82 FR 57539 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 233 (December 6, 2017)

Page Range		57539-57541
FR Document		2017-26191

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition on these products, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. This AD was prompted by reports indicating that certain exit signs have a hydrogen isotope that decays over time, causing the signs to lose their brightness. 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-2017-1098; Product Identifier 2012-NM-216-AD; Amendment 
39-19116; AD 2017-25-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 
airplanes. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions 
for addressing the unsafe condition on these products, and doing the 
actions specified in those instructions. This AD was prompted by 
reports indicating that certain exit signs have a hydrogen isotope that 
decays over time, causing the signs to lose their brightness. We are 
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 21, 2017.
    We must receive comments on this AD by January 22, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: 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.

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-2017-
1098; or in person at the Docket Operations office 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 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 Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-
1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2012-0239, dated November 9, 2012 (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 
Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    A number of Fokker F28 aeroplanes have exit signs installed to 
locate the emergency exits. A number of these signs are not 
electrically powered, but are self-illuminated by means of a 
hydrogen isotope known as Tritium. As this isotope decays over time, 
these signs will lose their brightness.
    To remain compliant with regulations, Tritium exit signs should 
be replaced when their brightness has deteriorated below accepted 
levels. The established service life for the Tritium powered exit 
signs is 7 years. Currently, the Fokker F28 maintenance program does 
not include a replacement task for signs containing Tritium.
    This condition, if not corrected, could result in insufficiently 
bright exit signs, possibly preventing safe evacuation during an 
emergency, which could result in injury to occupants.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
replacement of all Tritium exit signs with photo-luminescent signs, 
which do not have an internal power source like the Tritium powered 
exit signs. In addition, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive 
maintenance tasks for the new photo-luminescent signs. [The EASA AD 
provides an option to revise the airplane maintenance program.]

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1098.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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

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MCAI. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent 
information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to 
exist or develop on other products of the same type design.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product, we 
find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment 
are unnecessary. In addition, for the reason(s) stated above, we find 
that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 
30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-1098; Product 
Identifier 2012-NM-216-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 AD.

Costs of Compliance

    Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. This AD 
requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the 
unsafe condition, and doing the actions specified in those 
instructions. Based on the actions specified in the MCAI AD, we are 
providing the following cost estimates for an affected airplane that is 
placed on the U.S. Register in the future:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                    Action                                 Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Replacement...................................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85     Unavailable             $85
Inspection....................................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85               0              85
Maintenance program revision..................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85               0              85
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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.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to 
the Director of the System Oversight Division.

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

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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):

2017-25-02 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-19116; Docket No. FAA-
2017-1098; Product Identifier 2012-NM-216-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective December 21, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 1000, 
2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, certificated in any category, as 
specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Serial numbers 11029, 11030, and 11042 in pre-SBF28/33-13 
Appendix V configuration.
    (2) Serial numbers 11006, 11012, 11016, 11018, 11020, 11024, 
11027, 11028, 11032 through 11038, 11043 through 11049, 11053, 
11054, 11061 thru 11087, 11089 through 11113, 11115 through 11124, 
11126 through 11132, 11134, 11136 through 11202, 11204 through 
11224, 11226 through 11235, 11237, 11238, 11240, 11991, and 11992.

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(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 11, Placards and 
markings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports indicating that certain exit 
signs have a hydrogen isotope that decays over time, causing the 
signs to lose their brightness. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
insufficiently illuminated exit signs, which could possibly prevent 
safe evacuation during an emergency and cause injury to occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, request 
instructions from the Manager, International Section, Transport 
Standards Branch, FAA, to address the unsafe condition specified in 
paragraph (e) of this AD; and accomplish the actions at the times 
specified in, and in accordance with, those instructions. Guidance 
can be found in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2012-0239, dated 
November 9, 2012.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, 
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 Section, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. 
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.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2012-0239, dated November 9, 2012, for 
related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2017-1098.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards 
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 
425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149.

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 22, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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(e) Reason DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION evaluation, any comments received, and
This AD was prompted by a report of other information. The street address for
sparks and an electrical smell on the flight Federal Aviation Administration the Docket Operations office (telephone
deck of a Model F28 Mark 0070 airplane. We 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
are issuing this AD to prevent an electrical 14 CFR Part 39 section. Comments will be available in
overload in the windshield heating system, the AD docket shortly after receipt.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1098; Product
which could result in failure of a sliding FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Identifier 2012–NM–216–AD; Amendment
window heating element and consequent
39–19116; AD 2017–25–02] Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
arcing, smoke, and fire in the flight deck.
International Section, Transport
RIN 2120–AA64
(f) Compliance Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Comply with this AD within the Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
compliance times specified, unless already Services B.V. Airplanes telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–
done. 1149.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(g) Required Action(s) Administration (FAA), DOT.
Within 30 days after the effective date of ACTION: Final rule; request for
Discussion
this AD, request instructions from the comments. The European Aviation Safety Agency
Manager, International Section, Transport (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Standards Branch, FAA, to address the SUMMARY: We are adopting a new for the Member States of the European
unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
this AD; and accomplish the actions at the
Union, has issued EASA AD 2012–0239,
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark dated November 9, 2012 (referred to
times specified in, and in accordance with,
1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. after this as the Mandatory Continuing
those instructions. Guidance can be found in
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
This AD requires contacting the FAA to Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Information (MCAI) European Aviation obtain instructions for addressing the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2013–0003, dated unsafe condition on these products, and for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model
January 7, 2013. doing the actions specified in those F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000
instructions. This AD was prompted by airplanes. The MCAI states:
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
reports indicating that certain exit signs
(AMOCs) A number of Fokker F28 aeroplanes have
have a hydrogen isotope that decays exit signs installed to locate the emergency
The Manager, International Section, over time, causing the signs to lose their exits. A number of these signs are not
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the brightness. We are issuing this AD to electrically powered, but are self-illuminated
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
address the unsafe condition on these by means of a hydrogen isotope known as
requested using the procedures found in 14 Tritium. As this isotope decays over time,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
products.
these signs will lose their brightness.
send your request to your principal inspector DATES: This AD becomes effective To remain compliant with regulations,
or local Flight Standards District Office, as December 21, 2017. Tritium exit signs should be replaced when
appropriate. If sending information directly We must receive comments on this their brightness has deteriorated below
to the International Section, send it to the AD by January 22, 2018. accepted levels. The established service life
attention of the person identified in for the Tritium powered exit signs is 7 years.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may Currently, the Fokker F28 maintenance
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- using the procedures found in 14 CFR program does not include a replacement task
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following for signs containing Tritium.
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate methods: This condition, if not corrected, could
principal inspector, or lacking a principal • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to result in insufficiently bright exit signs,
inspector, the manager of the local flight http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the possibly preventing safe evacuation during
standards district office/certificate holding instructions for submitting comments. an emergency, which could result in injury
district office. • Fax: 202–493–2251. to occupants.
(i) Related Information • Mail: U.S. Department of For the reasons described above, this
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– [EASA] AD requires replacement of all
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2013–0003, Tritium exit signs with photo-luminescent
dated January 7, 2013, for related
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room signs, which do not have an internal power
information. You may examine the MCAI on W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., source like the Tritium powered exit signs.
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Washington, DC 20590. In addition, this [EASA] AD requires
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of repetitive maintenance tasks for the new
2017–1097. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– photo-luminescent signs. [The EASA AD
(2) For more information about this AD, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room provides an option to revise the airplane
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., maintenance program.]
International Section, Transport Standards Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 You may examine the MCAI on the
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., p.m., Monday through Friday, except Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425– Federal holidays. by searching for and locating Docket No.
227–1137; fax: 425–227–1149.
Examining the AD Docket FAA–2017–1098.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
You may examine the AD docket on FAA’s Determination and Requirements
None. of This AD
the Internet at http://
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on www.regulations.gov by searching for This product has been approved by
November 21, 2017. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– the aviation authority of another
Jeffrey E. Duven, 1098; or in person at the Docket country, and is approved for operation
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 in the United States. Pursuant to our
Certification Service. p.m., Monday through Friday, except bilateral agreement with the State of
[FR Doc. 2017–26192 Filed 12–5–17; 8:45 am] Federal holidays. The AD docket Design Authority, we have been notified
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MCAI. We are issuing this AD because Comments Invited We will post all comments we
we evaluated all pertinent information This AD is a final rule that involves receive, without change, to http://
and determined the unsafe condition requirements affecting flight safety, and www.regulations.gov, including any
exists and is likely to exist or develop we did not precede it by notice and personal information you provide. We
on other products of the same type opportunity for public comment. We will also post a report summarizing each
design. invite you to send any written relevant substantive verbal contact we receive
data, views, or arguments about this AD. about this AD.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Send your comments to an address Costs of Compliance
Date listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Since there are currently no domestic Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–1098; Currently, there are no affected U.S.-
operators of this product, we find good Product Identifier 2012–NM–216–AD’’ registered airplanes. This AD requires
cause that notice and opportunity for at the beginning of your comments. We contacting the FAA to obtain
prior public comment are unnecessary. specifically invite comments on the instructions for addressing the unsafe
overall regulatory, economic, condition, and doing the actions
In addition, for the reason(s) stated
environmental, and energy aspects of specified in those instructions. Based on
above, we find that good cause exists for
this AD. We will consider all comments the actions specified in the MCAI AD,
making this amendment effective in less received by the closing date and may we are providing the following cost
than 30 days. amend this AD based on those estimates for an affected airplane that is
comments. placed on the U.S. Register in the future:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product

Replacement ................................................................. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... Unavailable $85
Inspection ..................................................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... 0 85
Maintenance program revision ..................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... 0 85

Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Title 49 of the United States Code We determined that this AD will not
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue have federalism implications under
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Executive Order 13132. This AD will continues to read as follows:
section 106, describes the authority of not have a substantial direct effect on
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the States, on the relationship between Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the national government and the States, § 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s or on the distribution of power and
authority. responsibilities among the various ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
We are issuing this rulemaking under levels of government. the following new airworthiness
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, For the reasons discussed above, I directive (AD):
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: certify that this AD: 2017–25–02 Fokker Services B.V.:
General requirements.’’ Under that Amendment 39–19116; Docket No.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
section, Congress charges the FAA with FAA–2017–1098; Product Identifier
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2012–NM–216–AD.
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (a) Effective Date
for practices, methods, and procedures DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
This AD becomes effective December 21,
the Administrator finds necessary for (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
2017.
safety in air commerce. This regulation 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
is within the scope of that authority (b) Affected ADs
Alaska; and
because it addresses an unsafe condition None.
that is likely to exist or develop on 4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, (c) Applicability
products identified in this rulemaking
action. on a substantial number of small entities This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
under the criteria of the Regulatory Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000
This AD is issued in accordance with Flexibility Act. airplanes, certificated in any category, as
authority delegated by the Executive specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 this AD.
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. (1) Serial numbers 11029, 11030, and
In accordance with that order, issuance Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 11042 in pre-SBF28/33–13 Appendix V
of ADs is normally a function of the safety, Incorporation by reference, configuration.
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Compliance and Airworthiness Safety. (2) Serial numbers 11006, 11012, 11016,
11018, 11020, 11024, 11027, 11028, 11032
Division, but during this transition Adoption of the Amendment through 11038, 11043 through 11049, 11053,
period, the Executive Director has 11054, 11061 thru 11087, 11089 through
delegated the authority to issue ADs Accordingly, under the authority 11113, 11115 through 11124, 11126 through
applicable to transport category delegated to me by the Administrator, 11132, 11134, 11136 through 11202, 11204
airplanes to the Director of the System the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as through 11224, 11226 through 11235, 11237,
Oversight Division. follows: 11238, 11240, 11991, and 11992.

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(d) Subject Issued in Renton, Washington, on Correction to Final Rule
November 22, 2017.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Accordingly, pursuant to the
America Code 11, Placards and markings. Jeffrey E. Duven,
authority delegated to me, in the
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
(e) Reason Federal Register of October 11, 2017 (82
Certification Service.
FR 47104) FR Doc. FR Doc. 2017–21785,
This AD was prompted by reports [FR Doc. 2017–26191 Filed 12–5–17; 8:45 am]
Establishment of Class E Airspace and
indicating that certain exit signs have a BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Amendment of Class D and Class E
hydrogen isotope that decays over time,
Airspace; Kaunakakai, HI, is corrected
causing the signs to lose their brightness. We
as follows:
are issuing this AD to prevent insufficiently DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
illuminated exit signs, which could possibly § 71.1 [Amended]
prevent safe evacuation during an emergency Federal Aviation Administration
and cause injury to occupants. AWP HI E5 Kaunakakai, HI
14 CFR Part 71 [Corrected]
(f) Compliance
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0295; Airspace ■ On page 47105, column 3, lines 10
Comply with this AD within the
Docket No. 16–AWP–2] and 11, the words ‘‘That airspace
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
extending upward from the surface’’ are
Establishment of Class E Airspace; corrected to read ‘‘That airspace
(g) Required Actions Kaunakakai, HI extending upward from 700 feet above
Within 30 days after the effective date of AGENCY: Federal Aviation the surface’’.
this AD, request instructions from the Administration (FAA), DOT. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on
Manager, International Section, Transport ACTION: Final rule, correction. November 21, 2017.
Standards Branch, FAA, to address the Brian J. Johnson,
unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of SUMMARY: This action corrects a final Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
this AD; and accomplish the actions at the rule published in the Federal Register Western Service Center.
times specified in, and in accordance with, of October 11, 2017, that establishes [FR Doc. 2017–26203 Filed 12–5–17; 8:45 am]
those instructions. Guidance can be found in Class E airspace and amends Class D
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Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness and E airspace at Molokai Airport,
Information (MCAI) European Aviation Kaunakakai, HI. The airspace
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2012–0239, dated description for the airport in Class E DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
November 9, 2012. airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface contained the Federal Aviation Administration
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
following wording in error: ‘‘That
airspace extending upward from the 14 CFR Part 71
The Manager, International Section, surface . . .’’ It is removed and replaced
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the by ‘‘That airspace extending upward [Docket No. FAA–2017–0737; Airspace
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Docket No. 16–ANM–12]
from 700 feet above the surface . . . .’’
requested using the procedures found in 14
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC Establishment of Class E Airspace,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
December 7, 2017. The Director of the Twin Bridges, MT
send your request to your principal inspector
Federal Register approves this
or local Flight Standards District Office, as AGENCY: Federal Aviation
incorporation by reference action under
appropriate. If sending information directly Administration (FAA), DOT.
to the International Section, send it to the
Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations,
part 51, subject to the annual revision of ACTION: Final rule.
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of
conforming amendments. SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- E airspace extending upward from 700
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
and 1,200 feet above the surface at Twin
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
Bridges Airport, Twin Bridges, MT, to
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Operations Support Group, Western
accommodate the development of
inspector, the manager of the local flight Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
standards district office/certificate holding Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)
under standard instrument approach
district office. 203–4511.
and departure procedures at the airport,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(i) Related Information for the safety and management of
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2012–0239, History aircraft within the National Airspace
dated November 9, 2012, for related The FAA published a final rule in the System. This action also makes a minor
information. You may examine the MCAI on Federal Register (82 FR 47104, October correction to one geographic coordinate
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 11, 2017) Docket No. FAA–2017–0295 of the airport reference point.
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– establishing Class E airspace and DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 1,
2017–1098. amending Class D and Class E airspace 2018. The Director of the Federal
(2) For more information about this AD, at Molokai Airport, Kaunakakai, HI. Register approves this incorporation by
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Subsequent to publication, the FAA reference action under Title 1, Code of
jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES

International Section, Transport Standards identified a clerical error in the legal Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., description of the Class E airspace the annual revision of FAA Order
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425– extending upward from 700 feet or more 7400.11 and publication of conforming
227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. above the surface at Molokai Airport. amendments.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference This correction changes the words ‘‘. . . ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
from the surface . . .’’ to read ‘‘. . . Airspace Designations and Reporting
None.
from 700 feet above the surface . . .’’. Points, and subsequent amendments can

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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		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; request for comments.
Dates		This AD becomes effective December 21, 2017.
Contact		Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227- 1149.
FR Citation		82 FR 57539
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 57539 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

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