81 FR 91068 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)

Page Range		91068-91071
FR Document		2016-28669
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-22- 15 for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes. AD 2012-22-15 currently requires revising the maintenance program to incorporate the limitations, tasks, thresholds, and intervals specified in certain revised Fokker maintenance review board (MRB) documents. Since we issued AD 2012-22-15, we received new revisions of airworthiness limitations items (ALI) documents, which introduce new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to prevent the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9435; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-108-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-22-
15 for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 
airplanes. AD 2012-22-15 currently requires revising the maintenance 
program to incorporate the limitations, tasks, thresholds, and 
intervals specified in certain revised Fokker maintenance review board 
(MRB) documents. Since we issued AD 2012-22-15, we received new 
revisions of airworthiness limitations items (ALI) documents, which 
introduce new and more restrictive maintenance requirements and 
airworthiness limitations. This proposed AD would require revising the 
maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new maintenance 
requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to 
prevent the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 30, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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.

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     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, 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-
9435; 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-2016-9435; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-108-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

    On October 30, 2012, we issued AD 2012-22-15, Amendment 39-17252 
(77 FR 68063, November 15, 2012) (``AD 2012-22-15''). AD 2012-22-15 
requires actions intended to address an unsafe condition on all Fokker 
Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes.
    Since we issued AD 2012-22-15, we received Fokker Services 
Engineering Reports that consist of new and more restrictive 
airworthiness limitations (ALS).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive AD 2016-0125, dated June 21, 2016 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Fokker Services 
B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Fokker Services recently published issue 15 of Engineering 
Report SE-623, containing Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALIs) and 
Safe Life Items (SLIs). This report is Part 2 of the Airworthiness 
Limitations Section (ALS Part 2) of the Instructions for Continued 
Airworthiness, referred to in Section 06, Appendix 1, of the Fokker 
70/100 Maintenance Review Board document.
    The complete ALS currently consists of:
    Part 1--Report SE-473, Certification Maintenance Requirements 
(CMRs)--reference: EASA AD 2015-0027 [which corresponds to FAA AD 
2016-11-22, Amendment 39-18549 (81 FR 36438, June 7, 2016)].
    Part 2--Report SE-623, ALIs and SLIs--reference: EASA AD 2014-
0224 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2012-22-15], and
    Part 3--Report SE-672, Fuel ALIs and CDCCLs--reference: EASA AD 
2015-0032 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2016-11-15, Amendment 39-
18542 (81 FR 36447, June 7, 2016)].
    The instructions contained in those reports have been identified 
as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness. Failure to 
accomplish these actions could result in an unsafe condition.
    EASA previously issued AD 2014-0224, requiring the actions 
described in ALS Part 1 (report SE-473 issue 10), Part 2 (report SE-
623 issue 13) and Part 3 (report SE-672 issue 4). Since that [EASA] 
AD was issued, ALS Part 1 was revised (SE-473 issue 11) and EASA 
issued AD 2015-0027 accordingly. ALS Part 3 was also revised (SE-672 
issue 5) and EASA issued AD 2015-0032 accordingly.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains part of 
the requirements of [EASA] AD 2014-0224, which is superseded, and 
requires implementation of the maintenance actions as specified in 
ALS Part 2 of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Fokker 
Services Engineering Report SE-623 at issue 15 (hereafter referred 
to as `ALS Part 2' in 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-
9435.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker Services B.V. Engineering 
Report SE-623, ``Fokker 70/100 ALI's and SLI's,'' Issue 16, issued June 
3, 2016. The service information describes new and more restrictive 
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. 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.
    This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator 
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). 
Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For 
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in 
the areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to 
accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, 
to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for 
an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (m)(1) of 
this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the 
required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety 
of the airplane.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 15 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    The actions required by AD 2012-22-15, and retained in this 
proposed AD, take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor 
rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost 
of the actions that are

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required by AD 2012-22-15 is $85 per product.
    We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate 
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $1,275, or $85 per 
product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2012-22-15, Amendment 39-17252 (77 FR 68063, November 15, 2012), and 
adding the following new AD:

Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2016-9435; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NM-108-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by January 30, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    (1) This AD replaces AD 2012-22-15, Amendment 39-17252 (77 FR 
68063, November 15, 2012) (``AD 2012-22-15'').
    (2) This AD affects AD 2012-12-07, Amendment 39-17087 (77 FR 
37788, June 25, 2012) (``AD 2012-12-07'').
    (3) This AD affects AD 2008-06-20 R1, Amendment 39-16089 (74 FR 
61018, November 23, 2009) (``AD 2008-06-20 R1'').

(c) Applicability

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

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a revision of an airworthiness 
limitations items (ALI) document, which introduces new and more 
restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. 
We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of 
the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Maintenance Program Revision, With Revised Compliance 
Language

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2012-22-15, with revised compliance language. Within 3 months after 
December 20, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-22-15), revise the 
maintenance program to incorporate the airworthiness limitations 
specified in Fokker Report SE-623, ``Fokker 70/100 Airworthiness 
Limitation Items and Safe Life Items,'' Issue 13, released August 
25, 2014 (``Fokker Report SE-623, Issue 13''). For all tasks and 
retirement lives identified in Fokker Report SE-623, Issue 13, the 
initial compliance times start from the later of the times specified 
in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, and the repetitive 
inspections must be accomplished thereafter at the applicable 
interval specified in Fokker Report SE-623, Issue 13. Accomplishing 
the revision required by paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the 
requirements of this paragraph.
    (1) Within 3 months after December 20, 2012 (the effective date 
of AD 2012-22-15).
    (2) At the time specified in Fokker Report SE-623, Issue 13.

(h) Retained Corrective Actions, With Specific Delegation Approval 
Language

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 
2012-22-15, with specific delegation approval language. If any 
discrepancy, as defined in Fokker Report SE-623, Issue 13, is found 
during accomplishment of any task specified in Fokker Report SE-623, 
Issue 13: Within the applicable compliance time specified in Fokker 
Report SE-623, Issue 13, accomplish the applicable corrective 
actions in accordance with Fokker Report SE-623, Issue 13.
    (1) If no compliance time is identified in Fokker Report SE-623, 
Issue 13, accomplish the applicable corrective actions before 
further flight.
    (2) If any discrepancy is found and there is no corrective 
action specified in Fokker Report SE-623, Issue 13: Before further 
flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker Services' EASA 
Design Organization Approval (DOA).

(i) Retained ``No Alternative Actions or Intervals,'' With a New 
Exception

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 
2012-22-15, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph 
(k) of this AD, after accomplishing the revision required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) 
or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are 
approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance 
with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD.

(j) Retained Method of Compliance With AD 2008-06-20, With Revised 
Compliance Language

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (m) of AD 
2012-22-15, with revised compliance language. Accomplishing the 
actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the 
requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(5) of AD 2008-06-20 
R1.

(k) New Requirement of This AD: Maintenance or Inspection Program 
Revision

    Within 30 days of the effective date of this AD, revise the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the 
ALI instructions specified in Fokker Services B.V. Engineering 
Report SE-623, ``Fokker 70/100 ALI's and SLI's,'' Issue 16, issued 
June 3, 2016 (``Fokker Services B.V. Engineering

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Report SE-623, Issue 16''). Accomplishing the revision required by 
this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this 
AD. Accomplishing the revision required by this paragraph also 
terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2012-12-07.
    (1) The initial compliance times for the tasks specified in 
Fokker Services B.V. Engineering Report SE-623, Issue 16, are at the 
later of the applicable compliance times specified in Fokker 
Services B.V. Engineering Report SE-623, Issue 16, or within 30 days 
after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later.
    (2) If any discrepancy is found, before further flight, repair 
using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Fokker 
B.V. Service's EASA DOA.

(l) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has 
been revised as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, no alternative 
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the 
actions or intervals are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the 
procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD.

(m) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom 
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of 
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions 
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method 
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Fokker B.V. Services' EASA 
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.

(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0125, dated June 21, 2016, for related 
information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2016-9435.
    (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 17, 2016.
Phil Forde,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive Report SE–623 at issue 15 (hereafter referred
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. to as ‘ALS Part 2’ in this [EASA] AD).
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room You may examine the MCAI in the
Discussion
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., AD docket on the Internet at http://
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 On October 30, 2012, we issued AD www.regulations.gov by searching for
p.m., Monday through Friday, except 2012–22–15, Amendment 39–17252 (77 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Federal holidays. FR 68063, November 15, 2012) (‘‘AD 9435.
For service information identified in 2012–22–15’’). AD 2012–22–15 requires
actions intended to address an unsafe Related Service Information Under 1
this NPRM, contact Fokker Services
condition on all Fokker Services B.V. CFR Part 51
B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box
1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 Fokker Services B.V. has issued
Netherlands; telephone: +31 (0)88– airplanes. Fokker Services B.V. Engineering Report
6280–350; fax: +31 (0)88–6280–111; Since we issued AD 2012–22–15, we SE–623, ‘‘Fokker 70/100 ALI’s and
email: technicalservices@fokker.com; received Fokker Services Engineering SLI’s,’’ Issue 16, issued June 3, 2016.
Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. Reports that consist of new and more The service information describes new
You may view this referenced service restrictive airworthiness limitations and more restrictive maintenance
information at the FAA, Transport (ALS). requirements and airworthiness
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue The European Aviation Safety Agency limitations. This service information is
SW., Renton, WA. For information on (EASA), which is the Technical Agent reasonably available because the
the availability of this material at the for the Member States of the European interested parties have access to it
FAA, call 425–227–1221. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness through their normal course of business
Directive AD 2016–0125, dated June 21, or by the means identified in the
Examining the AD Docket 2016 (referred to after this as the ADDRESSES section.
You may examine the AD docket on Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct FAA’s Determination and Requirements
the Internet at http:// of This Proposed AD
www.regulations.gov by searching for an unsafe condition for all Fokker
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and This product has been approved by
9435; or in person at the Docket Mark 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states: the aviation authority of another
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Fokker Services recently published issue country, and is approved for operation
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 15 of Engineering Report SE–623, containing in the United States. Pursuant to our
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALIs) and bilateral agreement with the State of
Safe Life Items (SLIs). This report is Part 2 Design Authority, we have been notified
contains this proposed AD, the of the Airworthiness Limitations Section
regulatory evaluation, any comments of the unsafe condition described in the
(ALS Part 2) of the Instructions for Continued MCAI and service information
received, and other information. The Airworthiness, referred to in Section 06,
street address for the Docket Operations Appendix 1, of the Fokker 70/100
referenced above. We are proposing this
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in Maintenance Review Board document. AD because we evaluated all pertinent
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will The complete ALS currently consists of: information and determined an unsafe
be available in the AD docket shortly Part 1—Report SE–473, Certification condition exists and is likely to exist or
after receipt. Maintenance Requirements (CMRs)— develop on other products of the same
reference: EASA AD 2015–0027 [which type design.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom corresponds to FAA AD 2016–11–22, This proposed AD would require
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Amendment 39–18549 (81 FR 36438, June 7, revisions to certain operator
International Branch, ANM–116, 2016)]. maintenance documents to include new
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Part 2—Report SE–623, ALIs and SLIs—
reference: EASA AD 2014–0224 [which
actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA with these actions is required by 14 CFR
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; corresponds to FAA AD 2012–22–15], and
Part 3—Report SE–672, Fuel ALIs and 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
fax 425–227–1149. previously modified, altered, or repaired
CDCCLs—reference: EASA AD 2015–0032
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [which corresponds to FAA AD 2016–11–15, in the areas addressed by this AD, the
Amendment 39–18542 (81 FR 36447, June 7, operator may not be able to accomplish
Comments Invited
2016)]. the actions described in the revisions. In
We invite you to send any written The instructions contained in those reports this situation, to comply with 14 CFR
relevant data, views, or arguments about have been identified as mandatory actions for 91.403(c), the operator must request
this proposed AD. Send your comments continued airworthiness. Failure to
accomplish these actions could result in an
approval for an alternative method of
to an address listed under the compliance according to paragraph
unsafe condition.
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. (m)(1) of this AD. The request should
EASA previously issued AD 2014–0224,
FAA–2016–9435; Directorate Identifier requiring the actions described in ALS Part include a description of changes to the
2016–NM–108–AD’’ at the beginning of 1 (report SE–473 issue 10), Part 2 (report SE– required inspections that will ensure the
your comments. We specifically invite 623 issue 13) and Part 3 (report SE–672 issue continued operational safety of the
comments on the overall regulatory, 4). Since that [EASA] AD was issued, ALS airplane.
economic, environmental, and energy Part 1 was revised (SE–473 issue 11) and
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aspects of this proposed AD. We will EASA issued AD 2015–0027 accordingly. Costs of Compliance
consider all comments received by the ALS Part 3 was also revised (SE–672 issue 5) We estimate that this proposed AD
closing date and may amend this and EASA issued AD 2015–0032 accordingly. affects 15 airplanes of U.S. registry.
For the reasons described above, this
proposed AD based on those comments. The actions required by AD 2012–22–
[EASA] AD retains part of the requirements
We will post all comments we of [EASA] AD 2014–0224, which is 15, and retained in this proposed AD,
receive, without change, to http:// superseded, and requires implementation of take about 1 work-hour per product, at
www.regulations.gov, including any the maintenance actions as specified in ALS an average labor rate of $85 per work-
personal information you provide. We Part 2 of the Instructions for Continued hour. Based on these figures, the
will also post a report summarizing each Airworthiness, Fokker Services Engineering estimated cost of the actions that are

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required by AD 2012–22–15 is $85 per the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part times start from the later of the times
product. 39 as follows: specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
We also estimate that it would take this AD, and the repetitive inspections must
about 1 work-hour per product to PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS be accomplished thereafter at the applicable
DIRECTIVES interval specified in Fokker Report SE–623,
comply with the basic requirements of Issue 13. Accomplishing the revision
this proposed AD. The average labor required by paragraph (k) of this AD
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
terminates the requirements of this
these figures, we estimate the cost of continues to read as follows:
paragraph.
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) Within 3 months after December 20,
be $1,275, or $85 per product. 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012–22–15).
§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) At the time specified in Fokker Report
Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by SE–623, Issue 13.
Title 49 of the United States Code removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) (h) Retained Corrective Actions, With
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 2012–22–15, Amendment 39–17252 (77 Specific Delegation Approval Language
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, FR 68063, November 15, 2012), and
This paragraph restates the requirements of
section 106, describes the authority of adding the following new AD: paragraph (j) of AD 2012–22–15, with
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA– specific delegation approval language. If any
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 2016–9435; Directorate Identifier 2016– discrepancy, as defined in Fokker Report SE–
detail the scope of the Agency’s NM–108–AD. 623, Issue 13, is found during
authority. accomplishment of any task specified in
(a) Comments Due Date Fokker Report SE–623, Issue 13: Within the
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, We must receive comments by January 30, applicable compliance time specified in
2017. Fokker Report SE–623, Issue 13, accomplish
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
the applicable corrective actions in
General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs
accordance with Fokker Report SE–623, Issue
section, Congress charges the FAA with (1) This AD replaces AD 2012–22–15, 13.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Amendment 39–17252 (77 FR 68063, (1) If no compliance time is identified in
air commerce by prescribing regulations November 15, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–22–15’’). Fokker Report SE–623, Issue 13, accomplish
for practices, methods, and procedures (2) This AD affects AD 2012–12–07, the applicable corrective actions before
the Administrator finds necessary for Amendment 39–17087 (77 FR 37788, June further flight.
safety in air commerce. This regulation 25, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–12–07’’). (2) If any discrepancy is found and there
is within the scope of that authority (3) This AD affects AD 2008–06–20 R1, is no corrective action specified in Fokker
Amendment 39–16089 (74 FR 61018, Report SE–623, Issue 13: Before further flight,
because it addresses an unsafe condition November 23, 2009) (‘‘AD 2008–06–20 R1’’). repair using a method approved by the
that is likely to exist or develop on Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
products identified in this rulemaking (c) Applicability
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
action. This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 Fokker Services’ EASA Design Organization
Regulatory Findings airplanes, certificated in any category, all Approval (DOA).
We determined that this proposed AD serial numbers.
would not have federalism implications (i) Retained ‘‘No Alternative Actions or
(d) Subject Intervals,’’ With a New Exception
under Executive Order 13132. This
Air Transport Association (ATA) of This paragraph restates the requirements of
proposed AD would not have a
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance paragraph (k) of AD 2012–22–15, with a new
substantial direct effect on the States, on Checks. exception. Except as required by paragraph
the relationship between the national (k) of this AD, after accomplishing the
Government and the States, or on the (e) Reason
revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
distribution of power and This AD was prompted by a revision of an no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or
responsibilities among the various airworthiness limitations items (ALI) intervals may be used unless the actions or
levels of government. document, which introduces new and more intervals are approved as an alternative
For the reasons discussed above, I restrictive maintenance requirements and method of compliance (AMOC) in
certify this proposed regulation: airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this accordance with the procedures specified in
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of paragraph (m)(1) of this AD.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; the airplane.
(j) Retained Method of Compliance With AD
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (f) Compliance 2008–06–20, With Revised Compliance
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Comply with this AD within the Language
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); compliance times specified, unless already This paragraph restates the requirements of
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in done. paragraph (m) of AD 2012–22–15, with
Alaska; and revised compliance language. Accomplishing
4. Will not have a significant (g) Retained Maintenance Program Revision,
the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this
With Revised Compliance Language
economic impact, positive or negative, AD terminates the requirements of
on a substantial number of small entities This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(5) of AD 2008–
under the criteria of the Regulatory paragraph (i) of AD 2012–22–15, with revised 06–20 R1.
compliance language. Within 3 months after
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Flexibility Act. (k) New Requirement of This AD:
December 20, 2012 (the effective date of AD
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 2012–22–15), revise the maintenance Maintenance or Inspection Program
program to incorporate the airworthiness Revision
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation limitations specified in Fokker Report SE– Within 30 days of the effective date of this
safety, Incorporation by reference, 623, ‘‘Fokker 70/100 Airworthiness AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
Safety. Limitation Items and Safe Life Items,’’ Issue program, as applicable, to incorporate the
The Proposed Amendment 13, released August 25, 2014 (‘‘Fokker Report ALI instructions specified in Fokker Services
SE–623, Issue 13’’). For all tasks and B.V. Engineering Report SE–623, ‘‘Fokker 70/
Accordingly, under the authority retirement lives identified in Fokker Report 100 ALI’s and SLI’s,’’ Issue 16, issued June
delegated to me by the Administrator, SE–623, Issue 13, the initial compliance 3, 2016 (‘‘Fokker Services B.V. Engineering

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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 30, 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 91068
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
81 FR 91068 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
