009). revision to incorporate the revised ALIs Comments
ADDRESSES: For service information and CDCCLs. The NPRM also proposed We gave the public the opportunity to
identified in this final rule, contact to add certain airplanes to the participate in developing this AD. We
Fokker Services B.V., Technical applicability. We are issuing this AD to received no comments on the NPRM or
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on the determination of the cost to the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (b) Affected ADs
public. air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD replaces AD 2008–05–18 R1,
for practices, methods, and procedures Amendment 39–16083 (74 FR 57402,
Conclusion
the Administrator finds necessary for November 6, 2009) (‘‘AD 2008–05–18 R1’’).
We reviewed the available data and safety in air commerce. This regulation (c) Applicability
determined that air safety and the is within the scope of that authority
public interest require adopting this AD This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
because it addresses an unsafe condition Model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500,
as proposed, except for minor editorial that is likely to exist or develop on 600, and 700 airplanes; certificated in any
changes. We have determined that these products identified in this rulemaking category; all serial numbers.
minor changes: action.
• Are consistent with the intent that (d) Subject
was proposed in the NPRM for Regulatory Findings Air Transport Association (ATA) of
correcting the unsafe condition; and We determined that this AD will not America Code 28, Fuel.
• Do not add any additional burden have federalism implications under (e) Reason
upon the public than was already Executive Order 13132. This AD will This AD was prompted by the issuance of
proposed in the NPRM. not have a substantial direct effect on revised service information to update the
Related Service Information Under 1 the States, on the relationship between Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALIs)
CFR Part 51 the national government and the States, and critical design configuration control
or on the distribution of power and limitations (CDCCLs) that address fuel tank
Fokker Services B.V. has issued responsibilities among the various system ignition sources. We are issuing this
Service Bulletin SBF27–28–070, levels of government. AD to prevent the potential of ignition
Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. sources inside fuel tanks, which, in
For the reasons discussed above, I combination with flammable fuel vapors,
The service information describes tasks
certify that this AD: could result in fuel tank explosions and
for revising the maintenance or
inspection program to update the fuel 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory consequent loss of the airplane.
ALIs and CDCCLs that address fuel tank action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(f) Compliance
system ignition sources. This service 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Comply with this AD within the
information is reasonably available DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
compliance times specified, unless already
because the interested parties have (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); done.
access to it through their normal course 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and (g) Retained Revision of the Airworthiness
of business or by the means identified Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions
in the ADDRESSES section. 4. Will not have a significant for Continued Airworthiness To Incorporate
economic impact, positive or negative, Limits (Inspections, Thresholds, and
Costs of Compliance on a substantial number of small entities Intervals), With Revised Table Reference
We estimate that this AD affects 16 under the criteria of the Regulatory This paragraph restates the actions
airplanes of U.S. registry. Flexibility Act. required by paragraph (f)(1) of AD 2008–05–
The actions that are required by AD 18 R1, with revised table reference. For
2008–05–18 R1 take about 1 work-hour List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500,
per product, at an average labor rate of Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 600, and 700 airplanes, serial numbers 10102
$85 per work-hour. Required parts cost safety, Incorporation by reference, through 10692 inclusive: Within 3 months
about $0 per product. Based on these Safety. after April 16, 2008 (the effective date of AD
figures, the estimated cost of the actions 2008–05–18, Amendment 39–15412 (73 FR
required by AD 2008–05–18 R1 is $85 Adoption of the Amendment 13071, March 12, 2008)), revise the ALS of
the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
per product. Accordingly, under the authority to incorporate the limits (inspections,
We also estimate that it takes about 1 delegated to me by the Administrator, thresholds, and intervals) specified in Fokker
work-hour per product to comply with the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 50/60 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items
the new basic requirements of this AD. follows: (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration
The average labor rate is $85 per work- Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE–671,
hour. Required parts will cost about $0 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker
per product. Based on these figures, we DIRECTIVES Service Bulletin SBF27–28–070, Revision 1,
estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. dated January 8, 2008; as applicable. For all
operators to be $1,360, or $85 per ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 tasks identified in Fokker 50/60 Fuel
continues to read as follows: Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and
product. Critical Design Configuration Control
Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE–671, Issue 2,
dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service
Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended]
Bulletin SBF27–28–070, Revision 1, dated
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by January 8, 2008; the initial compliance times
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) are as specified in Table 1 to paragraph (g)
section 106, describes the authority of 2008–05–18 R1, Amendment 39–16083 of this AD, as applicable. The repetitive
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: inspections must be accomplished thereafter
(74 FR 57402, November 6, 2009), and at the intervals specified in Fokker 50/60
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more adding the following new AD:
detail the scope of the Agency’s Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI)
2016–12–12 Fokker Services B.V.: and Critical Design Configuration Control
authority.
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Amendment 39–18561. Docket No. Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE–671, Issue 2,
We are issuing this rulemaking under dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service
FAA–2015–8137; Directorate Identifier
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 2014–NM–104–AD. Bulletin SBF27–28–070, Revision 1, dated
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: January 8, 2008; as applicable, except as
General requirements.’’ Under that (a) Effective Date provided by paragraphs (i) and (n)(1) of this
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD becomes effective July 22, 2016. AD.
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(p) Material Incorporated by Reference This action redefines the controlled proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify
(1) The Director of the Federal Register airspace area and enhances the safety Class E airspace designated as an
approved the incorporation by reference and management of Standard extension to a Class D surface area
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Instrument Approach Procedures for airspace at Ogden-Hinckley Airport,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations Ogden, UT. (81 FR 10551) Docket FAA–
part 51. at the airport. 2016–0021. Interested parties were
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September invited to participate in this rulemaking
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 15, 2016. The Director of the Federal effort by submitting written comments
(3) The following service information was Register approves this incorporation by on the proposal to the FAA. No
approved for IBR on July 22, 2016. reference action under Title 1, Code of comments were received.
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27–28–070, Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to The legal description language was
Revision 3, dated December 11, 2014. the annual revision of FAA Order changed slightly from that contained in
(ii) Reserved. the NPRM to add clarity however, no
7400.9 and publication of conforming
(4) The following service information was changes to the lateral or horizontal
approved for IBR on September 16, 2011 (76 amendments.
dimensions of the airspace have
FR 50111, August 12, 2011). ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z,
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF27–28–070, occurred.
Airspace Designations and Reporting Class E airspace designations are
Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008. Points, and subsequent amendments can
(ii) Reserved. published in paragraph 6004 of FAA
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015,
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., air_traffic/publications/. For further and effective September 15, 2015, which
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, information, you can contact the is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation part 71.1. The Class E airspace
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 Administration, 800 Independence designation listed in this document will
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; be published subsequently in the Order.
fokker.com; Internet http:// telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is
www.myfokkerfleet.com. also available for inspection at the Availability and Summary of
(6) You may view this service information National Archives and Records Documents for Incorporation by
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Reference
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this information on the availability of FAA This document amends FAA Order
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
(7) You may view this service information 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
that is incorporated by reference at the federal_register/code_of_federal- and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
National Archives and Records regulations/ibr_locations.html. Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
Administration (NARA). For information on FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
the availability of this material at NARA, call Designations and Reporting Points, is
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
published yearly and effective on Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html. September 15. air traffic service routes, and reporting
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom points.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 31,
2016.
Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
Operations Support Group, Western The Rule
Michael Kaszycki, This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
203–4511. modifies the Class E airspace designated
[FR Doc. 2016–14130 Filed 6–16–16; 8:45 am] as an extension to the Class D surface
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P area. The airspace would be expanded
Authority for This Rulemaking to 4 miles either side of the 225° radial
The FAA’s authority to issue rules extending 16 miles southwest of Ogden-
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION regarding aviation safety is found in Hinckley airport, Ogden, UT. The FAA
Federal Aviation Administration Title 49 of the United States Code. found this action necessary for the
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the safety and management of aircraft
14 CFR Part 71 authority of the FAA Administrator. departing and arriving under IFR
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, operations at the airport. Class E
[Docket No. FAA–2016–0021; Airspace describes in more detail the scope of the airspace designations are published in
Docket No. 16–ANM–1] agency’s authority. This rulemaking is paragraph 6004 of FAA Order 7400.9Z,
promulgated under the authority dated August 6, 2015, and effective
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, September 15, 2015, which is
Ogden-Hinckley, UT
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
AGENCY: Federal Aviation section, the FAA is charged with 71.1.
Administration (FAA), DOT. prescribing regulations to assign the use
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
ACTION: Final rule. of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of The FAA has determined that this
SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class airspace. This regulation is within the regulation only involves an established
E airspace designated as an extension to scope of that authority as it establishes body of technical regulations for which
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the Class D surface area at Ogden- controlled airspace at Ogden-Hinckley frequent and routine amendments are
Hinckley Airport, Ogden, UT. The Airport, Ogden, UT. necessary to keep them operationally
FAA’s Aeronautical Information current, is non-controversial and
Services identified that the width of the History unlikely to result in adverse or negative
Class E extension to the Class D surface On March 1, 2016, the FAA published comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
area did not meet the current criteria. in the Federal Register a notice of ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
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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 becomes effective July 22, 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 39553 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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