81 FR 81018 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 222 (November 17, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 222 (November 17, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-27529 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 222 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 81018-81021] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-27529] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9389; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-153-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that certain wing fuel tank access panels are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This proposed AD would require replacement of affected access panels and modification of the coamings of the associated access holes. We are proposing this AD to prevent the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 3, 2017. 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 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. 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- 9389; 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-2016-9389; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-153-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 Fatigue damage can occur locally, in small areas or structural design details, [[Page 81019]] or globally, in widespread areas. Multiple-site damage is widespread damage that occurs in a large structural element such as a single rivet line of a lap splice joining two large skin panels. Widespread damage can also occur in multiple elements such as adjacent frames or stringers. Multiple-site damage and multiple-element damage cracks are typically too small initially to be reliably detected with normal inspection methods. Without intervention, these cracks will grow, and eventually compromise the structural integrity of the airplane. This condition is known as widespread fatigue damage. It is associated with general degradation of large areas of structure with similar structural details and stress levels. As an airplane ages, WFD will likely occur, and will certainly occur if the airplane is operated long enough without any intervention. The FAA's WFD final rule (75 FR 69746, November 15, 2010) became effective on January 14, 2011. The WFD rule requires certain actions to prevent structural failure due to WFD throughout the operational life of certain existing transport category airplanes and all of these airplanes that will be certificated in the future. For existing and future airplanes subject to the WFD rule, the rule requires that DAHs establish a limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that support the structural maintenance program. Operators affected by the WFD rule may not fly an airplane beyond its LOV, unless an extended LOV is approved. The WFD rule (75 FR 69746, November 15, 2010) does not require identifying and developing maintenance actions if the DAHs can show that such actions are not necessary to prevent WFD before the airplane reaches the LOV. Many LOVs, however, do depend on accomplishment of future maintenance actions. As stated in the WFD rule, any maintenance actions necessary to reach the LOV will be mandated by airworthiness directives through separate rulemaking actions. In the context of WFD, this action is necessary to enable DAHs to propose LOVs that allow operators the longest operational lives for their airplanes, and still ensure that WFD will not occur. This approach allows for an implementation strategy that provides flexibility to DAHs in determining the timing of service information development (with FAA approval), while providing operators with certainty regarding the LOV applicable to their airplanes. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2016-0125, dated June 21, 2016, which supersedes EASA AD 2014-0158, dated July 7, 2014 (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 0100 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Based on findings on test articles, fatigue-induced cracks may develop in the coamings of certain wing fuel tank access panels Part Number (P/N) D12395-403 and P/N D12450-403, installed on Fokker F28 Mark 0100 aeroplanes. To ensure the continued structural integrity with respect to fatigue, repetitive inspections were included in the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. Fokker Services also developed precautionary measures to reduce stress loads in the affected areas by replacement of the affected access panels with new panels, P/N D19701-401 and P/N D19701-403, having thinner skin, and a modification by introducing internal patches to the coamings of the affected access holes. These precautionary measures were introduced with Service Bulletins (SB) SBF100-57-027 and SBF100-57-028. As part of the Widespread Fatigue Damage re-evaluation, it was concluded that repetitive inspections through the ALS do not provide a sufficient level of protection against the fatigue-induced cracks. This condition, if not corrected, would affect the structural integrity of the lower wing skins of both outer wings in the areas surrounding the affected fuel tank access panels. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires replacement of the affected access panels and modification of the coamings of these access holes. Post-modification inspection requirements depend on the actual number of flight cycles accumulated at the moment of modification. Related detailed information is provided in SBF100-57-027 and SBF100-57-028, as well as in Fokker Services ALS Report SE-623 Issue 12. Fokker Services All Operators Message AOF100.178#05 provides additional information concerning the subject addressed by this [EASA] AD. 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- 9389. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Fokker Services B.V. has issued the following service information: Fokker Service Bulletin SBF 100-57-027, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2013. This service information provides instructions to replace certain fuel tank access panels. Fokker Service Bulletin SBF 100-57-028, Revision 2, dated December, 11, 2013. This service information provides instructions to modify the coamings of certain fuel tank access holes. 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. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information In the ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Times'' section of the MCAI, paragraphs (3) and (4) specify to incorporate or comply with certain maintenance tasks (repetitive inspections). These actions are not included in this proposed AD. Since EASA AD 2014-0158, dated July 7, 2014, was issued, EASA issued AD 2016-0125, dated June 21, 2016, which includes a requirement to incorporate those maintenance tasks. We are considering further rulemaking to require the actions specified in EASA AD 2016-0125, dated June 21, 2016. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 15 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 81020]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement and Modification.......... 510 work-hours x $85 per $45,500 $88,350 $1,325,250 hour = $43,350 per airplane. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2016-9389; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-153-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 3, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 series airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that certain wing fuel tank access panels are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking in the wing structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification and Replacement Within 63,000 flight cycles since first flight of the airplane, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, accomplish the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For airplanes identified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100- 57-028, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2013: Modify the coamings of the fuel tank access holes at the access panel locations identified in, and in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-028, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2013. (2) For airplanes identified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100- 57-027, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2013: Replace access panels having part number D12395-403 and D12450-403 with new panels having part number D19701-401 and D19701-403, at the access panel locations identified in, and in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-027, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2013. (h) Parts Installation Prohibition (1) For airplanes that, on the effective date of this AD, have an access panel with part number D12395-403 or D12450-403 installed at any of the affected locations: After accomplishing the actions required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable, no person may install, on any airplane, access panels having part number D12395-403 or D12450-403 at any access panel location as identified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-027, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2013. (2) For airplanes that, on the effective date of this AD, do not have an access panel with part number D12395-403 or D12450-403 installed at any of the affected locations: As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, access panels having part number D12395-403 or D12450-403 at any access panel location as identified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-027, Revision 2, dated December 11, 2013. (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) or (i)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-028, dated May 2, 1994. (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-028, Revision 1, dated November 1, 1994. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-027, dated September 13, 1993. (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-57-027, Revision 1, dated May 2, 1994. (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. [[Page 81021]] 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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker Services B.V.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2014-0158, dated July 7, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9389. (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 November 7, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-27529 Filed 11-16-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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consideration of and for the purpose of Allocation Plan. Federal holidays.
obtaining any and all Federal assistance 2. Carry out any other responsibilities For service information identified in
extended to the State by USDA under delegated by the Secretary in the Food this NPRM, contact Fokker Services
the authority of the Food and Nutrition and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended. B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box
Act of 2008, as amended. Federal Date llllllllllllllll 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the
financial assistance includes grants, and Signature llllllllllllll Netherlands; telephone: +31 (0)88–
loans of Federal funds; reimbursable (Governor or Authorized Designee) 6280–350; fax: +31 (0)88–6280–111;
expenditures, grants, or donations of Date llllllllllllllll email: technicalservices@fokker.com;
Federal property and interest in Signature llllllllllllll Internet: http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
property; the detail of Federal You may view this referenced service
(Regional Administrator, FNS) information at the FAA, Transport
personnel; the sale, lease of, or
permission to use Federal property or Dated: November 7, 2016. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
interest in such property; the furnishing Audrey Rowe, SW., Renton, WA. For information on
of services without consideration, or at Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. the availability of this material at the
a nominal consideration, or at a [FR Doc. 2016–27604 Filed 11–16–16; 8:45 am] FAA, call 425–227–1221.
consideration that is reduced for the CODE 3410–30–P Examining the AD Docket
purpose of assisting the recipient or in
recognition of the public interest to be You may examine the AD docket on
served by such sale, lease, or furnishing the Internet at http://
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
of services to the recipient; or any
improvements made with Federal and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Federal Aviation Administration
financial assistance extended to the 9389; or in person at the Docket
State by USDA. This assistance also Management Facility between 9 a.m.
14 CFR Part 39
includes any Federal agreement, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
arrangement, or other contract that has [Docket No. FAA–2016–9389; Directorate except Federal holidays. The AD docket
as one of its purposes the provision of Identifier 2014–NM–153–AD] contains this proposed AD, the
cash assistance for the purchase of food, RIN 2120–AA64 regulatory evaluation, any comments
cash assistance for purchase or rental of received, and other information. The
food service equipment or any other Airworthiness Directives; Fokker street address for the Docket Operations
financial assistance extended in reliance Services B.V. Airplanes office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in
on the representations and agreements the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
AGENCY: Federal Aviation be available in the AD docket shortly
made in this assurance. Administration (FAA), DOT.
By accepting this assurance, the State after receipt.
agency agrees to compile data, maintain ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
records, and submit records and reports (NPRM). Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
as required, to permit effective SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new International Branch, ANM–116,
enforcement of nondiscrimination laws Airworthiness Directive (AD) for all Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
and permit authorized USDA personnel Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
during hours of program operation to 0100 series airplanes. This proposed AD 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1137;
review and copy such records, books, was prompted by an evaluation by the fax: 425–227–1149.
and accounts, access such facilities and design approval holder (DAH) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
interview such personnel as needed to indicating that certain wing fuel tank
ascertain compliance with the Comments Invited
access panels are subject to widespread
nondiscrimination laws. If there are any We invite you to send any written
fatigue damage (WFD). This proposed
violations of this assurance, USDA, relevant data, views, or arguments about
AD would require replacement of
FNS, shall have the right to seek judicial this proposed AD. Send your comments
affected access panels and modification
enforcement of this assurance. This to an address listed under the
of the coamings of the associated access
assurance is binding on the State ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
holes. We are proposing this AD to
agency, its successors, transferees and FAA–2016–9389; Directorate Identifier
prevent the unsafe condition on these
assignees as long as it receives 2014–NM–153–AD’’ at the beginning of
products.
assistance or retains possession of any your comments. We specifically invite
assistance from USDA. The person or DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory,
persons whose signatures appear below this proposed AD by January 3, 2017. economic, environmental, and energy
are authorized to sign this assurance on ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this proposed AD. We will
behalf of the State agency. using the procedures found in 14 CFR consider all comments received by the
3. (For States with Indian 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following closing date and may amend this
Reservations only). Implement the methods: proposed AD based on those comments.
Program in a manner that is responsive • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we
to the special needs of American http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http://
Indians on reservations and consult in instructions for submitting comments.
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www.regulations.gov, including any
good faith with tribal organizations • Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We
about that portion of the State’s Plan of • Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each
Operation pertaining to the Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive
implementation of the Program for 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room about this proposed AD.
members of the tribe on reservations. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
4. FNS agrees to: 1. Pay administrative Washington, DC 20590. Discussion
costs in accordance with the Food and • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Fatigue damage can occur locally, in
Nutrition Act of 2008, implementing address above between 9 a.m. and 5 small areas or structural design details,
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or globally, in widespread areas. development (with FAA approval), and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Multiple-site damage is widespread while providing operators with certainty 9389.
damage that occurs in a large structural regarding the LOV applicable to their
Related Service Information Under 1
element such as a single rivet line of a airplanes.
CFR Part 51
lap splice joining two large skin panels. The European Aviation Safety Agency
Widespread damage can also occur in (EASA), which is the Technical Agent Fokker Services B.V. has issued the
multiple elements such as adjacent for the Member States of the European following service information:
frames or stringers. Multiple-site Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0125, • Fokker Service Bulletin SBF 100–
damage and multiple-element damage dated June 21, 2016, which supersedes 57–027, Revision 2, dated December 11,
cracks are typically too small initially to EASA AD 2014–0158, dated July 7, 2014 2013. This service information provides
be reliably detected with normal (referred to after this as the Mandatory instructions to replace certain fuel tank
inspection methods. Without Continuing Airworthiness Information, access panels.
intervention, these cracks will grow, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe • Fokker Service Bulletin SBF 100–
and eventually compromise the condition for all Fokker Services B.V. 57–028, Revision 2, dated December, 11,
structural integrity of the airplane. This Model F28 Mark 0100 series airplanes. 2013. This service information provides
condition is known as widespread The MCAI states: instructions to modify the coamings of
fatigue damage. It is associated with certain fuel tank access holes.
general degradation of large areas of Based on findings on test articles, fatigue- This service information is reasonably
induced cracks may develop in the coamings
structure with similar structural details available because the interested parties
of certain wing fuel tank access panels Part
and stress levels. As an airplane ages, Number (P/N) D12395–403 and P/N D12450– have access to it through their normal
WFD will likely occur, and will 403, installed on Fokker F28 Mark 0100 course of business or by the means
certainly occur if the airplane is aeroplanes. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
operated long enough without any To ensure the continued structural
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
intervention. integrity with respect to fatigue, repetitive
The FAA’s WFD final rule (75 FR inspections were included in the of This Proposed AD
69746, November 15, 2010) became Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of This product has been approved by
effective on January 14, 2011. The WFD the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. the aviation authority of another
rule requires certain actions to prevent Fokker Services also developed country, and is approved for operation
precautionary measures to reduce stress
structural failure due to WFD in the United States. Pursuant to our
loads in the affected areas by replacement of
throughout the operational life of the affected access panels with new panels, bilateral agreement with the State of
certain existing transport category P/N D19701–401 and P/N D19701–403, Design Authority, we have been notified
airplanes and all of these airplanes that having thinner skin, and a modification by of the unsafe condition described in the
will be certificated in the future. For introducing internal patches to the coamings MCAI and service information
existing and future airplanes subject to of the affected access holes. referenced above. We are proposing this
the WFD rule, the rule requires that These precautionary measures were AD because we evaluated all pertinent
DAHs establish a limit of validity (LOV) introduced with Service Bulletins (SB) information and determined an unsafe
of the engineering data that support the SBF100–57–027 and SBF100–57–028. As condition exists and is likely to exist or
part of the Widespread Fatigue Damage re-
structural maintenance program. develop on other products of the same
evaluation, it was concluded that repetitive
Operators affected by the WFD rule may inspections through the ALS do not provide type design.
not fly an airplane beyond its LOV, a sufficient level of protection against the Differences Between This Proposed AD
unless an extended LOV is approved. fatigue-induced cracks.
The WFD rule (75 FR 69746, and the MCAI or Service Information
This condition, if not corrected, would
November 15, 2010) does not require affect the structural integrity of the lower In the ‘‘Required Action(s) and
identifying and developing maintenance wing skins of both outer wings in the areas Compliance Times’’ section of the
actions if the DAHs can show that such surrounding the affected fuel tank access MCAI, paragraphs (3) and (4) specify to
actions are not necessary to prevent panels. incorporate or comply with certain
WFD before the airplane reaches the For the reasons described above, this maintenance tasks (repetitive
[EASA] AD requires replacement of the
LOV. Many LOVs, however, do depend affected access panels and modification of
inspections). These actions are not
on accomplishment of future the coamings of these access holes. included in this proposed AD. Since
maintenance actions. As stated in the Post-modification inspection requirements EASA AD 2014–0158, dated July 7,
WFD rule, any maintenance actions depend on the actual number of flight cycles 2014, was issued, EASA issued AD
necessary to reach the LOV will be accumulated at the moment of modification. 2016–0125, dated June 21, 2016, which
mandated by airworthiness directives Related detailed information is provided in includes a requirement to incorporate
through separate rulemaking actions. SBF100–57–027 and SBF100–57–028, as well those maintenance tasks. We are
In the context of WFD, this action is as in Fokker Services ALS Report SE–623 considering further rulemaking to
necessary to enable DAHs to propose Issue 12. require the actions specified in EASA
LOVs that allow operators the longest Fokker Services All Operators Message
AOF100.178#05 provides additional
AD 2016–0125, dated June 21, 2016.
operational lives for their airplanes, and information concerning the subject addressed
still ensure that WFD will not occur. Costs of Compliance
by this [EASA] AD.
This approach allows for an We estimate that this proposed AD
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implementation strategy that provides You may examine the MCAI in the affects 15 airplanes of U.S. registry.
flexibility to DAHs in determining the AD docket on the Internet at http:// We estimate the following costs to
timing of service information www.regulations.gov by searching for comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Replacement and Modification ....................... 510 work-hours × $85 per hour = $43,350 $45,500 $88,350 $1,325,250
per airplane.
Authority for This Rulemaking the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (2) For airplanes identified in Fokker
39 as follows: Service Bulletin SBF100–57–027, Revision 2,
Title 49 of the United States Code dated December 11, 2013: Replace access
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS panels having part number D12395–403 and
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, DIRECTIVES D12450–403 with new panels having part
section 106, describes the authority of number D19701–401 and D19701–403, at the
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 access panel locations identified in, and in
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more continues to read as follows: accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
detail the scope of the Agency’s Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. SBF100–57–027, Revision 2, dated December
authority. 11, 2013.
We are issuing this rulemaking under § 39.13 [Amended]
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (h) Parts Installation Prohibition
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: the following new airworthiness (1) For airplanes that, on the effective date
General requirements.’’ Under that directive (AD): of this AD, have an access panel with part
section, Congress charges the FAA with number D12395–403 or D12450–403
Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA– installed at any of the affected locations:
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 2016–9389; Directorate Identifier 2014– After accomplishing the actions required by
air commerce by prescribing regulations NM–153–AD. paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as
for practices, methods, and procedures (a) Comments Due Date applicable, no person may install, on any
the Administrator finds necessary for airplane, access panels having part number
safety in air commerce. This regulation We must receive comments by January 3, D12395–403 or D12450–403 at any access
2017. panel location as identified in Fokker Service
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition (b) Affected ADs Bulletin SBF100–57–027, Revision 2, dated
that is likely to exist or develop on December 11, 2013.
None.
(2) For airplanes that, on the effective date
products identified in this rulemaking of this AD, do not have an access panel with
(c) Applicability
action. part number D12395–403 or D12450–403
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
Regulatory Findings Model F28 Mark 0100 series airplanes, installed at any of the affected locations: As
certificated in any category, all serial of the effective date of this AD, no person
We determined that this proposed AD numbers. may install, on any airplane, access panels
would not have federalism implications having part number D12395–403 or D12450–
under Executive Order 13132. This (d) Subject 403 at any access panel location as identified
proposed AD would not have a Air Transport Association (ATA) of in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–57–027,
substantial direct effect on the States, on America Code 57, Wings. Revision 2, dated December 11, 2013.
the relationship between the national (e) Reason (i) Credit for Previous Actions
Government and the States, or on the This AD was prompted by an evaluation by (1) This paragraph provides credit for
distribution of power and the design approval holder (DAH) indicating actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this
responsibilities among the various that certain wing fuel tank access panels are AD, if those actions were performed before
levels of government. subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). the effective date of this AD using the service
For the reasons discussed above, I We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue information specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) or
certify this proposed regulation: cracking in the wing structure, which could (i)(1)(ii) of this AD.
result in reduced structural integrity of the (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–57–
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 028, dated May 2, 1994.
airplane.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–57–
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (f) Compliance 028, Revision 1, dated November 1, 1994.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Comply with this AD within the (2) This paragraph provides credit for
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); compliance times specified, unless already actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in done. AD, if those actions were performed before
Alaska; and the effective date of this AD using the service
(g) Modification and Replacement information specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or
4. Will not have a significant Within 63,000 flight cycles since first flight (i)(2)(ii) of this AD.
economic impact, positive or negative, of the airplane, or within 90 days after the (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–57–
on a substantial number of small entities effective date of this AD, whichever occurs 027, dated September 13, 1993.
under the criteria of the Regulatory later, accomplish the actions specified in (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–57–
Flexibility Act. paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as 027, Revision 1, dated May 2, 1994.
applicable.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
(1) For airplanes identified in Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–57–028, Revision 2, The following provisions also apply to this
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
dated December 11, 2013: Modify the AD:
safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
coamings of the fuel tank access holes at the
Safety. access panel locations identified in, and in (AMOCs): The Manager, International
The Proposed Amendment accordance with the Accomplishment Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
Accordingly, under the authority SBF100–57–028, Revision 2, dated December approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
delegated to me by the Administrator, 11, 2013. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
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In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACTION: street address for the Docket Office
request to your principal inspector or local (NPRM). (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
Flight Standards District Office, as ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
appropriate. If sending information directly SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new available in the AD docket shortly after
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
receipt.
The Boeing Company Model 777–300ER
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric
series airplanes. This proposed AD was
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Brown, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
prompted by a report that certain galley
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Safety and Environmental Systems
tripod mount assemblies were not
telephone: 425–227–1137; fax: 425–227– Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- connected to the tie rods in the
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. overhead support structure. This
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
Before using any approved AMOC, notify proposed AD would require an
3356; phone: 425–917–6476; fax: 425–
your appropriate principal inspector, or inspection of certain galleys for the
917–6590; email: eric.m.brown@faa.gov.
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of presence of the hardware that connects
the local flight standards district office/ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the tripod mount assembly to the tie
certificate holding district office. rods in the overhead support structure, Comments Invited
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any and corrective actions if necessary. We
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective We invite you to send any written
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
are proposing this AD to address the relevant data, views, or arguments about
be accomplished using a method approved unsafe condition on these products. this proposal. Send your comments to
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– DATES: We must receive comments on an address listed under the ADDRESSES
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or this proposed AD by January 3, 2017. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2016–9384; Directorate Identifier 2016–
Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Design using the procedures found in 14 CFR NM–154–AD’’ at the beginning of your
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
the DOA, the approval must include the
comments. We specifically invite
DOA-authorized signature.
methods: comments on the overall regulatory,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy
(k) Related Information http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing instructions for submitting comments. consider all comments received by the
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD • Fax: 202–493–2251. closing date and may amend this
2014–0158, dated July 7, 2014, for related • Mail: U.S. Department of proposed AD because of those
information. This MCAI may be found in the Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments.
AD docket on the Internet at http:// 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We will post all comments we
www.regulations.gov by searching for and W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., receive, without change, to http://
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9389. Washington, DC 20590.
(2) For service information identified in
www.regulations.gov, including any
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail personal information you provide. We
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 will also post a report summarizing each
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; p.m., Monday through Friday, except substantive verbal contact we receive
telephone: +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax: +31 Federal holidays. about this proposed AD.
(0)88–6280–111; email: technicalservices@ For service information identified in
fokker.com; Internet: http:// this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Discussion
www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data We have received a report that the
service information at the FAA, Transport Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster T53 and T52 tie rods to the tripod
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA mount assembly in the A2 and A3
Renton, WA. For information on the 90740; telephone 562–797–1717; galleys were found unattached during a
availability of this material at the FAA, call Internet https:// routine production inspection of certain
425–227–1221.
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view airplanes before delivery. The cause was
Issued in Renton, Washington, on this referenced service information at determined to be a change to the galley
November 7, 2016. the FAA, Transport Airplane installation sequence. This changed
Michael Kaszycki, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., installation sequence did not include a
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Renton, WA. For information on the robust method to make sure that the tie
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. availability of this material at the FAA, rods were attached to the galley before
[FR Doc. 2016–27529 Filed 11–16–16; 8:45 am] call 425–227–1221. It is also available delivery. Since this unsafe condition
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P on the internet at http:// was found, Boeing has implemented a
www.regulations.gov by searching for new improved process to ensure that the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– hardware that attaches the T53 and T52
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 9384. tie rods to the tripod mount assembly in
the A2 and A3 galleys is attached. A
Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket
galley tripod mount assembly that is
You may examine the AD docket on unconnected to the tie rods in the
14 CFR Part 39 the Internet at http:// overhead support structure can cause a
www.regulations.gov by searching for
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[Docket No. FAA–2016–9384; Directorate galley to come loose under a high
Identifier 2016–NM–154–AD] and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– dynamic load causing a risk of serious
9384; or in person at the Docket injury to passengers and the blocking of
RIN 2120–AA64 Management Facility between 9 a.m. evacuation routes.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Related Service Information Under 1
Company Airplanes CFR Part 51
contains this proposed AD, the
AGENCY:Federal Aviation regulatory evaluation, any comments We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
Administration (FAA), DOT. received, and other information. The Bulletin 777–25A0677, dated April 25,
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 3, 2017. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1137; fax: 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 81018 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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