81 FR 62029 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 174 (September 8, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 174 (September 8, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 174 (Thursday, September 8, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 62029-62031] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-21151] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9058; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-024-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD), for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an analysis which determined that, for certain areas of the fuselage, the current threshold of an Airworthiness Limitations Section inspection is insufficient to detect early crack development. This proposed AD would require one time high and low frequency eddy current inspections of the affected fuselage skin for cracks and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the fuselage skin; such cracking could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 24, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, 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 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. 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- 9058; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. 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: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9058; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-024-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive Airworthiness Directive 2016-0029, dated February 23, 2016 (referred [[Page 62030]] to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states: Recently, a complementary fatigue and damage tolerance analysis was accomplished by the design approval holder on the traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) antenna installation on the top of the fuselage between station (STA) 6805 and STA7305. Based on the results, it was determined that for the affected area, the current threshold of the Airworthiness Limitations Section inspection task 533001-00-20 (special detailed inspection of longitudinal lap joints) is insufficient to timely detect possible crack development. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the structural integrity of the fuselage in this area. To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services published Service Bulletin (SB) SBF100-53-130 to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection [high and low frequency eddy current inspections for cracks] of the fuselage skin around the largest TCAS antenna external doubler and of the longitudinal lap joint at stringer (STR) 37 between fuselage STA6805 and STA7305 [and repair if necessary. This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim action and further [EASA] AD action may follow. More information on this subject can be found in Fokker Services All Operators Message AOF100.199. 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- 9058. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-130, dated December 01, 2015. This service information describes one-time high and low frequency eddy current inspections for cracks of the fuselage skin. 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. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection.......................... 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $680 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2016-9058; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-024-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 24, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 11244 through 11407 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by an analysis which determined that, for certain areas of the fuselage, the current threshold of an [[Page 62031]] Airworthiness Limitations Section inspection is insufficient to detect early crack development. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the fuselage skin; such cracking could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection Within the compliance time specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable, do high and low frequency eddy current inspections for cracks in the fuselage skin around the largest traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) antenna external doubler and of the longitudinal lap joint at fuselage stringer STR37 between fuselage station (STA) STA6805 and STA7305, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-130, dated December 01, 2015. (1) For airplanes having 45,000 or more flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD, since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness: Do the high and low frequency eddy current inspections within 750 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. (2) For airplanes having 40,000 or more flight cycles, but less than 45,000 flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD, since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness: Do the high and low frequency eddy current inspections within 1,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. (h) Corrective Action If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 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. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0029, dated February 23, 2016, 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-2016-9058. (2) 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. 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 24, 2016. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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(j) Other FAA AD Provisions FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box
The following provisions also apply to this Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the
AD: information on the availability of this Netherlands; telephone: +31 (0)88–
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
6280–350; fax: +31 (0)88–6280–111;
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Issued in Renton, Washington, on August email: technicalservices@fokker.com;
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 22, 2016. Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to John P. Piccola, Jr., You may view this service information
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane at the FAA, Transport Airplane
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local [FR Doc. 2016–21166 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am] Renton, WA. For information on the
Flight Standards District Office, as BILLING CODE 4910–13–P availability of this material at the FAA,
appropriate. If sending information directly call 425–227–1221.
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport You may examine the AD docket on
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http://
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; www.regulations.gov by searching for
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. 14 CFR Part 39
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using [Docket No. FAA–2016–9058; Directorate 9058; or in person at the Docket
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Identifier 2016–NM–024–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
inspector, the manager of the local flight RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
standards district office/certificate holding contains this proposed AD, the
district office. Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
regulatory evaluation, any comments
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Services B.V.
received, and other information. The
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for the Docket Operations
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved Administration (FAA), DOT. office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or (NPRM). be available in the AD docket shortly
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If after receipt.
approved by the DOA, the approval must SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
include the DOA-authorized signature. airworthiness directive (AD), for certain Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark International Branch, ANM–116,
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a 0100 airplanes. This proposed AD was Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
person is not required to respond to, nor prompted by an analysis which
shall a person be subject to a penalty for 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
determined that, for certain areas of the 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
fuselage, the current threshold of an fax 425–227–1149.
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that Airworthiness Limitations Section SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
collection of information displays a current inspection is insufficient to detect early
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB crack development. This proposed AD Comments Invited
Control Number for this information would require one time high and low We invite you to send any written
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for frequency eddy current inspections of relevant data, views, or arguments about
this collection of information is estimated to the affected fuselage skin for cracks and this proposed AD. Send your comments
be approximately 5 minutes per response, repair if necessary. We are proposing to an address listed under the
including the time for reviewing instructions, this AD to detect and correct cracks in ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
the fuselage skin; such cracking could FAA–2016–9058; Directorate Identifier
of information are mandatory. Comments result in reduced structural integrity of 2016–NM–024–AD’’ at the beginning of
concerning the accuracy of this burden and the fuselage. your comments. We specifically invite
suggestions for reducing the burden should DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory,
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence this proposed AD by October 24, 2016. economic, environmental, and energy
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Information Collection Clearance Officer, consider all comments received by the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
AES–200. closing date and may amend this
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(k) Related Information methods: proposed AD based on those comments.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http://
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0085, dated instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any
April 28, 2016, for related information. This • Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the • Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room about this proposed AD.
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2016–9055. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(2) For service information identified in Discussion
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Washington, DC 20590.
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail The European Aviation Safety Agency
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; address above between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. For service information identified in Directive Airworthiness Directive 2016–
You may view this service information at the this NPRM, contact Fokker Services 0029, dated February 23, 2016 (referred
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to after this as the Mandatory current inspections for cracks] of the fuselage through their normal course of business
Continuing Airworthiness Information, skin around the largest TCAS antenna or by the means identified in the
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe external doubler and of the longitudinal lap ADDRESSES section.
joint at stringer (STR) 37 between fuselage
condition for certain Fokker Services
STA6805 and STA7305 [and repair if FAA’s Determination and Requirements
B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes. necessary. This [EASA] AD is considered to of This Proposed AD
The MCAI states: be an interim action and further [EASA] AD
Recently, a complementary fatigue and action may follow. This product has been approved by
damage tolerance analysis was accomplished More information on this subject can be the aviation authority of another
by the design approval holder on the traffic found in Fokker Services All Operators country, and is approved for operation
collision avoidance system (TCAS) antenna Message AOF100.199. in the United States. Pursuant to our
installation on the top of the fuselage bilateral agreement with the State of
You may examine the MCAI in the
between station (STA) 6805 and STA7305. Design Authority, we have been notified
Based on the results, it was determined that AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for of the unsafe condition described in the
for the affected area, the current threshold of
the Airworthiness Limitations Section and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– MCAI and service information
inspection task 533001–00–20 (special 9058. referenced above. We are proposing this
detailed inspection of longitudinal lap joints) AD because we evaluated all pertinent
is insufficient to timely detect possible crack Related Service Information Under information and determined an unsafe
development. 1 CFR Part 51 condition exists and is likely to exist or
This condition, if not detected and We reviewed Fokker Service Bulletin develop on other products of the same
corrected, could affect the structural integrity SBF100–53–130, dated December 01, type design.
of the fuselage in this area.
2015. This service information describes Costs of Compliance
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Fokker Services published Service Bulletin one-time high and low frequency eddy
(SB) SBF100–53–130 to provide inspection current inspections for cracks of the We estimate that this proposed AD
instructions. For the reasons described above, fuselage skin. This service information affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry.
this [EASA] AD requires a one-time is reasonably available because the We estimate the following costs to
inspection [high and low frequency eddy interested parties have access to it comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ..................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................................... $0 $85 $680
We have received no definitive data proposed AD would not have a PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
that would enable us to provide cost substantial direct effect on the States, on DIRECTIVES
estimates for the on-condition actions the relationship between the national
specified in this proposed AD. Government and the States, or on the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
distribution of power and continues to read as follows:
Authority for This Rulemaking
responsibilities among the various Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Title 49 of the United States Code levels of government.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue For the reasons discussed above, I § 39.13 [Amended]
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, certify this proposed regulation: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
section 106, describes the authority of the following new airworthiness
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; directive (AD):
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA–
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 2016–9058; Directorate Identifier 2016–
authority.
NM–024–AD.
We are issuing this rulemaking under (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (a) Comments Due Date
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Alaska; and We must receive comments by October 24,
General requirements.’’ Under that 2016.
4. Will not have a significant
section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs
economic impact, positive or negative,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
on a substantial number of small entities None.
air commerce by prescribing regulations
under the criteria of the Regulatory
for practices, methods, and procedures (c) Applicability
Flexibility Act.
the Administrator finds necessary for This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
safety in air commerce. This regulation List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes, certificated
is within the scope of that authority in any category, serial numbers 11244
because it addresses an unsafe condition Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation through 11407 inclusive.
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that is likely to exist or develop on safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety. (d) Subject
products identified in this rulemaking
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
action. The Proposed Amendment America Code 53, Fuselage.
Regulatory Findings Accordingly, under the authority (e) Reason
We determined that this proposed AD delegated to me by the Administrator, This AD was prompted by an analysis
would not have federalism implications the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part which determined that, for certain areas of
under Executive Order 13132. This 39 as follows: the fuselage, the current threshold of an
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Airworthiness Limitations Section inspection inspector, the manager of the local flight or have exceeded their design service
is insufficient to detect early crack standards district office/certificate holding objective and a structural reevaluation
development. We are issuing this AD to district office. The AMOC approval letter by the manufacturer that identified
detect and correct cracks in the fuselage skin; must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
additional structural elements that
such cracking could result in reduced
structural integrity of the fuselage. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective qualify as structural significant items
actions from a manufacturer, the action must (SSIs). This proposed AD would require
(f) Compliance be accomplished using a method approved revising the maintenance or inspection
Comply with this AD within the by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– program, as applicable, to include
compliance times specified, unless already 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or inspections that will give no less than
done. EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA the required damage tolerance rating
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If (DTR) for certain SSIs, and repairing any
(g) Inspection
approved by the DOA, the approval must
Within the compliance time specified in cracked structure. This proposed AD
include the DOA-authorized signature.
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as would also require inspections to detect
applicable, do high and low frequency eddy (j) Related Information cracks of all SSI structure, and repair if
current inspections for cracks in the fuselage (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing necessary. We are proposing this AD to
skin around the largest traffic collision Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA ensure the continued structural integrity
avoidance system (TCAS) antenna external Airworthiness Directive 2016–0029, dated of all The Boeing Company Model 747–
doubler and of the longitudinal lap joint at February 23, 2016, for related information. 100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–
fuselage stringer STR37 between fuselage This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
station (STA) STA6805 and STA7305, in
200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300,
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
accordance with the Accomplishment 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR,
by searching for and locating Docket No.
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin FAA–2016–9058. and 747SP series airplanes.
SBF100–53–130, dated December 01, 2015. (2) For service information identified in DATES: We must receive comments on
(1) For airplanes having 45,000 or more this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., this proposed AD by October 24, 2016.
flight cycles as of the effective date of this Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
AD, since the date of issuance of the original 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
airworthiness certificate or the date of using the procedures found in 14 CFR
telephone: +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax: +31
issuance of the original export certificate of (0)88–6280–111; email: technicalservices@
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
airworthiness: Do the high and low frequency fokker.com; Internet http://www.myfokker methods:
eddy current inspections within 750 flight fleet.com. You may view this service • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
cycles after the effective date of this AD. information at the FAA, Transport Airplane http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(2) For airplanes having 40,000 or more Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, instructions for submitting comments.
flight cycles, but less than 45,000 flight WA. For information on the availability of • Fax: 202–493–2251.
cycles as of the effective date of this AD,
since the date of issuance of the original
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. • Mail: U.S. Department of
airworthiness certificate or the date of Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
issuance of the original export certificate of 24, 2016. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
airworthiness: Do the high and low frequency John P. Piccola, Jr., W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
eddy current inspections within 1,500 flight Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Washington, DC 20590.
cycles after the effective date of this AD. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
(h) Corrective Action [FR Doc. 2016–21151 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am] address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
If any crack is found during any inspection BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before Federal holidays.
further flight, repair using a method For service information identified in
approved by the Manager, International DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
Branch, ANM 116, Transport Airplane Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Federal Aviation Administration Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone
Service’s EASA Design Organization 14 CFR Part 39 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–
Approval (DOA).
766–5680; Internet https://
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9067; Directorate
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2016–NM–043–AD] www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
The following provisions also apply to this this referenced service information at
AD: RIN 2120–AA64 the FAA, Transport Airplane
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Renton, WA. For information on the
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Company Airplanes availability of this material at the FAA,
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to call 425–227–1221.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested AGENCY: Federal Aviation
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Administration (FAA), DOT. Examining the AD Docket
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
request to your principal inspector or local (NPRM). You may examine the AD docket on
Flight Standards District Office, as the Internet at http://
appropriate. If sending information directly SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new www.regulations.gov by searching for
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: airworthiness directive (AD) for all The and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747– 9067; or in person at the Docket
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747– Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind 200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- series airplanes. This proposed AD was contains this proposed AD, the
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using prompted by a report of incidents regulatory evaluation, any comments
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate involving fatigue cracking in transport received, and other information. The
principal inspector, or lacking a principal category airplanes that are approaching street address for the Docket Office
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 24, 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 62029 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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