81 FR 64057 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 181 (September 19, 2016)

Page Range		64057-64060
FR Document		2016-22186
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in a certain area of the pressure bulkhead webplate and skin connection angle. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the affected pressure bulkhead webplate and skin connection angle, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the pressure bulkhead webplate and skin connection angle that could lead to sudden inflight decompression of the airplane, resulting in injury to occupants.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5035; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-042-AD; 
Amendment 39-18650; AD 2016-19-01]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes. This 
AD was prompted by reports of cracking in a certain area of the 
pressure bulkhead webplate and skin connection angle. This AD requires 
a one-time inspection of the affected pressure bulkhead webplate and 
skin connection angle, and corrective actions if necessary. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the pressure bulkhead 
webplate and skin connection angle that could lead to sudden inflight 
decompression of the airplane, resulting in injury to occupants.

DATES: This AD is effective October 24, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 24, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax 
+31 (0)88-6280-111; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2016-5035.

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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-
5035; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; 
fax 425-227-1139.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Fokker Services B.V. 
Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on March 29, 2016 (81 FR 17417) (``the NPRM''). The 
NPRM was prompted by reports of cracking in a certain area of the 
pressure bulkhead webplate and skin connection angle. The NPRM proposed 
to require a one-time inspection of the affected pressure bulkhead 
webplate and skin connection angle, and corrective actions if 
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the 
pressure bulkhead webplate and skin connection angle that could lead to 
sudden inflight decompression of the airplane, resulting in injury to 
occupants.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0024, dated February 19, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Fokker Services 
B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Service experience with the Fokker 100 type design has shown 
that cracking can occur in the pressure bulkhead webplate and skin 
connection angle on the right hand (RH) side at station 14911 
(station 12447 for F28 Mark 0070) at stringer 67 of fuselage section 
2, before reaching the existing threshold for inspection per ALS 
[Airworthiness Limitations Section] task 533016-00-03 (F28 Mark 
0100) or task 533016-01-03 (F28 Mark 0070). Any cracks in this area 
are not visible from the outside (covered by fairing) until they 
reach a critical length.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
sudden in-flight decompression of the aeroplane, possibly resulting 
in injury to occupants.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services 
published Service Bulletin (SB) SBF100-53-128, which provides 
inspection instructions to detect any crack in the affected area.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time inspection of the affected pressure bulkhead webplate and skin 
connection angle, and, depending on findings, accomplishment of 
applicable corrective action(s).
    This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim action and further 
AD action may follow, possibly to lower the current ALS task 
threshold, if justified by the inspection results.

Corrective actions include repair of cracking in the skin connection 
angle and pressure bulkhead webplate, as applicable.

    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-
5035.

Comments

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

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-128, dated November 
12, 2014; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-129, dated February 16, 
2015. The service information describes procedures for inspection of 
the affected pressure bulkhead webplate and skin connection angle, and 
corrective actions if necessary. This service information is reasonably 
available because the interested parties have access to it through 
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the 
ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD, and 1 work-hour per 
product for reporting. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. 
Required parts will cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, 
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $1,360, or $170 
per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take about 46 work-hours and require parts costing $2,000, for a cost 
of $5,910 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need these actions.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for 
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the 
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of 
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control 
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in 
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for 
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with 
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden 
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA 
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

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

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the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This 
regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses 
an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products 
identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2016-19-01 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18650. Docket No. FAA-
2016-5035; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-042-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 24, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

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

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the pressure 
bulkhead webplate and skin connection angle. We are issuing this AD 
to detect and correct cracking of the pressure bulkhead webplate and 
skin connection angle that could lead to sudden inflight 
decompression of the airplane, resulting in injury to occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection

    At the time specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Do a detailed 
inspection of the pressure bulkhead webplate and skin connection 
angle on the right-hand side at station 14911 (for Model F28 Mark 
0100 airplanes) or station 12447 (for Model F28 Mark 0070 airplanes) 
at stringer 67 of fuselage section 2, as applicable, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin 
SBF100-53-128, dated November 12, 2014. This AD does not require 
action for airplanes which, as of the effective date of this AD, 
have accumulated less than 30,000 flight cycles.
    (1) If any crack is found in the skin connection angle, before 
further flight, repair the skin connection angle, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-
53-129, dated February 16, 2015.
    (2) If any crack is found in the pressure bulkhead webplate, 
before further flight, repair the pressure bulkhead webplate, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service 
Bulletin SBF100-53-129, dated February 16, 2015.

(h) Compliance Times

    At the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) 
of this AD, do the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (1) For airplanes that have accumulated less than 40,000 total 
flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD, do the actions in 
paragraph (g) of this AD within 2,000 flight cycles after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (2) For airplanes that have accumulated 40,000 or more total 
flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD, do the actions in 
paragraph (g) of this AD within 750 flight cycles after the 
effective date of this AD.

(i) Reporting

    Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of 
the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Fokker 
Services B.V. Engineering, Quality Department 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, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-128, dated 
November 12, 2014, at the applicable time specified in paragraph 
(i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD. The report must include the inspection 
results; the airplane serial number; the total number of flight 
cycles and flight hours on the airplane; a sketch or photo to show 
the location of the crack(s) and damaged part(s), if applicable; and 
the length of each crack, if applicable.
    (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of 
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
    (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this 
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of 
this AD.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom 
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service's 
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or 
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a 
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a 
collection of information subject to the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information 
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number 
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for 
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, 
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All 
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments 
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing 
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, AES-200.

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(k) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0024, dated February 19, 2015, for 
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2016-5035.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-128, dated November 12, 
2014.
    (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-53-129, dated February 16, 
2015.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 
EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax +31 
(0)88-6280-111; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 6, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-22186 Filed 9-16-16; 8:45 am]
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(m) Life Limit for P/N C2CF619A collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
As of October 24, 2016 (the effective date this collection of information is estimated to September 8, 2016.
of this AD), elevator control rod assemblies, be approximately 5 minutes per response, Pat Mullen,
P/N C2CF619A, are life-limited to 15 years including the time for reviewing instructions, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
and must be replaced with P/N C2CF619A– completing and reviewing the collection of Aircraft Certification Service.
11, which is not a life-limited part, at the information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments [FR Doc. 2016–22183 Filed 9–16–16; 8:45 am]
following compliance time:
(1) If, as of October 24, 2016 (the effective concerning the accuracy of this burden and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

date of this AD), the age of the installed P/ suggestions for reducing the burden should
N C2CF619A is known, it must be replaced be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
before exceeding the life limit or within the
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
next 12 months after October 24, 2016 (the
AES–200. Federal Aviation Administration
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
later. (p) Related Information
(2) If, as of October 24, 2016 (the effective Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD No.
14 CFR Part 39
date of this AD), the age of the installed P/ CF–2015–21, dated July 30, 2015; and Viking [Docket No. FAA–2016–5035; Directorate
N C2CF619A is not known, it must be Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Identifier 2015–NM–042–AD; Amendment
replaced within the next 12 months after Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘NC’, dated 39–18650; AD 2016–19–01]
October 24, 2016 (the effective date of this March 26, 2012; Viking Air Limited DHC–2
AD). Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, RIN 2120–AA64
(n) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Revision ‘A’, dated November 7, 2014; or
Accordance With Previous Service Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Information Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘B’, Services B.V. Airplanes
dated March 4, 2015, for related information.
Credit will be given for the inspections
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet AGENCY: Federal Aviation
required in paragraphs (g)(1) through (3) of Administration (FAA), Department of
at https://www.regulations.gov/
this AD if they were done before October 24, Transportation (DOT).
document?D=FAA-2016-4229-0002.
2016 (the effective date of this AD) following
ACTION: Final rule.
Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service (q) Material Incorporated by Reference
Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘NC’, (1) The Director of the Federal Register SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
dated March 26, 2012; Viking Air Limited approved the incorporation by reference airworthiness directive (AD) for all
DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/ (IBR) of the service information listed in this
0005, Revision ‘A’, dated November 7, 2014; Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes. This AD
or Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service part 51.
Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘B’, was prompted by reports of cracking in
(2) You must use this service information
dated March 4, 2015. as applicable to do the actions required by a certain area of the pressure bulkhead
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. webplate and skin connection angle.
(o) Other FAA AD Provisions
(i) Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin This AD requires a one-time inspection
The following provisions also apply to this Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July of the affected pressure bulkhead
AD: 17, 2015. webplate and skin connection angle,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (ii) Item 20A., of Part 3, in Appendix 2 of
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
and corrective actions if necessary. We
Temporary Revision No.: 2–38, dated March are issuing this AD to detect and correct
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 4, 2015, into the VIKING PSM NO.: 1–2–2,
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if cracking of the pressure bulkhead
AIRCRAFT: DHC–2 BEAVER, SERIES: ALL,
requested using the procedures found in 14 webplate and skin connection angle that
PUBLICATION: MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Aziz (iii) Item 20A., in Part 4, of Temporary could lead to sudden inflight
Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York Revision No.: 2T–14, dated March 4, 2015, decompression of the airplane, resulting
ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, into VIKING PSM NO.: 1–2T–2, AIRCRAFT: in injury to occupants.
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) DHC–2 TURBO BEAVER, SERIES: ALL, DATES: This AD is effective October 24,
228–7329; fax: (516) 794–5531; email: PUBLICATION: MAINTENANCE MANUAL. 2016.
aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. Before using any (3) For Viking Air Limited service The Director of the Federal Register
approved AMOC on any airplane to which information identified in this AD, contact
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate approved the incorporation by reference
Viking Air Limited Technical Support, 1959 of certain publications listed in this AD
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight De Havilland Way, Sidney, British Columbia,
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking Canada, V8L 5V5; Fax: 250–656–0673;
as of October 24, 2016.
a PI, your local FSDO. telephone: (North America) (800) 663–8444; ADDRESSES: For service information
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement email: technical.support@vikingair.com; identified in this final rule, contact
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Internet: http://www.vikingair.com/support/ Fokker Services B.V., Technical
a manufacturer or other source, use these service-bulletins. Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective (4) You may view this service information Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone
actions are considered FAA-approved if they at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
are approved by the State of Design Authority +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88–
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
(or their delegated agent). You are required information on the availability of this
6280–111; email technicalservices@
to assure the product is airworthy before it material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In fokker.com; Internet http://
is returned to service. addition, you can access this service www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any information on the Internet at http:// this referenced service information at
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal www.regulations.gov by searching for and the FAA, Transport Airplane
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4229. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
person is not required to respond to, nor (5) You may view this service information Renton, WA. For information on the
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shall a person be subject to a penalty for that is incorporated by reference at the availability of this material at the FAA,
failure to comply with a collection of National Archives and Records
information subject to the requirements of Administration (NARA). For information on
call 425–227–1221. It is also available
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that the availability of this material at NARA, call on the Internet at http://
collection of information displays a current 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Control Number for this information locations.html. 5035.

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Examining the AD Docket 2, before reaching the existing threshold for through their normal course of business
inspection per ALS [Airworthiness or by the means identified in the
You may examine the AD docket on Limitations Section] task 533016–00–03 (F28
the Internet at http:// ADDRESSES section.
Mark 0100) or task 533016–01–03 (F28 Mark
www.regulations.gov by searching for 0070). Any cracks in this area are not visible Costs of Compliance
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– from the outside (covered by fairing) until
they reach a critical length.
We estimate that this AD affects 8
5035; or in person at the Docket
This condition, if not detected and airplanes of U.S. registry.
Management Facility between 9 a.m. We also estimate that it will take
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, corrected, could lead to sudden in-flight
decompression of the aeroplane, possibly about 1 work-hour per product to
except Federal holidays. The AD docket comply with the basic requirements of
resulting in injury to occupants.
contains this AD, the regulatory To address this potential unsafe condition, this AD, and 1 work-hour per product
evaluation, any comments received, and Fokker Services published Service Bulletin for reporting. The average labor rate is
other information. The street address for (SB) SBF100–53–128, which provides $85 per work-hour. Required parts will
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– inspection instructions to detect any crack in cost about $0 per product. Based on
5527) is Docket Management Facility, the affected area. these figures, we estimate the cost of
U.S. Department of Transportation, For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
this AD on U.S. operators to be $1,360,
Docket Operations, M–30, West or $170 per product.
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, the affected pressure bulkhead webplate and
skin connection angle, and, depending on In addition, we estimate that any
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., necessary follow-on actions will take
findings, accomplishment of applicable
Washington, DC 20590. corrective action(s). about 46 work-hours and require parts
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom This [EASA] AD is considered to be an costing $2,000, for a cost of $5,910 per
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, interim action and further AD action may product. We have no way of
International Branch, ANM–116, follow, possibly to lower the current ALS determining the number of aircraft that
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, task threshold, if justified by the inspection might need these actions.
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA results.
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; Corrective actions include repair of Paperwork Reduction Act
fax 425–227–1139. cracking in the skin connection angle A federal agency may not conduct or
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and pressure bulkhead webplate, as sponsor, and a person is not required to
applicable. respond to, nor shall a person be subject
Discussion to penalty for failure to comply with a
You may examine the MCAI in the
We issued a notice of proposed AD docket on the Internet at http:// collection of information subject to the
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR www.regulations.gov by searching for requirements of the Paperwork
part 39 by adding an AD that would and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Reduction Act unless that collection of
apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model 5035. information displays a current valid
F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 OMB control number. The control
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Comments number for the collection of information
Federal Register on March 29, 2016 (81 We gave the public the opportunity to required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
FR 17417) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM participate in developing this AD. We paperwork cost associated with this AD
was prompted by reports of cracking in received no comments on the NPRM or has been detailed in the Costs of
a certain area of the pressure bulkhead on the determination of the cost to the Compliance section of this document
webplate and skin connection angle. public. and includes time for reviewing
The NPRM proposed to require a one- instructions, as well as completing and
time inspection of the affected pressure Conclusion reviewing the collection of information.
bulkhead webplate and skin connection We reviewed the relevant data and Therefore, all reporting associated with
angle, and corrective actions if determined that air safety and the this AD is mandatory. Comments
necessary. We are issuing this AD to public interest require adopting this AD concerning the accuracy of this burden
detect and correct cracking of the as proposed except for minor editorial and suggestions for reducing the burden
pressure bulkhead webplate and skin changes. We have determined that these should be directed to the FAA at 800
connection angle that could lead to minor changes: Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
sudden inflight decompression of the • Are consistent with the intent that DC 20591, ATTN: Information
airplane, resulting in injury to was proposed in the NPRM for Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
occupants. correcting the unsafe condition; and
The European Aviation Safety Agency • Do not add any additional burden Authority for This Rulemaking
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent upon the public than was already Title 49 of the United States Code
for the Member States of the European proposed in the NPRM. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Related Service Information Under 1 section 106, describes the authority of
Directive 2015–0024, dated February 19,
CFR Part 51 the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
2015 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness We reviewed Fokker Service Bulletin Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct SBF100–53–128, dated November 12, detail the scope of the Agency’s
an unsafe condition for all Fokker 2014; and Fokker Service Bulletin authority.
Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and SBF100–53–129, dated February 16, We are issuing this rulemaking under
2015. The service information describes the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
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Mark 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:
procedures for inspection of the affected Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Service experience with the Fokker 100
type design has shown that cracking can
pressure bulkhead webplate and skin General requirements.’’ Under that
occur in the pressure bulkhead webplate and connection angle, and corrective actions section, Congress charges the FAA with
skin connection angle on the right hand (RH) if necessary. This service information is promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
side at station 14911 (station 12447 for F28 reasonably available because the air commerce by prescribing regulations
Mark 0070) at stringer 67 of fuselage section interested parties have access to it for practices, methods, and procedures

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the Administrator finds necessary for (d) Subject time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of
safety in air commerce. This regulation Air Transport Association (ATA) of this AD. The report must include the
is within the scope of that authority America Code 53, Fuselage. inspection results; the airplane serial
number; the total number of flight cycles and
because it addresses an unsafe condition (e) Reason flight hours on the airplane; a sketch or photo
that is likely to exist or develop on to show the location of the crack(s) and
This AD was prompted by reports of
products identified in this rulemaking damaged part(s), if applicable; and the length
cracking in the pressure bulkhead webplate
action. and skin connection angle. We are issuing of each crack, if applicable.
this AD to detect and correct cracking of the (1) If the inspection was done on or after
Regulatory Findings the effective date of this AD: Submit the
pressure bulkhead webplate and skin
We determined that this AD will not connection angle that could lead to sudden report within 30 days after the inspection.
have federalism implications under inflight decompression of the airplane, (2) If the inspection was done before the
Executive Order 13132. This AD will resulting in injury to occupants. effective date of this AD: Submit the report
not have a substantial direct effect on within 30 days after the effective date of this
(f) Compliance AD.
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, Comply with this AD within the (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
compliance times specified, unless already
or on the distribution of power and The following provisions also apply to this
done.
responsibilities among the various AD:
levels of government. (g) Inspection (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
For the reasons discussed above, I At the time specified in paragraph (h) of (AMOCs): The Manager, International
certify that this AD: this AD: Do a detailed inspection of the Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory pressure bulkhead webplate and skin Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; connection angle on the right-hand side at approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the station 14911 (for Model F28 Mark 0100 using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures airplanes) or station 12447 (for Model F28 In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Mark 0070 airplanes) at stringer 67 of request to your principal inspector or local
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Flight Standards District Office, as
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in fuselage section 2, as applicable, in
accordance with the Accomplishment appropriate. If sending information directly
Alaska; and to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
4. Will not have a significant Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
SBF100–53–128, dated November 12, 2014.
economic impact, positive or negative, This AD does not require action for airplanes International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
on a substantial number of small entities which, as of the effective date of this AD, Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
under the criteria of the Regulatory have accumulated less than 30,000 flight Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
Flexibility Act. cycles. telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
(1) If any crack is found in the skin Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 connection angle, before further flight, repair AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the skin connection angle, in accordance any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
safety, Incorporation by reference, with the Accomplishment Instructions of principal inspector, or lacking a principal
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–53–129, inspector, the manager of the local flight
Safety.
dated February 16, 2015. standards district office/certificate holding
Adoption of the Amendment (2) If any crack is found in the pressure district office.
bulkhead webplate, before further flight, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Accordingly, under the authority requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
repair the pressure bulkhead webplate, in
delegated to me by the Administrator, actions from a manufacturer, the action must
accordance with the Accomplishment
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin be accomplished using a method approved
follows: SBF100–53–129, dated February 16, 2015. by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Compliance Times the European Aviation Safety Agency
DIRECTIVES At the applicable time specified in (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, do the Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD. approved by the DOA, the approval must
continues to read as follows: (1) For airplanes that have accumulated include the DOA-authorized signature.
less than 40,000 total flight cycles as of the (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
effective date of this AD, do the actions in agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
§ 39.13 [Amended] paragraph (g) of this AD within 2,000 flight person is not required to respond to, nor
cycles after the effective date of this AD. shall a person be subject to a penalty for
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (2) For airplanes that have accumulated failure to comply with a collection of
the following new airworthiness 40,000 or more total flight cycles as of the information subject to the requirements of
directive (AD): effective date of this AD, do the actions in the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
2016–19–01 Fokker Services B.V.: paragraph (g) of this AD within 750 flight collection of information displays a current
Amendment 39–18650. Docket No. cycles after the effective date of this AD. valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
FAA–2016–5035; Directorate Identifier Control Number for this information
(i) Reporting collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
2015–NM–042–AD.
Submit a report of the findings (both this collection of information is estimated to
(a) Effective Date positive and negative) of the inspection be approximately 5 minutes per response,
This AD is effective October 24, 2016. required by paragraph (g) of this AD to including the time for reviewing instructions,
Fokker Services B.V. Engineering, Quality completing and reviewing the collection of
(b) Affected ADs Department P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL information. All responses to this collection
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None. Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 of information are mandatory. Comments
(0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; concerning the accuracy of this burden and
(c) Applicability email technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet suggestions for reducing the burden should
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. http://www.myfokkerfleet.com, in accordance be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Model F28 Mark 0070 and F28 Mark 0100 with the Accomplishment Instructions of Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
airplanes, certificated in any category, all Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–53–128, Information Collection Clearance Officer,
serial numbers. dated November 12, 2014, at the applicable AES–200.

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Document Created: 2016-09-17 02:30:18
Document Modified: 2016-09-17 02:30:18
Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective October 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 425-227-1139.
FR Citation		81 FR 64057
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
81 FR 64057 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

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