81_FR_86070 81 FR 85841 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

81 FR 85841 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 229 (November 29, 2016)

Page Range85841-85843
FR Document2016-28341

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports indicating that the main landing gear (MLG) could not be extended and locked down during approach. This AD requires inspection of the restrictor check valve filter screens to detect any degraded or failed filter screens, and installation of serviceable parts. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6895; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-068-AD; 
Amendment 39-18673; AD 2016-20-07]
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 certain 
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 airplanes. This AD was prompted by 
reports indicating that the main landing gear (MLG) could not be 
extended and locked down during approach. This AD requires inspection 
of the restrictor check valve filter screens to detect any degraded or 
failed filter screens, and installation of serviceable parts. We are 
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 3, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 3, 
2017.

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 technicalservices@fokker.com; 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-2016-6895.

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-
6895; 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 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Fokker Services 
B.V. Model F28 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on 
June 1, 2016 (81 FR 34929) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by 
reports indicating that the MLG could not be extended and locked down 
during approach. The NPRM proposed to require a detailed inspection of 
the restrictor check valve filter screens to detect any degraded or 
failed filter screens, and installation of serviceable parts. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct any degraded or failed filter 
screens. This condition, if not corrected, could prevent MLG extension 
and lock-down and result in an emergency landing with consequent injury 
to occupants and damage to the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0077, dated May 6, 2015 (referred 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 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Two occurrences were reported concerning two different 
aeroplanes, where during approach, after selecting landing gear 
down, one of the main landing gears (MLG) could not be extended and 
locked down. In both cases, subsequent investigation revealed that 
the filter screen of the corresponding restrictor check valve 
(integrated in a hydraulic hose assembly) was broken, and debris 
inside the restrictor check valve was blocking the return flow from 
the affected MLG actuator. Additional inspection of the fleet of the 
operator involved revealed more damaged or failed filter screens.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could prevent MLG 
extension and lock-down, possibly resulting in an emergency landing 
with consequent damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants.
    To address this unsafe condition, Fokker Services published 
SBF28-32-164 and SBF100-32-166 to provide instructions for removal 
of the affected hydraulic hoses (including the restrictor check 
valve) to be inspected in-shop, and for installation of serviceable 
parts. Fokker Services also published Component SB CSB-32-026 to 
provide those in-shop inspection instructions to detect any damaged 
filter screen.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a 
onetime removal of the landing gear hydraulic hoses for the purpose 
of an in-shop inspection of the affected restrictor check valves 
filter screens and, depending on findings, re-installation, or 
replacement of the affected hose(s) with a serviceable part.
    This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim action to detect 
any degraded or failed filter screens and remove them from service 
and to collect additional data; further [EASA] AD action may follow. 
More information on this subject can be found in Fokker Services All 
Operators Messages AOF28.041 and AOF100.189#02.

    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-
6895.

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

    Fokker Services B.V. has issued the following service information, 
which describes procedures for the replacement of hydraulic hose 
assemblies. These service bulletins are distinct because they apply to 
different airplane models.
     Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-32-164, dated January 14, 
2015.
     Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-166, dated January 14, 
2015.
    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.

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Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this 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             $3,100          $3,185         $25,480
                                         hour = $85.
Reporting.............................  1 work-hour x $85 per                  0              85             680
                                         hour = $85.
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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 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):

2016-20-07 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18673; Docket No. FAA-
2016-6895; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-068-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 3, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. airplanes, certificated 
in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of 
this AD.
    (1) Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes, all serial 
numbers (S/Ns).
    (2) Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, S/Ns 
11003 through 11110 inclusive and S/N 11992, modified in service as 
specified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-32-123; and S/Ns 11111 
through 11241 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing 
Gear.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports indicating that the main landing 
gear (MLG) could not be extended and locked down during approach. We 
are issuing this AD to detect and correct any degraded or failed 
filter screens. This condition, if not corrected, could prevent MLG 
extension and lock-down and result in an emergency landing with 
consequent injury to occupants and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection

    Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, do a 
detailed inspection of the restrictor check valve filter screens to 
detect any degraded or failed filter screens including dents and 
missing wire, and install serviceable parts (hydraulic hose 
assemblies), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-32-164, dated January 14, 2015 (for 
Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes); or SBF100-32-
166, dated January 14, 2015 (for Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 
airplanes); as applicable. Any affected hydraulic hose assembly must 
be replaced before further flight after the inspection.

(h) Serviceable Part

    For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable part is a part number 
(P/N) 97867-1 or P/N 97867-3 hydraulic hose assembly (including the 
restrictor check valve) that has not previously been installed on an 
airplane, or a P/N 97867-1 or P/N 97867-3 hydraulic hose assembly 
(including the restrictor check valve) that has passed an inspection 
as specified in Fokker Services Component Service Bulletin CSB-32-
026.

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(i) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a 
replacement P/N 97867-1 or P/N 97867-3 hydraulic hose assembly on an 
airplane, unless the hydraulic hose assembly is a serviceable part 
as defined in paragraph (h) of this AD.

(j) Reporting Requirements

    At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) 
of this AD, submit a report of the results (including no findings) 
of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Send the 
report to Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services, Service 
Engineering, P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, 
email technicalservices@fokker.com. The report must include the type 
of damage found and airplane flight cycles and also any no findings.
    (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.

(k) 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: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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.

(l) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2015-
0077, dated May 6, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be 
found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-6895.

(m) 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 SBF28-32-164, dated January 14, 
2015.
    (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-166, dated January 14, 
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 technicalservices@fokker.com; 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 15, 2016.
Suzanne Masterson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-28341 Filed 11-28-16; 8:45 am]
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                                                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            other information. The street address for                To address this unsafe condition, Fokker
                                                                                                        the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–                 Services published SBF28–32–164 and
                                                Federal Aviation Administration                         5527) is Docket Management Facility,                  SBF100–32–166 to provide instructions for
                                                                                                                                                              removal of the affected hydraulic hoses
                                                                                                        U.S. Department of Transportation,
                                                                                                                                                              (including the restrictor check valve) to be
                                                14 CFR Part 39                                          Docket Operations, M–30, West                         inspected in-shop, and for installation of
                                                [Docket No. FAA–2016–6895; Directorate                  Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                  serviceable parts. Fokker Services also
                                                Identifier 2015–NM–068–AD; Amendment                    1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                           published Component SB CSB–32–026 to
                                                39–18673; AD 2016–20–07]                                Washington, DC 20590.                                 provide those in-shop inspection instructions
                                                                                                        FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom                  to detect any damaged filter screen.
                                                RIN 2120–AA64                                                                                                    For the reasons described above, this
                                                                                                        Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                                                                        International Branch, ANM–116,                        [EASA] AD requires a onetime removal of the
                                                Airworthiness Directives; Fokker                                                                              landing gear hydraulic hoses for the purpose
                                                Services B.V. Airplanes                                 Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
                                                                                                                                                              of an in-shop inspection of the affected
                                                                                                        1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA                      restrictor check valves filter screens and,
                                                AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;                   depending on findings, re-installation, or
                                                Administration (FAA), Department of                     fax 425–227–1149.                                     replacement of the affected hose(s) with a
                                                Transportation (DOT).                                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            serviceable part.
                                                ACTION: Final rule.                                                                                              This [EASA] AD is considered to be an
                                                                                                        Discussion                                            interim action to detect any degraded or
                                                SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new                           We issued a notice of proposed                     failed filter screens and remove them from
                                                airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                     service and to collect additional data; further
                                                Fokker Services B.V. Model F28                          part 39 by adding an AD that would                    [EASA] AD action may follow. More
                                                airplanes. This AD was prompted by                                                                            information on this subject can be found in
                                                                                                        apply to certain Fokker Services B.V.
                                                                                                                                                              Fokker Services All Operators Messages
                                                reports indicating that the main landing                Model F28 airplanes. The NPRM                         AOF28.041 and AOF100.189#02.
                                                gear (MLG) could not be extended and                    published in the Federal Register on
                                                locked down during approach. This AD                    June 1, 2016 (81 FR 34929) (‘‘the                       You may examine the MCAI in the
                                                requires inspection of the restrictor                   NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by                     AD docket on the Internet at http://
                                                check valve filter screens to detect any                reports indicating that the MLG could                 www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                degraded or failed filter screens, and                  not be extended and locked down                       and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                installation of serviceable parts. We are               during approach. The NPRM proposed                    6895.
                                                issuing this AD to address the unsafe                   to require a detailed inspection of the               Comments
                                                condition on these products.                            restrictor check valve filter screens to
                                                                                                        detect any degraded or failed filter                    We gave the public the opportunity to
                                                DATES: This AD is effective January 3,
                                                                                                        screens, and installation of serviceable              participate in developing this AD. We
                                                2017.
                                                                                                        parts. We are issuing this AD to detect               received no comments on the NPRM or
                                                   The Director of the Federal Register
                                                                                                        and correct any degraded or failed filter             on the determination of the cost to the
                                                approved the incorporation by reference
                                                                                                        screens. This condition, if not corrected,            public.
                                                of certain publications listed in this AD
                                                as of January 3, 2017.                                  could prevent MLG extension and lock-                 Conclusion
                                                ADDRESSES: For service information                      down and result in an emergency                         We reviewed the relevant data and
                                                identified in this final rule, contact                  landing with consequent injury to                     determined that air safety and the
                                                Fokker Services B.V., Technical                         occupants and damage to the airplane.                 public interest require adopting this AD
                                                Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL                     The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                                                                                                                              as proposed, except for minor editorial
                                                Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone                   (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                                                                                                                                              changes. We have determined that these
                                                +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88–                      for the Member States of the European
                                                                                                                                                              minor changes:
                                                                                                        Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
                                                6280–111; email technicalservices@                                                                              • Are consistent with the intent that
                                                fokker.com; Internet http://                            Directive 2015–0077, dated May 6, 2015
                                                                                                                                                              was proposed in the NPRM for
                                                www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view                     (referred to after this as the Mandatory
                                                                                                                                                              correcting the unsafe condition; and
                                                                                                        Continuing Airworthiness Information,
                                                this referenced service information at                                                                          • Do not add any additional burden
                                                the FAA, Transport Airplane                             or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
                                                                                                                                                              upon the public than was already
                                                Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                      condition for certain Fokker Services
                                                                                                                                                              proposed in the NPRM.
                                                Renton, WA. For information on the                      B.V. Model F28 airplanes. The MCAI
                                                availability of this material at the FAA,               states:                                               Related Service Information Under 1
                                                call 425–227–1221. It is also available                    Two occurrences were reported concerning           CFR Part 51
                                                on the Internet at http://                              two different aeroplanes, where during                  Fokker Services B.V. has issued the
                                                www.regulations.gov by searching for                    approach, after selecting landing gear down,          following service information, which
                                                                                                        one of the main landing gears (MLG) could
                                                and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                                                                             describes procedures for the
                                                                                                        not be extended and locked down. In both
                                                6895.                                                   cases, subsequent investigation revealed that         replacement of hydraulic hose
                                                                                                        the filter screen of the corresponding                assemblies. These service bulletins are
                                                Examining the AD Docket
                                                                                                        restrictor check valve (integrated in a               distinct because they apply to different
                                                  You may examine the AD docket on                      hydraulic hose assembly) was broken, and              airplane models.
                                                the Internet at http://                                 debris inside the restrictor check valve was            • Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–32–
                                                www.regulations.gov by searching for                    blocking the return flow from the affected            164, dated January 14, 2015.
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                                                and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                       MLG actuator. Additional inspection of the              • Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–
                                                6895; or in person at the Docket                        fleet of the operator involved revealed more          32–166, dated January 14, 2015.
                                                                                                        damaged or failed filter screens.
                                                Management Facility between 9 a.m.                         This condition, if not detected and
                                                                                                                                                                This service information is reasonably
                                                and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                      corrected, could prevent MLG extension and            available because the interested parties
                                                except Federal holidays. The AD docket                  lock-down, possibly resulting in an                   have access to it through their normal
                                                contains this AD, the regulatory                        emergency landing with consequent damage              course of business or by the means
                                                evaluation, any comments received, and                  to the aeroplane and injury to occupants.             identified in the ADDRESSES section.


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                                                Costs of Compliance                                                      We estimate the following costs to
                                                  We estimate that this AD affects 8                                   comply with this AD:
                                                airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                                                                                                    ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                               Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                                                                            Action                                                       Labor cost                          Parts cost        product         operators

                                                Inspection ........................................................   1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................          $3,100            $3,185          $25,480
                                                Reporting .........................................................   1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................               0                85              680



                                                Paperwork Reduction Act                                                not have a substantial direct effect on               identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
                                                                                                                       the States, on the relationship between               this AD.
                                                  A federal agency may not conduct or
                                                                                                                       the national government and the States,                 (1) Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100
                                                sponsor, and a person is not required to                                                                                     airplanes, all serial numbers (S/Ns).
                                                respond to, nor shall a person be subject                              or on the distribution of power and
                                                                                                                       responsibilities among the various                      (2) Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and
                                                to penalty for failure to comply with a                                                                                      4000 airplanes, S/Ns 11003 through 11110
                                                collection of information subject to the                               levels of government.
                                                                                                                                                                             inclusive and S/N 11992, modified in service
                                                requirements of the Paperwork                                            For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                                                                                                                                             as specified in Fokker Service Bulletin
                                                Reduction Act unless that collection of                                certify that this AD:                                 SBF28–32–123; and S/Ns 11111 through
                                                information displays a current valid                                     1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                11241 inclusive.
                                                OMB control number. The control                                        action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
                                                                                                                         2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the          (d) Subject
                                                number for the collection of information
                                                required by this AD is 2120–0056. The                                  DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                 Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                paperwork cost associated with this AD                                 (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                     America Code 32, Landing Gear.
                                                has been detailed in the Costs of                                        3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in           (e) Reason
                                                Compliance section of this document                                    Alaska; and
                                                                                                                         4. Will not have a significant                         This AD was prompted by reports
                                                and includes time for reviewing                                                                                              indicating that the main landing gear (MLG)
                                                instructions, as well as completing and                                economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                                                                                                                                             could not be extended and locked down
                                                reviewing the collection of information.                               on a substantial number of small entities
                                                                                                                                                                             during approach. We are issuing this AD to
                                                Therefore, all reporting associated with                               under the criteria of the Regulatory                  detect and correct any degraded or failed
                                                this AD is mandatory. Comments                                         Flexibility Act.                                      filter screens. This condition, if not
                                                concerning the accuracy of this burden                                 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    corrected, could prevent MLG extension and
                                                and suggestions for reducing the burden                                                                                      lock-down and result in an emergency
                                                should be directed to the FAA at 800                                     Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              landing with consequent injury to occupants
                                                Independence Ave. SW., Washington,                                     safety, Incorporation by reference,                   and damage to the airplane.
                                                DC 20591, ATTN: Information                                            Safety.
                                                                                                                                                                             (f) Compliance
                                                Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.                                 Adoption of the Amendment                               Comply with this AD within the
                                                Authority for This Rulemaking                                            Accordingly, under the authority                    compliance times specified, unless already
                                                   Title 49 of the United States Code                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                 done.
                                                specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                                 the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                      (g) Inspection
                                                rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                  follows:
                                                                                                                                                                               Within 18 months after the effective date
                                                section 106, describes the authority of                                                                                      of this AD, do a detailed inspection of the
                                                the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                                 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                                                                                       DIRECTIVES                                            restrictor check valve filter screens to detect
                                                Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                                                                                       any degraded or failed filter screens
                                                detail the scope of the Agency’s                                                                                             including dents and missing wire, and install
                                                authority.                                                             ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                                                                                       continues to read as follows:                         serviceable parts (hydraulic hose assemblies),
                                                   We are issuing this rulemaking under                                                                                      in accordance with the Accomplishment
                                                the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                                 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
                                                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                                                                                          SBF28–32–164, dated January 14, 2015 (for
                                                                                                                       § 39.13   [Amended]
                                                General requirements.’’ Under that                                                                                           Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000
                                                section, Congress charges the FAA with                                 ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                 airplanes); or SBF100–32–166, dated January
                                                promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                             the following new airworthiness                       14, 2015 (for Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100
                                                air commerce by prescribing regulations                                directive (AD):                                       airplanes); as applicable. Any affected
                                                for practices, methods, and procedures                                                                                       hydraulic hose assembly must be replaced
                                                                                                                       2016–20–07 Fokker Services B.V.:                      before further flight after the inspection.
                                                the Administrator finds necessary for                                      Amendment 39–18673; Docket No.
                                                safety in air commerce. This regulation                                    FAA–2016–6895; Directorate Identifier             (h) Serviceable Part
                                                is within the scope of that authority                                      2015–NM–068–AD.                                     For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable
                                                because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                                     part is a part number (P/N) 97867–1 or P/N
                                                                                                                       (a) Effective Date
                                                that is likely to exist or develop on                                                                                        97867–3 hydraulic hose assembly (including
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                                                products identified in this rulemaking                                   This AD is effective January 3, 2017.
                                                                                                                                                                             the restrictor check valve) that has not
                                                action.                                                                (b) Affected ADs                                      previously been installed on an airplane, or
                                                                                                                         None.                                               a P/N 97867–1 or P/N 97867–3 hydraulic
                                                Regulatory Findings
                                                                                                                                                                             hose assembly (including the restrictor check
                                                  We determined that this AD will not                                  (c) Applicability                                     valve) that has passed an inspection as
                                                have federalism implications under                                        This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.            specified in Fokker Services Component
                                                Executive Order 13132. This AD will                                    airplanes, certificated in any category, as           Service Bulletin CSB–32–026.



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                                                (i) Parts Installation Prohibition                      collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for         DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                   As of the effective date of this AD, no              this collection of information is estimated to
                                                person may install a replacement P/N 97867–             be approximately 5 minutes per response,              Federal Aviation Administration
                                                1 or P/N 97867–3 hydraulic hose assembly                including the time for reviewing instructions,
                                                on an airplane, unless the hydraulic hose               completing and reviewing the collection of            14 CFR Part 187
                                                assembly is a serviceable part as defined in            information. All responses to this collection
                                                paragraph (h) of this AD.                               of information are mandatory. Comments                [Docket No.: FAA–2015–3597; Amdt. No.
                                                                                                                                                              187–36]
                                                (j) Reporting Requirements                              concerning the accuracy of this burden and
                                                   At the applicable time specified in                  suggestions for reducing the burden should            RIN 2120–AK53
                                                paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD, submit a         be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
                                                report of the results (including no findings)           Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:                 Update of Overflight Fee Rates
                                                of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of          Information Collection Clearance Officer,
                                                                                                                                                              AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                this AD. Send the report to Fokker Services             AES–200.
                                                B.V., Technical Services, Service                                                                             Administration (FAA), Department of
                                                Engineering, P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL                     (l) Related Information                               Transportation (DOT).
                                                Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, email                         Refer to Mandatory Continuing                       ACTION: Final rule.
                                                technicalservices@fokker.com. The report                Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
                                                must include the type of damage found and               Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)                         SUMMARY:   This final rule updates
                                                airplane flight cycles and also any no                  Airworthiness Directive 2015–0077, dated              existing overflight fee rates using Fiscal
                                                findings.                                                                                                     Year (FY) 2013 FAA cost accounting
                                                                                                        May 6, 2015, for related information. This
                                                   (1) If the inspection was done on or after                                                                 and air traffic activity data. Overflight
                                                the effective date of this AD: Submit the               MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
                                                                                                        Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by             fees are charges for aircraft flights that
                                                report within 30 days after the inspection.
                                                   (2) If the inspection was done before the            searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–            transit U.S.-controlled airspace, but
                                                effective date of this AD: Submit the report            2016–6895.                                            neither land in nor depart from the
                                                within 30 days after the effective date of this                                                               United States. Overflight fee rates were
                                                                                                        (m) Material Incorporated by Reference                last updated in 2011. As a result, the
                                                AD.
                                                                                                           (1) The Director of the Federal Register           FAA is not recovering the full cost of
                                                (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                                                                                        approved the incorporation by reference               the services it provides. The FAA is
                                                   The following provisions also apply to this          (IBR) of the service information listed in this       increasing the rates for enroute and
                                                AD:                                                     paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                                   (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                                                                      oceanic overflights based on Fiscal Year
                                                                                                        part 51.                                              (FY) 2013 cost and air traffic activity
                                                (AMOCs): The Manager, International
                                                Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane                        (2) You must use this service information          data. The FAA is phasing in this rate
                                                Directorate, FAA, has the authority to                  as applicable to do the actions required by           increase over 3 years in equal
                                                approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested                 this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.          percentage terms. This is a less
                                                using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.                (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–32–164,          burdensome approach than the
                                                In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your              dated January 14, 2015.                               alternative of phasing in the new rates
                                                request to your principal inspector or local               (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32–            in equal absolute terms, and is the same
                                                Flight Standards District Office, as                    166, dated January 14, 2015.                          methodology used in the previous
                                                appropriate. If sending information directly               (3) For service information identified in
                                                to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:                                                                 rulemaking. Finally, the FAA is making
                                                                                                        this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,                several organizational and clarifying
                                                Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,                      Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
                                                International Branch, ANM–116, Transport                                                                      revisions to the overflight fee
                                                                                                        2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;                   requirements.
                                                Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
                                                Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;                      telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
                                                                                                        (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@              DATES:   This rule is effective January 1,
                                                telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
                                                Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-               fokker.com; Internet http://                          2017.
                                                AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using                     www.myfokkerfleet.com.                                ADDRESSES:    For information on where to
                                                any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate                 (4) You may view this service information          obtain copies of rulemaking documents
                                                principal inspector, or lacking a principal             at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,           and other information related to this
                                                inspector, the manager of the local flight              1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                 final rule, see ‘‘How to Obtain
                                                standards district office/certificate holding           information on the availability of this               Additional Information’’ in the
                                                district office.                                        material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
                                                   (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any                (5) You may view this service information
                                                requirement in this AD to obtain corrective                                                                   this document.
                                                                                                        that is incorporated by reference at the
                                                actions from a manufacturer, the action must                                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                        National Archives and Records
                                                be accomplished using a method approved                                                                       Aleksandra Damsz, Financial Analyst,
                                                by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–              Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                                                                                                                              Office of Financial Analysis, AFA–400,
                                                116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or            the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                                                                                                                              Federal Aviation Administration, 800
                                                the European Aviation Safety Agency                     202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                                                                                                                              Independence Avenue SW.,
                                                (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA                   www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                                                                              Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202)
                                                Design Organization Approval (DOA). If                  locations.html.
                                                approved by the DOA, the approval must                                                                        267–8055; email aleksandra.damsz@
                                                                                                          Issued in Renton, Washington, on                    faa.gov.
                                                include the DOA-authorized signature.
                                                   (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal                September 15, 2016.
                                                                                                                                                              SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a                Suzanne Masterson,
                                                                                                                                                              I. Executive Summary
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                                                person is not required to respond to, nor               Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                shall a person be subject to a penalty for              Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.            On August 28, 2015, the FAA
                                                failure to comply with a collection of
                                                information subject to the requirements of
                                                                                                        [FR Doc. 2016–28341 Filed 11–28–16; 8:45 am]          published the notice of proposed
                                                the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that                 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                rulemaking (NPRM), Update of
                                                collection of information displays a current                                                                  Overflight Fee Rates (80 FR 52217). This
                                                valid OMB Control Number. The OMB                                                                             rulemaking updates the existing
                                                Control Number for this information                                                                           overflight fees (last updated in a 2011


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Document Created: 2016-11-29 00:33:23
Document Modified: 2016-11-29 00:33:23
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective January 3, 2017.
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 85841 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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