81_FR_62203 81 FR 62029 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V.

81 FR 62029 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range62029-62031
FR Document2016-21151

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.

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


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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).

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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

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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
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Inspection..........................  1 work-hour x $85 per                $0              $85             $680
                                       hour = $85.
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    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]

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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

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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–
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                                                    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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Document Created: 2018-02-09 13:12:38
Document Modified: 2018-02-09 13:12:38
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 24, 2016.
ContactTom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation81 FR 62029 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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