81 FR 61983 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 174 (September 8, 2016)

Page Range		61983-61985
FR Document		2016-21288

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was prompted by an aileron-wing flutter analysis finding that, when a hydraulic aileron actuator is not powered while at least one aileron flutter damper is inoperative (latent failure), the maximum speed currently defined in the airplane flight manual (AFM) is insufficient to meet the required safety margin. This AD requires revising the AFM to include procedures to follow in the event of a hydraulic system failure and abnormal flight control behavior. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew has procedures to follow in the event of a hydraulic system failure and abnormal flight control behavior. If not corrected, this condition could lead to aileron flutter and possible reduced control of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6665; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-070-AD; 
Amendment 39-18644; AD 2016-18-13]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD 
was prompted by an aileron-wing flutter analysis finding that, when a 
hydraulic aileron actuator is not powered while at least one aileron 
flutter damper is inoperative (latent failure), the maximum speed 
currently defined in the airplane flight manual (AFM) is insufficient 
to meet the required safety margin. This AD requires revising the AFM 
to include procedures to follow in the event of a hydraulic system 
failure and abnormal flight control behavior. We are issuing this AD to 
ensure that the flightcrew has procedures to follow in the event of a 
hydraulic system failure and abnormal flight control behavior. If not 
corrected, this condition could lead to aileron flutter and possible 
reduced control of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective October 13, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 13, 
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-2016-6665.

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-2016-
6665; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 253-227-1137; 
fax 253-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Fokker Services B.V. 
Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on May 13, 2016 (81 FR 29800) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM 
was prompted by an aileron-wing flutter analysis finding that, when a 
hydraulic aileron actuator is not powered while at least one aileron 
flutter damper is inoperative (latent failure), the maximum speed 
currently defined in the AFM is insufficient to meet the required 
safety margin. The NPRM proposed to require revising the AFM to include 
procedures to follow in the event of a hydraulic system failure and 
abnormal flight control behavior. We are issuing this AD to ensure that 
the flightcrew has procedures to follow in the event of a hydraulic 
system failure and abnormal flight control behavior. If not corrected, 
this condition could lead to aileron flutter and possible reduced 
control 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 2015-0078, dated May 6, 2015 (referred to after 
this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Fokker Services B.V. 
Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    In the frame of a complementary aileron-wing flutter analysis 
performed by Fokker Services, it has been found that in case a 
hydraulic aileron actuator is not powered, while at least one 
aileron flutter damper is inoperative (latent failure), the maximum 
speed currently defined in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) is 
insufficient to meet the required safety margin.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to aileron flutter, 
possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services 
published an AFM change through Manual Change Notification--
Operational (MCNO) F100-066 which introduces an additional step in 
the Abnormal Procedures for [a] hydraulic [system] failure and for 
abnormal flight control behaviour. This new step consists in a speed 
reduction to Vra (IAS 250kt/M 0.65) to restore a sufficient margin 
to the flutter speed.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
incorporation of the amended abnormal procedures into the applicable 
AFM.

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-2016-
6665.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD

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as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that 
these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Fokker Manual Change Notification--Operational 
Documentation MCNO-F100-066, dated December 1, 2014. The service 
information contains amendments to applicable AFMs that introduce an 
additional step in the abnormal procedures for a hydraulic system 
failure and abnormal flight control behavior. This service information 
is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to 
it through their normal course of business or by the means identified 
in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $680, or $85 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-18-13 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18644; Docket No. FAA-
2016-6665; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-070-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 13, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 
and 0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial 
numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by an aileron-wing flutter analysis finding 
that, when a hydraulic aileron actuator is not powered while at 
least one aileron flutter damper is inoperative (latent failure), 
the maximum speed currently defined in the airplane flight manual 
(AFM) is insufficient to meet the required safety margin. We are 
proposing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew has procedures to 
follow in the event of a hydraulic system failure and abnormal 
flight control behavior. If not corrected, this condition could lead 
to aileron flutter and possible reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) AFM Revision

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
Abnormal Procedures and Limitations sections of the applicable AFM 
to include the information in Fokker Manual Change Notification--
Operational Documentation MCNO-F100-066, dated December 1, 2014. 
This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of Fokker Manual Change 
Notification--Operational Documentation MCNO-F100-066, dated 
December 1, 2014, into the applicable AFM. Fokker Manual Change 
Notification--Operational Documentation MCNO-F100-066, dated 
December 1, 2014, introduces procedures for the flightcrew to follow 
in the event of a hydraulic system failure and abnormal flight 
control behavior. When the information in Fokker Manual Change 
Notification--Operational Documentation MCNO-F100-066, dated 
December 1, 2014, is included in the general revisions of the AFM, 
the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, and Fokker Manual 
Change Notification--Operational Documentation MCNO-F100-066, dated 
December 1, 2014, may be removed.

(h) 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: 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.

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(i) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0078, dated May 6, 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-2016-6665.

(j) 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 Manual Change Notification-Operational Documentation 
MCNO F100-066, dated December 1, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 
EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax +31 
(0)88-6280-111; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.tml.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 29, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 31, could lead to aileron flutter and possible least one aileron flutter damper is
2016. reduced control of the airplane. inoperative (latent failure), the
Kathleen B. Hogan, DATES: This AD is effective October 13, maximum speed currently defined in
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency 2016. the AFM is insufficient to meet the
and Renewable Energy. The Director of the Federal Register required safety margin. The NPRM
For the reasons stated in the approved the incorporation by reference proposed to require revising the AFM to
preamble, DOE amends part 430 of title of a certain publication listed in this AD include procedures to follow in the
10 of the Code of Federal Regulations by as of October 13, 2016. event of a hydraulic system failure and
making the following correcting ADDRESSES: For service information abnormal flight control behavior. We are
amendment: identified in this final rule, contact issuing this AD to ensure that the
Fokker Services B.V., Technical flightcrew has procedures to follow in
PART 430—ENERGY CONSERVATION Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL the event of a hydraulic system failure
PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone and abnormal flight control behavior. If
PRODUCTS +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88– not corrected, this condition could lead
6280–111; email technicalservices@ to aileron flutter and possible reduced
■ 1. The authority citation for part 430 fokker.com; Internet http:// control of the airplane.
continues to read as follows: www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view The European Aviation Safety Agency
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6291–6309; 28 U.S.C. this referenced service information at (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
2461 note. the FAA, Transport Airplane for the Member States of the European
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
§ 430.3 [Corrected] Directive 2015–0078, dated May 6, 2015
Renton, WA. For information on the
■ 2. Section 430.3(p)(5) is corrected by availability of this material at the FAA, (referred to after this as the Mandatory
removing the text ‘‘Z and CC’’ and call 425–227–1221. It is also available Continuing Airworthiness Information,
adding in its place, the text ‘‘Z, BB, and on the Internet at http:// or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
CC’’. www.regulations.gov by searching for condition for all Fokker Services B.V.
[FR Doc. 2016–21577 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P 6665. airplanes. The MCAI states:
In the frame of a complementary aileron-
Examining the AD Docket wing flutter analysis performed by Fokker
You may examine the AD docket on Services, it has been found that in case a
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION hydraulic aileron actuator is not powered,
the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for while at least one aileron flutter damper is
Federal Aviation Administration inoperative (latent failure), the maximum
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– speed currently defined in the Airplane
14 CFR Part 39 6665; or in person at the Docket Flight Manual (AFM) is insufficient to meet
Management Facility between 9 a.m. the required safety margin.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6665; Directorate
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, This condition, if not corrected, could lead
Identifier 2015–NM–070–AD; Amendment
39–18644; AD 2016–18–13] except Federal holidays. The AD docket to aileron flutter, possibly resulting in
contains this AD, the regulatory reduced control of the aeroplane.
RIN 2120–AA64 evaluation, any comments received, and To address this potential unsafe condition,
other information. The street address for Fokker Services published an AFM change
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker through Manual Change Notification—
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– Operational (MCNO) F100–066 which
Services B.V. Airplanes 5527) is Docket Management Facility, introduces an additional step in the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation U.S. Department of Transportation, Abnormal Procedures for [a] hydraulic
Administration (FAA), Department of Docket Operations, M–30, West [system] failure and for abnormal flight
Transportation (DOT). Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, control behaviour. This new step consists in
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., a speed reduction to Vra (IAS 250kt/M 0.65)
ACTION: Final rule. to restore a sufficient margin to the flutter
Washington, DC 20590.
speed.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
For the reasons described above, this
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, [EASA] AD requires incorporation of the
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark International Branch, ANM–116, amended abnormal procedures into the
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, applicable AFM.
prompted by an aileron-wing flutter 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA You may examine the MCAI in the AD
analysis finding that, when a hydraulic 98057–3356; telephone 253–227–1137; docket on the Internet at http://
aileron actuator is not powered while at fax 253–227–1149. www.regulations.gov by searching for
least one aileron flutter damper is SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
inoperative (latent failure), the 6665.
maximum speed currently defined in Discussion
the airplane flight manual (AFM) is We issued a notice of proposed Comments
insufficient to meet the required safety rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR We gave the public the opportunity to
margin. This AD requires revising the part 39 by adding an AD that would participate in developing this AD. We
AFM to include procedures to follow in apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model received no comments on the NPRM or
the event of a hydraulic system failure F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The on the determination of the cost to the
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and abnormal flight control behavior. NPRM published in the Federal public.
We are issuing this AD to ensure that Register on May 13, 2016 (81 FR 29800)
the flightcrew has procedures to follow (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was Conclusion
in the event of a hydraulic system prompted by an aileron-wing flutter We reviewed the relevant data and
failure and abnormal flight control analysis finding that, when a hydraulic determined that air safety and the
behavior. If not corrected, this condition aileron actuator is not powered while at public interest require adopting this AD

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as proposed except for minor editorial the States, on the relationship between AD to ensure that the flightcrew has
changes. We have determined that these the national government and the States, procedures to follow in the event of a
minor changes: or on the distribution of power and hydraulic system failure and abnormal flight
control behavior. If not corrected, this
• Are consistent with the intent that responsibilities among the various condition could lead to aileron flutter and
was proposed in the NPRM for levels of government. possible reduced control of the airplane.
correcting the unsafe condition; and For the reasons discussed above, I
• Do not add any additional burden certify that this AD: (f) Compliance
upon the public than was already 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Comply with this AD within the
proposed in the NPRM. action’’ under Executive Order 12866; compliance times specified, unless already
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the done.
Related Service Information Under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
1 CFR Part 51 (g) AFM Revision
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Within 12 months after the effective date
We reviewed Fokker Manual Change 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in of this AD, revise the Abnormal Procedures
Notification—Operational Alaska; and and Limitations sections of the applicable
Documentation MCNO–F100–066, dated 4. Will not have a significant AFM to include the information in Fokker
December 1, 2014. The service economic impact, positive or negative, Manual Change Notification—Operational
information contains amendments to on a substantial number of small entities Documentation MCNO–F100–066, dated
applicable AFMs that introduce an under the criteria of the Regulatory December 1, 2014. This may be accomplished
additional step in the abnormal Flexibility Act. by inserting a copy of Fokker Manual Change
Notification—Operational Documentation
procedures for a hydraulic system
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 MCNO–F100–066, dated December 1, 2014,
failure and abnormal flight control into the applicable AFM. Fokker Manual
behavior. This service information is Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Change Notification—Operational
reasonably available because the safety, Incorporation by reference, Documentation MCNO–F100–066, dated
interested parties have access to it Safety. December 1, 2014, introduces procedures for
through their normal course of business the flightcrew to follow in the event of a
Adoption of the Amendment hydraulic system failure and abnormal flight
or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section. Accordingly, under the authority control behavior. When the information in
delegated to me by the Administrator, Fokker Manual Change Notification—
Costs of Compliance the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Operational Documentation MCNO–F100–
follows: 066, dated December 1, 2014, is included in
We estimate that this AD affects 8 the general revisions of the AFM, the general
airplanes of U.S. registry. revisions may be inserted in the AFM, and
We also estimate that it would take PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Fokker Manual Change Notification—
about 1 work-hour per product to DIRECTIVES Operational Documentation MCNO–F100–
comply with the basic requirements of 066, dated December 1, 2014, may be
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 removed.
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
continues to read as follows:
per work-hour. Based on these figures, (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
The following provisions also apply to this
operators to be $680, or $85 per product. § 39.13 [Amended] AD:
Authority for This Rulemaking (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (AMOCs): The Manager, International
Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD): Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2016–18–13 Fokker Services B.V.: approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
section 106, describes the authority of Amendment 39–18644; Docket No. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: FAA–2016–6665; Directorate Identifier In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 2015–NM–070–AD. request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Effective Date appropriate. If sending information directly
authority. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
This AD is effective October 13, 2016.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
General requirements.’’ Under that Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
(c) Applicability telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to all Fokker Services B.V. Information may be emailed to:
Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
air commerce by prescribing regulations
certificated in any category, all serial Before using any approved AMOC, notify
for practices, methods, and procedures your appropriate principal inspector, or
numbers.
the Administrator finds necessary for lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
safety in air commerce. This regulation (d) Subject the local flight standards district office/
is within the scope of that authority Air Transport Association (ATA) of certificate holding district office.
because it addresses an unsafe condition America Code 27, Flight Controls. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
that is likely to exist or develop on requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
(e) Reason actions from a manufacturer, the action must
products identified in this rulemaking
This AD was prompted by an aileron-wing be accomplished using a method approved
action.
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flutter analysis finding that, when a by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
Regulatory Findings hydraulic aileron actuator is not powered 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
while at least one aileron flutter damper is the European Aviation Safety Agency
We determined that this AD will not inoperative (latent failure), the maximum (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA
have federalism implications under speed currently defined in the airplane flight Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
Executive Order 13132. This AD will manual (AFM) is insufficient to meet the approved by the DOA, the approval must
not have a substantial direct effect on required safety margin. We are proposing this include the DOA-authorized signature.

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(i) Related Information The Boeing Company Model 737–600, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Refer to Mandatory Continuing –700, –700C, –800, and –900 series
Discussion
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA airplanes. This AD was prompted by an
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0078, dated evaluation by the design approval We issued a notice of proposed
May 6, 2015, for related information. This holder (DAH) indicating that the aft rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the pressure bulkhead is subject to part 39 by adding an AD that would
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This apply to certain The Boeing Company
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, and
2016–6665.
AD requires repetitive inspections of the
aft pressure bulkhead web for any –900 series airplanes. The NPRM
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference cracking, crack indications, discrepant published in the Federal Register on
(1) The Director of the Federal Register fastener holes, and corrosion; and June 21, 2016 (81 FR 40208) (‘‘the
approved the incorporation by reference corrective actions if necessary. We are NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
(IBR) of the service information listed in this issuing this AD to detect and correct an evaluation by the design approval
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR cracks in the aft pressure bulkhead web, holder (DAH) indicating that the aft
part 51. which could result in an uncontrolled pressure bulkhead is subject to
(2) You must use this service information widespread fatigue damage (WFD). The
as applicable to do the actions required by
decompression of the fuselage.
DATES: This AD is effective October 13, NPRM proposed to require repetitive
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Fokker Manual Change Notification- 2016. inspections of the aft pressure bulkhead
Operational Documentation MCNO F100– The Director of the Federal Register web for any cracking, crack indications,
066, dated December 1, 2014. approved the incorporation by reference discrepant fastener holes, and corrosion;
(ii) Reserved. of a certain publication listed in this AD and corrective actions if necessary. We
(3) For service information identified in as of October 13, 2016. are issuing this AD to detect and correct
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., cracks in the aft pressure bulkhead web,
ADDRESSES: For service information
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, which could result in an uncontrolled
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; identified in this final rule, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, decompression of the fuselage.
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ Attention: Data & Services Management, Comments
fokker.com; Internet http:// P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA
www.myfokkerfleet.com
We gave the public the opportunity to
98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
(4) You may view this service information participate in developing this AD. We
extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, have considered the comments received.
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Boeing, the Airline Pilots Association
may view this referenced service
information on the availability of this International, and United Airlines
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. information at the FAA, Transport
supported the NPRM.
(5) You may view this service information Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
that is incorporated by reference at the SW., Renton, WA. For information on Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
National Archives and Records the availability of this material at the of the Proposed Actions
Administration (NARA). For information on FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
the availability of this material at NARA, call available on the Internet at http:// accomplishing the supplemental type
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- certificate (STC) ST00830SE does not
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– affect compliance with the actions
locations.tml.
6901. specified in the NPRM.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August We agree with the commenter. We
29, 2016. Examining the AD Docket
have redesignated paragraph (c) of the
Michael Kaszycki, You may examine the AD docket on NPRM as (c)(1) and added a new
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane the Internet at http:// paragraph (c)(2) to this final rule to state
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for that installation of STC ST00830SE does
[FR Doc. 2016–21288 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– not affect the ability to accomplish the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 6901; or in person at the Docket actions required by this final rule.
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, ST00830SE is installed, a ‘‘change in
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION except Federal holidays. The AD docket product’’ Alternative Method of
contains this AD, the regulatory Compliance (AMOC) approval request is
Federal Aviation Administration evaluation, any comments received, and not necessary to comply with the
other information. The address for the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
14 CFR Part 39 Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Conclusion
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6901; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–192–AD; Amendment Department of Transportation, Docket We reviewed the relevant data,
39–18646; AD 2016–18–15] Operations, M–30, West Building considered the comments received, and
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 determined that air safety and the
RIN 2120–AA64 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, public interest require adopting this AD
DC 20590. with the change described previously
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and minor editorial changes. We have
Company Airplanes
Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer, determined that these minor changes:
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, • Are consistent with the intent that
Administration (FAA), DOT. Seattle Aircraft Certification Office was proposed in the NPRM for
ACTION: Final rule. (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, correcting the unsafe condition; and
WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6450; • Do not add any additional burden
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new fax: 425–917–6590; email: Alan.Pohl@ upon the public than was already
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain faa.gov. proposed in the NPRM.

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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 October 13, 2016.
Contact		Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 253-227-1137; fax 253-227-1149.
FR Citation		81 FR 61983
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 61983 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 174 (September 8, 2016)

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