81 FR 51314 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 150 (August 4, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 150 (Thursday, August 4, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 51314-51317] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-18255] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-8472; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-106-AD; Amendment 39-18603; AD 2016-16-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 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 a hot spot may develop in the main fuel tank under certain failure conditions of the solenoid of the level control pilot valve, the reed switch of the main tank overflow valve, the level float switch of the collector tank, or the solenoid of the main tank fueling shut-off valve. This AD requires installing fuses in the wiring of the solenoid of the level control pilot valve, the reed switch of the main tank overflow valve, the level float switch of the collector tank, and the solenoid of the main tank fueling shut-off valve, as applicable. This AD also requires accomplishing concurrent actions 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 main fuel tank vapor space, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective September 8, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 8, 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-2015-8472. 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- 8472; 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 [[Page 51315]] 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 3042) (``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 2014-0107, dated May 7, 2014 (referred to after this the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, 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, under certain failure conditions of the solenoid of the level control pilot valve, the main tank overflow valve reed switch, the collector tank level float switch or the main tank fuelling shut-off valve solenoid, a hot spot may develop in the tank. This condition, if not corrected, could create an ignition source in the main tank vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services developed a modification to the wiring (installation of fuses) of the affected components. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the installation of fuses in the wiring of the affected components [the solenoid of the level control pilot valve, the reed switch of the main tank overflow valve, the level float switch of the collector tank, and the solenoid of the main tank fuelling shut-off valve] and, subsequently, the implementation of the associated Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) items [and revision of the maintenance or inspection program]. 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- 8472. 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 revised certain document citations throughout this AD to meet the Office of the Federal Register's requirements for materials incorporated by reference. These changes are for formatting purposes and do not affect the requirements of this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Fokker Services B.V. has issued Manual Change Notification-- Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F28-035, Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-049, Revision 2, dated November 3, 2014. This service information describes procedures for installing fuses packed in jiffy junctions (i.e., crimped wire in-line junction device(s)). Fokker Services B.V. has also issued Manual Change Notification-- Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F28-034 Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014; and Service Bulletin SBF28-28-051, Revision 2, dated November 3, 2014. This service information describes procedures for reworking the wiring and installing fuses packed in jiffy junctions in the power supply wire of the solenoid in the left and right level control pilot valves. In addition, Fokker Services B.V. has issued Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-056, dated January 9, 2014; and F28 Appendix Service Bulletin SBF28-28-056/APP01, dated July 15, 2014. This service information describes procedures for installing fuses in the wiring of the solenoid of the level control pilot valve, the reed switch of the main tank overflow valve, the level float switch of the collector tank, and the solenoid of the main tank fueling shut-off valve. This service information also describes certain 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 estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation of fuses and revision 21 work-hours x $85 per $5,320 $7,105 $35,525 to maintenance or inspection hour = $1,785. program. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. [[Page 51316]] Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-16-05 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18603; Docket No. FAA- 2015-8472; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-106-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 8, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2011-17-03, Amendment 39-16767 (76 FR 50115, August 12, 2011) (``AD 2011-17-03''); and AD 2011-21-01, Amendment 39-16824 (76 FR 63156, October 12, 2011) (``AD 2011-21-01''). (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 a hot spot may develop in the main fuel tank under certain failure conditions of the solenoid of the level control pilot valve, the reed switch of the main tank overflow valve, the level float switch of the collector tank, or the solenoid of the main tank fueling shut-off valve. We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source in the main fuel tank vapor space, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification of Main Fuel Tank Wiring Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, install fuses in the wiring of the solenoid of the level control pilot valve, the reed switch of the main tank overflow valve, the level float switch of the collector tank, and the solenoid of the main tank fueling shut-off valve, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker F28 Appendix Service Bulletin SBF28-28-056/APP01, dated July 15, 2014, and Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-056, dated January 9, 2014. (h) Concurrent Requirements Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. Accomplishment of the actions in this paragraph terminates the requirement of paragraph (g) of AD 2011-17- 03. (1) Install fuses packed in jiffy junctions (i.e., crimped wire in-line junction device(s)), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (h)(1)(i) and the instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-049, Revision 2, dated November 3, 2014. (ii) Fokker Manual Change Notification--Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F28-035, Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014. Note 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Accomplishment of this action is required by AD 2011-17-03. (2) Rework the wiring and install fuses packed in jiffy junctions in the power supply wire of the solenoid in the left and right level control pilot valves, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) and the instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (h)(2)(ii) of this AD. Accomplishment of the actions in this paragraph terminates the requirement of paragraph (g) of AD 2011-21-01, for the actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) and the instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (h)(2)(ii) of this AD only. (i) Fokker Manual Change Notification--Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F28-034, Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014. (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-051, Revision 2, dated November 3, 2014. Note 2 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: Accomplishment of this action is required by AD 2011-21-01. (i) 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 critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) specified in paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-056, dated January 9, 2014. (j) No Alternative CDCCLs After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative CDCCLs may be used unless the CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance: 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: 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 Services B.V.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0107, dated May 7, 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-2015-8472. [[Page 51317]] (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Fokker F28 Appendix Service Bulletin SBF28-28-056/APP01, dated July 15, 2014. (ii) Fokker Manual Change Notification--Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F28-034 Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014. (iii) Fokker Manual Change Notification--Maintenance Documentation MCNM-F28-035, Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014. (iv) Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28-28-056, dated January 9, 2014. (v) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-049, Revision 2, dated November 3, 2014. (vi) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-051, Revision 2, dated November 3, 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 July 21, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-18255 Filed 8-3-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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results of the decennial census States citizen and 50% by someone who is wiring of the solenoid of the level
conducted after the area was initially not a United States citizen, is not an eligible control pilot valve, the reed switch of
designated as a base closure area; or concern because it is not at least 51% owned the main tank overflow valve, the level
(ii) The date 8 years after the base by United States citizens. float switch of the collector tank, and
closure area was initially designated as (ii) The concern must be an ANC the solenoid of the main tank fueling
a HUBZone. owned and controlled by Natives shut-off valve, as applicable. This AD
(2) However, if a base closure area (determined pursuant to section 29(e)(1) also requires accomplishing concurrent
was treated as a HUBZone at any time of the ANCSA); or a direct or indirect actions and revising the airplane
after 2010, it shall be treated as a subsidiary corporation, joint venture, or maintenance or inspection program, as
HUBZone until such time as the partnership of an ANC qualifying applicable, by incorporating fuel
Administrator makes a final pursuant to section 29(e)(1) of ANCSA, airworthiness limitation items and
determination as to whether or not to if that subsidiary, joint venture, or critical design configuration control
implement the applicable designations partnership is owned and controlled by limitations (CDCCLs). We are issuing
in accordance with the results of the Natives (determined pursuant to section this AD to prevent an ignition source in
2020 decennial census. 29(e)(2)) of the ANCSA); the main fuel tank vapor space, which
* * * * * (iii) The concern must be wholly could result in a fuel tank explosion and
Qualified disaster area means any owned by one or more NHOs, or by a consequent loss of the airplane.
census tract or nonmetropolitan county corporation that is wholly owned by one DATES: This AD is effective September 8,
located in an area for which the or more NHOs, or owned in part by one
President has declared a major disaster 2016.
or more NHOs, if all other owners are
under section 401 of the Robert T. The Director of the Federal Register
either United States citizens or small
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency approved the incorporation by reference
business concerns; or
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170), or of certain publications listed in this AD
(iv) The concern must be wholly
located in an area in which a as of September 8, 2016.
owned by a CDC, or owned in part by
catastrophic incident has occurred if one or more CDCs, if all other owners ADDRESSES: For service information
such census tract or nonmetropolitan are either United States citizens or identified in this final rule, contact
county ceased to be categorized as either SBCs. Fokker Services B.V., Technical
a qualified census tract or qualified Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
* * * * *
nonmetropolitan county, as applicable, Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone
during the period beginning 5 years Dated: July 22, 2016. +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88–
before the date on which the President Maria Contreras-Sweet, 6280–111; email technicalservices@
declared the major disaster or the Administrator. fokker.com; Internet http://
catastrophic incident occurred and [FR Doc. 2016–18251 Filed 8–3–16; 8:45 am] www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view
ending 2 years after such date. However, BILLING CODE 8025–01–P this referenced service information at
the following exceptions apply: the FAA, Transport Airplane
(1) In the case of a major disaster Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
declared by the President, a census tract Renton, WA. For information on the
or nonmetropolitan county may be a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
availability of this material at the FAA,
qualified disaster area only during the 5- Federal Aviation Administration call 425–227–1221. It is also available
year period beginning on the date on on the Internet at http://
which the President declared the major 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
disaster for the area in which the census and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
tract or nonmetropolitan county is [Docket No. FAA–2015–8472; Directorate 8472.
located; and Identifier 2014–NM–106–AD; Amendment
(2) In the case of a catastrophic 39–18603; AD 2016–16–05] Examining the AD Docket
incident, a census tract or
RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on
nonmetropolitan county may be a
the Internet at http://
qualified disaster area only during the Airworthiness Directives; Fokker www.regulations.gov by searching for
10-year period beginning on the date on Services B.V. Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
which the catastrophic incident
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 8472; or in person at the Docket
occurred in the area in which the census
Administration (FAA), Department of Management Facility between 9 a.m.
tract or nonmetropolitan county is
Transportation (DOT). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
located.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
* * * * * ACTION: Final rule.
contains this AD, the regulatory
■ 3. Amend § 126.200 by revising evaluation, any comments received, and
paragraph (b)(1) to read as follows: SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all other information. The street address for
§ 126.200 What requirements must a Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
concern meet to receive SBA certification 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
as a qualified HUBZone SBC? This AD was prompted by a design U.S. Department of Transportation,
* * * * * review that revealed a hot spot may Docket Operations, M–30, West
(b) Concerns owned by U.S. citizens, develop in the main fuel tank under Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
ANCs, NHOs, or CDCs.—(1) Ownership. certain failure conditions of the 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
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(i) The concern must be at least 51% solenoid of the level control pilot valve, Washington, DC 20590.
unconditionally and directly owned and the reed switch of the main tank FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
controlled by persons who are United overflow valve, the level float switch of Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
States citizens; the collector tank, or the solenoid of the International Branch, ANM–116,
Example: A concern that is a partnership main tank fueling shut-off valve. This Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
owned 50% by an individual who is a United AD requires installing fuses in the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
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98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; solenoid of the level control pilot valve, the Related Service Information Under 1
fax 425–227–1149. reed switch of the main tank overflow valve, CFR Part 51
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the level float switch of the collector tank,
and the solenoid of the main tank fuelling Fokker Services B.V. has issued
Discussion shut-off valve] and, subsequently, the Manual Change Notification—
implementation of the associated Critical Maintenance Documentation MCNM–
We issued a notice of proposed
Design Configuration Control Limitations F28–035, Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014;
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(CDCCL) items [and revision of the and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–
part 39 by adding an AD that would
maintenance or inspection program]. 049, Revision 2, dated November 3,
apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model More information on this subject can be 2014. This service information describes
F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 found in Fokker Services All Operators procedures for installing fuses packed in
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Message AOF28.038#02. jiffy junctions (i.e., crimped wire in-line
Federal Register on January 20, 2016
junction device(s)).
(81 FR 3042) (‘‘the NPRM’’). You may examine the MCAI in the
The European Aviation Safety Agency Fokker Services B.V. has also issued
AD docket on the Internet at http://
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent Manual Change Notification—
www.regulations.gov by searching for
for the Member States of the European Maintenance Documentation MCNM–
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness F28–034 Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014;
8472.
Directive 2014–0107, dated May 7, 2014 and Service Bulletin SBF28–28–051,
(referred to after this the Mandatory Comments Revision 2, dated November 3, 2014.
Continuing Airworthiness Information, This service information describes
We gave the public the opportunity to procedures for reworking the wiring and
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe participate in developing this AD. We
condition for all Fokker Services B.V. installing fuses packed in jiffy junctions
received no comments on the NPRM or in the power supply wire of the
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and on the determination of the cost to the
4000 airplanes. The MCAI states: solenoid in the left and right level
public. control pilot valves.
Prompted by an accident * * *, the In addition, Fokker Services B.V. has
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Explanation of Changes Made to This
AD issued Proforma Service Bulletin
published Special Federal Aviation
Regulation (SFAR) 88 [(66 FR 23086, May 7, SBF28–28–056, dated January 9, 2014;
2001)], and the Joint Aviation Authorities We revised certain document citations and F28 Appendix Service Bulletin
(JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/ throughout this AD to meet the Office of SBF28–28–056/APP01, dated July 15,
12. the Federal Register’s requirements for 2014. This service information describes
The review conducted by Fokker Services materials incorporated by reference. procedures for installing fuses in the
on the Fokker F28 design in response to these These changes are for formatting wiring of the solenoid of the level
regulations revealed that, under certain purposes and do not affect the control pilot valve, the reed switch of
failure conditions of the solenoid of the level the main tank overflow valve, the level
requirements of this AD.
control pilot valve, the main tank overflow
valve reed switch, the collector tank level
float switch of the collector tank, and
Conclusion
float switch or the main tank fuelling shut- the solenoid of the main tank fueling
off valve solenoid, a hot spot may develop in We reviewed the relevant data and shut-off valve. This service information
the tank. determined that air safety and the also describes certain CDCCLs.
This condition, if not corrected, could public interest require adopting this AD This service information is reasonably
create an ignition source in the main tank with the changes described previously available because the interested parties
vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel have access to it through their normal
tank explosion and consequent loss of the
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes: course of business or by the means
aeroplane. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
To address this potential unsafe condition, • Are consistent with the intent that
Fokker Services developed a modification to was proposed in the NPRM for Costs of Compliance
the wiring (installation of fuses) of the correcting the unsafe condition; and
affected components. We estimate that this AD affects 5
For the reasons described above, this • Do not add any additional burden airplanes of U.S. registry.
[EASA] AD requires the installation of fuses upon the public than was already We estimate the following costs to
in the wiring of the affected components [the proposed in the NPRM. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Installation of fuses and revision to mainte- 21 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,785 ........ $5,320 $7,105 $35,525
nance or inspection program.
Authority for This Rulemaking We are issuing this rulemaking under safety in air commerce. This regulation
Title 49 of the United States Code the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, is within the scope of that authority
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: because it addresses an unsafe condition
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rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, General requirements.’’ Under that that is likely to exist or develop on
section 106, describes the authority of section, Congress charges the FAA with products identified in this rulemaking
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in action.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more air commerce by prescribing regulations
detail the scope of the Agency’s for practices, methods, and procedures
authority. the Administrator finds necessary for
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Regulatory Findings (e) Reason MCNM–F28–034, Rev 1, dated January 9,
This AD was prompted by a design review 2014.
We determined that this AD will not (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–051,
have federalism implications under that revealed a hot spot may develop in the
main fuel tank under certain failure Revision 2, dated November 3, 2014.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Note 2 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD:
conditions of the solenoid of the level control
not have a substantial direct effect on Accomplishment of this action is required by
pilot valve, the reed switch of the main tank
the States, on the relationship between overflow valve, the level float switch of the AD 2011–21–01.
the national government and the States, collector tank, or the solenoid of the main (i) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
or on the distribution of power and tank fueling shut-off valve. We are issuing Program
responsibilities among the various this AD to prevent an ignition source in the
levels of government. Before further flight after completing the
main fuel tank vapor space, which could
For the reasons discussed above, I installation specified in paragraph (g) of this
result in a fuel tank explosion and
AD, or within 30 days after the effective date
certify that this AD: consequent loss of the airplane.
of this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory airplane maintenance or inspection program,
(f) Compliance
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; as applicable, by incorporating the critical
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already design configuration control limitations
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (CDCCLs) specified in paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of
done.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin SBF28–28–
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (g) Modification of Main Fuel Tank Wiring 056, dated January 9, 2014.
Alaska; and Within 24 months after the effective date
4. Will not have a significant (j) No Alternative CDCCLs
of this AD, install fuses in the wiring of the
economic impact, positive or negative, solenoid of the level control pilot valve, the After accomplishing the revision required
on a substantial number of small entities reed switch of the main tank overflow valve, by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative
under the criteria of the Regulatory the level float switch of the collector tank, CDCCLs may be used unless the CDCCLs are
and the solenoid of the main tank fueling approved as an alternative method of
Flexibility Act.
shut-off valve, as applicable, in accordance compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 with the Accomplishment Instructions of procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of
Fokker F28 Appendix Service Bulletin this AD.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, SBF28–28–056/APP01, dated July 15, 2014, (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
Safety. and Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin
The following provisions also apply to this
SBF28–28–056, dated January 9, 2014.
AD:
Adoption of the Amendment (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance:
(h) Concurrent Requirements
Accordingly, under the authority Prior to or concurrently with
The Manager, International Branch, ANM–
delegated to me by the Administrator, 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
accomplishing the requirements of paragraph
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
(g) of this AD, do the actions specified in
follows: AD, if requested using the procedures found
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD.
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
Accomplishment of the actions in this
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 39.19, send your request to your principal
paragraph terminates the requirement of
DIRECTIVES inspector or local Flight Standards District
paragraph (g) of AD 2011–17–03.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
(1) Install fuses packed in jiffy junctions
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 directly to the International Branch, send it
(i.e., crimped wire in-line junction device(s)),
to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace
continues to read as follows: in accordance with the Accomplishment
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Instructions of the service information
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601
identified in paragraph (h)(1)(i) and the
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
§ 39.13 [Amended] instructions of the service information
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
identified in paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9–ANM–116–
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–049,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding AMOC–REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
Revision 2, dated November 3, 2014.
the following new airworthiness any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
(ii) Fokker Manual Change Notification—
directive (AD): principal inspector, or lacking a principal
Maintenance Documentation MCNM–F28–
inspector, the manager of the local flight
2016–16–05 Fokker Services B.V.: 035, Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014.
standards district office/certificate holding
Amendment 39–18603; Docket No. Note 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: district office.
FAA–2015–8472; Directorate Identifier Accomplishment of this action is required by (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
2014–NM–106–AD. AD 2011–17–03. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
(a) Effective Date (2) Rework the wiring and install fuses actions from a manufacturer, the action must
packed in jiffy junctions in the power supply be accomplished using a method approved
This AD is effective September 8, 2016. wire of the solenoid in the left and right level by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
(b) Affected ADs control pilot valves, in accordance with the 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
Accomplishment Instructions of the service the European Aviation Safety Agency
This AD affects AD 2011–17–03,
information identified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) (EASA); or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA
Amendment 39–16767 (76 FR 50115, August
and the instructions of the service Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
12, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–17–03’’); and AD 2011–
21–01, Amendment 39–16824 (76 FR 63156, information identified in paragraph (h)(2)(ii) approved by the DOA, the approval must
October 12, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–21–01’’). of this AD. Accomplishment of the actions in include the DOA-authorized signature.
this paragraph terminates the requirement of
(c) Applicability paragraph (g) of AD 2011–21–01, for the (l) Related Information
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. actions specified in the Accomplishment Refer to Mandatory Continuing
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Instructions of the service information Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
airplanes, certificated in any category, all identified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) and the Airworthiness Directive 2014–0107, dated
serial numbers. instructions of the service information May 7, 2014, for related information. This
identified in paragraph (h)(2)(ii) of this AD MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
(d) Subject only. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (i) Fokker Manual Change Notification— searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
America Code 28, Fuel. Maintenance Documentation 2015–8472.
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(m) Material Incorporated by Reference Dassault Aviation Model FALCON Discussion
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. We issued a notice of proposed
approved the incorporation by reference This AD was prompted by a review that rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(IBR) of the service information listed in this identified a nonconformity between the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
torque value applied to the screw-nuts apply to all Dassault Aviation Model
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
of aileron servo actuators, and the FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX
as applicable to do the actions required by torque value specified by the type airplanes. The NPRM published in the
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. design. This AD requires replacing Federal Register on April 20, 2016 (81
(i) Fokker F28 Appendix Service Bulletin certain aileron servo actuators with FR 23214) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
SBF28–28–056/APP01, dated July 15, 2014. serviceable servo actuators. We are The European Aviation Safety Agency
(ii) Fokker Manual Change Notification— issuing this AD to prevent (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Maintenance Documentation MCNM–F28– desynchronization between two servo for the Member States of the European
034 Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014.
actuator barrels, which could lead to Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
(iii) Fokker Manual Change Notification—
Maintenance Documentation MCNM–F28– reduced control of the airplane during Directive 2014–0184, dated August 7,
035, Rev 1, dated January 9, 2014. roll maneuvers at low altitude. 2014 (referred to after this as the
(iv) Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin DATES: This AD is effective September 8, Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
SBF28–28–056, dated January 9, 2014. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
(v) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–049, 2016.
an unsafe condition for all Dassault
Revision 2, dated November 3, 2014. The Director of the Federal Register Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and
(vi) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28– approved the incorporation by reference FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI
051, Revision 2, dated November 3, 2014. of certain publications listed in this AD
(3) For service information identified in states:
as of September 8, 2016.
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., A quality review of recently delivered
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, ADDRESSES: For service information aeroplanes identified a non-conformity
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; identified in this final rule, contact concerning the torque value applied to
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, screw-nuts of aileron servo actuators, which
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ was inconsistent with the value specified by
fokker.com; Internet http:// South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone the type design.
www.myfokkerfleet.com. 201–440–6700; Internet http:// The subsequent investigation demonstrated
(4) You may view this service information www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may that the washer which is bent on nut and rod
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, view this referenced service information ensures the affected selector synchronisation
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For at the FAA, Transport Airplane between two servo actuator barrels for a
information on the availability of this Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., minimum of 2,000 flight hours (FH). After
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Renton, WA. For information on the this period, a possible de-synchronization of
(5) You may view this service information the affected selector assembly may occur.
that is incorporated by reference at the
availability of this material at the FAA, This condition, if not corrected, could lead
National Archives and Records call 425–227–1221. It is also available to reduced control of the aeroplane during
Administration (NARA). For information on on the Internet at http:// roll manoeuvers at low altitude.
the availability of this material at NARA, call www.regulations.gov by searching for To address this potential unsafe condition,
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 5594. (SB) F900EX–476 Revision 1 and SB
locations.html. F2000EX–350 to provide replacement
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 21,
Examining the AD Docket instructions for the affected aileron servo
actuators, as applicable to aeroplane type.
2016.
You may examine the AD docket on For the reasons described above, this
Michael Kaszycki, the Internet at http:// [EASA] AD requires replacement of affected
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane www.regulations.gov by searching for aileron servo actuators with serviceable parts.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– This [EASA] AD also identifies that the
[FR Doc. 2016–18255 Filed 8–3–16; 8:45 am] affected aileron servo actuators can be re-
5594; or in person at the Docket qualified as serviceable parts only after a
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Management Facility between 9 a.m. refurbishment accomplished by an approved
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, maintenance organization.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You may examine the MCAI in the
contains this AD, the regulatory
AD docket on the Internet at http://
Federal Aviation Administration evaluation, any comments received, and
www.regulations.gov by searching for
other information. The street address for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
14 CFR Part 39 the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
5594.
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5594; Directorate U.S. Department of Transportation, Comments
Identifier 2014–NM–169–AD; Amendment Docket Operations, M–30, West
39–18596; AD 2016–15–05] We gave the public the opportunity to
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, participate in developing this AD. We
RIN 2120–AA64 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., received no comments on the NPRM or
Washington, DC 20590. on the determination of the cost to the
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom public.
Aviation Airplanes
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Conclusion
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
International Branch, ANM–116,
Administration (FAA), Department of We reviewed the relevant data and
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Transportation (DOT). determined that air safety and the
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
ACTION: Final rule. public interest require adopting this AD
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
as proposed except for minor editorial
fax 425–227–1139.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new changes. We have determined that these
airworthiness directive (AD) for all SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: minor changes:
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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 September 8, 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 51314 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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