83 FR 16191 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 73 (April 16, 2018)

Page Range		16191-16194
FR Document		2018-07639
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-12-16, which applied to all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes. AD 2005-12-16 required an inspection to determine the part number of the passenger service unit (PSU) panels for the PSU modification status, and corrective actions if applicable. This new AD requires an inspection of the PSU panels and the PSU panel/airplane interface connectors for discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also removes airplanes from the applicability. This AD was prompted by reports of smoke in the passenger compartment during ground operations and in-flight, and a determination that the modification actions required by AD 2005-12-16 might not have been implemented correctly. 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-2017-0906; Product Identifier 2017-NM-039-AD; Amendment 
39-19252; AD 2018-07-21]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-12-16, 
which applied to all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 
airplanes. AD 2005-12-16 required an inspection to determine the part 
number of the passenger service unit (PSU) panels for the PSU 
modification status, and corrective actions if applicable. This new AD 
requires an inspection of the PSU panels and the PSU panel/airplane 
interface connectors for discrepancies, and corrective actions if 
necessary. This AD also removes airplanes from the applicability. This 
AD was prompted by reports of smoke in the passenger compartment during 
ground operations and in-flight, and a determination that the 
modification actions required by AD 2005-12-16 might not have been 
implemented correctly. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is May 21, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 21, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of July 
20, 2005 (70 FR 34642, June 15, 2005).

ADDRESSES: For Fokker service information identified in this final 
rule, contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 
1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; 
fax +31 (0)88-6280-111; email [email protected]; internet 
http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. For Grimes Aerospace service information 
identified in this final rule, contact Grimes Aerospace Company, 
Product Support Group, 240 Twain Avenue, Urbana, OH 43078; phone 513-
653-5225; fax 513-652-2322. You may view this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th 
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2017-0906.

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-
0906; 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 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 Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2005-12-16, Amendment 39-14132 (70 FR 34642, 
June 15, 2005) (``AD 2005-12-16''). AD 2005-12-16 applied to all Fokker 
Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on November 3, 2017 (82 FR 51172). The NPRM was 
prompted by reports of smoke in the passenger compartment during ground 
operations and in flight, and the determination that the modification 
actions required by AD 2005-12-16 might not have been implemented 
correctly. The NPRM proposed to continue to require an inspection to 
determine the part number of the PSU panels for the PSU modification 
status, and corrective actions if applicable. The NPRM also proposed to 
require an inspection of the PSU panels and the PSU panel/airplane 
interface connectors for discrepancies, and corrective actions if 
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct overheating of 
the PSU panel due to moisture ingress, which could result in smoke or 
fire in the passenger cabin.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
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for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2017-0043, dated March 6, 2017 (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 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Reports were received of burning smell and smoke in the 
passenger compartment during flight as a result of overheating of 
passenger service units (PSU). These were attributed to moisture 
ingress into the interface electrical connectors of an unsealed PSU 
panel.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
further incidents of smoke in the passenger compartment, possibly 
resulting in injury to occupants.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Grimes Aerospace 
Company, the PSU manufacturer (currently Honeywell) issued SB 10-
1178-33-0040 and SB 10-1571-33-0041, and Fokker Services issued 
SBF100-25-097, to provide instructions for installation of improved 
sealing of the PSU and its interface electrical connectors. 
Subsequently, CAA-NL [Civil Aviation Authority--The Netherlands] 
issued AD (BLA) 2004-022 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2005-12-16] to 
require modification, cleaning and sealing of the affected PSU.
    Since that [CAA-NL] AD was issued, following a new occurrence of 
burning smell and smoke in the passenger compartment during 
disembarking of the passengers, the investigation revealed that, on 
several aeroplanes, the modification instructions of Honeywell and 
Fokker Services (SB listed above) were not, or not correctly, 
implemented. Prompted by these findings, Fokker Services published 
SBF100-25-128, providing inspection instructions to detect non-
accomplishment and any discrepancy with the original modification 
instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirement of CAA-NL AD (BLA) 2004-022, which is superseded, and 
requires a one-time inspection [for discrepancies] of the PSU panels 
and their interface with the aeroplane, and, depending on findings, 
the accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s).

    Discrepancies include incorrect application of the sealant on the 
PSU panels, uninstalled gaskets, inability to properly lock the 
connectors, and incorrectly applied sealant on the connectors. 
Corrective actions include restoring the sealing of the affected PSU 
panel, repairing the PSU panel, or installing a new PSU panel with a 
replaced receptacle, and installing gaskets; making sure the connecter 
can properly lock; and applying sealant on the connector.
    The MCAI also revised the applicability by specifying certain line 
numbers and excluding airplanes on which certain modifications were 
done. 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-2017-0906.

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 available 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 Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-
128, dated July 21, 2016. This service information describes procedures 
for inspection of the PSU panels and the PSU panel/airplane interface 
connectors for discrepancies, and for incorrectly applied sealant on 
the connectors, and corrective actions.
    Grimes Aerospace has issued Service Bulletin 10-1178-33-0040, dated 
October 15, 1993; Service Bulletin 10-1178-33-0040, Revision 1, dated 
March 25, 1996; and Service Bulletin 10-1571-33-0041, dated October 15, 
1993. This service information describes procedures for inspection of 
the PSU panels and the PSU panel/airplane interface connectors for 
discrepancies, and corrective actions. This service information is 
distinct since it applies to different part numbers.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2005-12-16, and retained in this AD take 
about 5 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per 
work-hour. Required parts cost about $6 per product. Based on these 
figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 
2005-12-16 is $431 per product.
    We also estimate that it would take about 13 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $8,840, or $1,105 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

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);

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    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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2005-12-16, Amendment 39-14132 (70 FR 34642, June 15, 2005), and adding 
the following new AD:

2018-07-21 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-19252; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0906; Product Identifier 2017-NM-039-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective May 21, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces 2005-12-16, Amendment 39-14132 (70 FR 34642, 
June 15, 2005) (``AD 2005-12-16'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 11244 
through 11527 inclusive, except those airplanes modified in service 
as specified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-070, or Fokker 
Service Bulletin SBF100-25-109, or Fokker Modification Report FS-
N545 or FS-N571.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of smoke in the passenger 
compartment during ground operations and in flight, and a 
determination that the modification actions required by AD 2005-12-
16 might not have been implemented correctly. We are issuing this AD 
to detect and correct overheating of the passenger service unit 
(PSU) panel due to moisture ingress, which could result in smoke or 
fire in the passenger cabin.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Inspection and Corrective Actions, With Clarified Note

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 
2005-12-16, with clarified note. Within 36 months after July 20, 
2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-12-16), inspect to determine if 
Grimes Aerospace PSU panels having part number (P/N) 10-1178-() or 
P/N 10-1571-() are installed and the PSU modification status if 
applicable, and do any corrective actions if applicable, by doing 
all of the actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-097, dated December 30, 2003.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Guidance on modifying the 
PSU panel can be found in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-097, 
dated December 30, 2003, which refers to Grimes Aerospace Service 
Bulletin 10-1178-33-0040, Revision 1, dated March 25, 1996 (for PSU 
panels having P/N 10-1178-()); and Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 
10-1571-33-0041, dated October 15, 1993 (for PSU panels having P/N 
10-1571-()).

(h) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2005-12-16, with no changes. As of July 20, 2005 (the effective date 
of AD 2005-12-16), no person may install a PSU panel having P/N 10-
1178-() or P/N 10-1571-() on any airplane, unless it has been 
inspected and any applicable corrective actions have been done in 
accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD.

(i) New Affected PSU Identification

    For the purpose of this AD, Grimes (Honeywell) PSUs having P/N 
10-1178-() with a serial number below 4000, and PSUs having P/N 10-
1571-() with a serial number below 1000, are referred to as affected 
PSUs in paragraphs (j) through (l) of this AD.

(j) New Inspections

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Do the 
actions required by paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Do a general visual inspection of the panel of each affected 
PSU for incorrect application of the sealant, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-
097, dated December 30, 2003; and, as applicable, Grimes Aerospace 
Service Bulletin 10-1178-33-0040, dated October 15, 1993 (for PSUs 
having P/N 10-1178-()); Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10-1178-
33-0040, Revision 1, dated March 25, 1996 (for PSUs having P/N 10-
1178-()); or Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10-1571-33-0041, 
dated October 15, 1993 (for PSUs having P/N 10-1571-()).
    (2) Do a general visual inspection of the electrical connectors 
of each affected PSU panel for discrepancies; i.e., uninstalled 
gaskets, inability to properly lock the connectors, and incorrectly 
applied sealant on the connectors; in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-
128, dated July 21, 2016.

(k) Corrective Actions

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD, 
any discrepancy is found, before further flight, restore the sealing 
of the affected PSU panels and accomplish all applicable corrective 
actions to correct the PSU panel interface, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-
128, dated July 21, 2016. Do all applicable corrective actions 
before further flight.

(l) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, an affected PSU panel may 
be installed on any airplane, provided that before further flight 
after installation, it has been inspected in accordance with 
paragraph (j) of this AD and all applicable corrective actions have 
been done in accordance with paragraph (k) 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 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 (n)(2) of this AD. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected].
    (i) 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.
    (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2005-12-16 are approved as 
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
    (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 Section, Transport Standards 
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or 
Fokker Services B.V.'s Design Organization Approval (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 Airworthiness Directive 2017-0043, dated March 6, 2017, 
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-2017-0906.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards 
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des

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Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.

(o) 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.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
May 21, 2018.
    (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-128, dated July 21, 2016.
    (ii) Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10-1178-33-0040, dated 
October 15, 1993.
    (iii) Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10-1178-33-0040, 
Revision 1, dated March 25, 1996.
    (iv) Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10-1571-33-0041, dated 
October 15, 1993.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
July 20, 2005 (70 FR 34642, June 15, 2005).
    (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-25-097, dated December 30, 
2003.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) For Fokker 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. For Grimes Aerospace service 
information identified in this AD, contact Grimes Aerospace Company, 
Product Support Group, 240 Twain Avenue, Urbana, OH 43078; phone 
513-653-5225; fax 513-652-2322.
    (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
206-231-3195.
    (7) 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 Des Moines, Washington, on March 30, 2018.
Chris Spangenberg,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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apply. For information on the availability of
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Federal Aviation Administration this material at the FAA, call 206–231–
substeps under an RC step and any figures 3195. It is also available on the internet
identified in an RC step, must be done to 14 CFR Part 39 at http://www.regulations.gov by
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is searching for and locating Docket No.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0906; Product
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC FAA–2017–0906.
Identifier 2017–NM–039–AD; Amendment
requirement is removed from that step or 39–19252; AD 2018–07–21]
substep. An AMOC is required for any Examining the AD Docket
deviations to RC steps, including substeps RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on
and identified figures. the internet at http://
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
www.regulations.gov by searching for
deviated from using accepted methods in Services B.V. Airplanes
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
accordance with the operator’s maintenance AGENCY: Federal Aviation 0906; or in person at the Docket
or inspection program without obtaining Administration (FAA), Department of Management Facility between 9 a.m.
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, Transportation (DOT). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
including substeps and identified figures, can except Federal holidays. The AD docket
ACTION: Final rule.
still be done as specified, and the airplane contains this AD, the regulatory
can be put back in an airworthy condition. SUMMARY: We are superseding evaluation, any comments received, and
(j) Related Information Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005–12– other information. The address for the
16, which applied to all Fokker Services Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
For more information about this AD,
contact Sean Schauer, Aerospace Engineer,
B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes. is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Systems and Equipment Section, FAA,
AD 2005–12–16 required an inspection Department of Transportation, Docket
Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., to determine the part number of the Operations, M–30, West Building
Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206– passenger service unit (PSU) panels for Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
231–3547; email: Sean.Schauer@faa.gov. the PSU modification status, and New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
corrective actions if applicable. This 20590.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference new AD requires an inspection of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
(1) The Director of the Federal Register PSU panels and the PSU panel/airplane Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
approved the incorporation by reference interface connectors for discrepancies, International Section, Transport
(IBR) of the service information listed in this and corrective actions if necessary. This Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR AD also removes airplanes from the 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
part 51. applicability. This AD was prompted by telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
(2) You must use this service information reports of smoke in the passenger
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
as applicable to do the actions required by compartment during ground operations
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. and in-flight, and a determination that Discussion
(i) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205– the modification actions required by AD We issued a notice of proposed
SB320028–00, Issue 001, dated October 31, 2005–12–16 might not have been rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
2016. implemented correctly. We are issuing part 39 to supersede AD 2005–12–16,
(ii) Reserved. this AD to address the unsafe condition Amendment 39–14132 (70 FR 34642,
(3) For Boeing service information on these products. June 15, 2005) (‘‘AD 2005–12–16’’). AD
identified in this AD, contact Boeing DATES: This AD is May 21, 2018. 2005–12–16 applied to all Fokker
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: The Director of the Federal Register Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100
Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 approved the incorporation by reference
Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
of certain publications listed in this AD Federal Register on November 3, 2017
Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone: 562–797– as of May 21, 2018.
1717; internet: https://
(82 FR 51172). The NPRM was
The Director of the Federal Register prompted by reports of smoke in the
www.myboeingfleet.com.
approved the incorporation by reference passenger compartment during ground
(4) You may view this service information
of a certain other publication listed in operations and in flight, and the
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
this AD as of July 20, 2005 (70 FR determination that the modification
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
34642, June 15, 2005). actions required by AD 2005–12–16
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. ADDRESSES: For Fokker service might not have been implemented
(5) You may view this service information information identified in this final rule, correctly. The NPRM proposed to
that is incorporated by reference at the contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical continue to require an inspection to
National Archives and Records Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL determine the part number of the PSU
Administration (NARA). For information on Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone panels for the PSU modification status,
the availability of this material at NARA, call +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88– and corrective actions if applicable. The
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 6280–111; email technicalservices@ NPRM also proposed to require an
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- fokker.com; internet http:// inspection of the PSU panels and the
locations.html. www.myfokkerfleet.com. For Grimes PSU panel/airplane interface connectors
Aerospace service information for discrepancies, and corrective actions
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
identified in this final rule, contact if necessary. We are issuing this AD to
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March 30, 2018.
Grimes Aerospace Company, Product detect and correct overheating of the
Chris Spangenberg, Support Group, 240 Twain Avenue, PSU panel due to moisture ingress,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Urbana, OH 43078; phone 513–653– which could result in smoke or fire in
Aircraft Certification Service. 5225; fax 513–652–2322. You may view the passenger cabin.
[FR Doc. 2018–07629 Filed 4–13–18; 8:45 am] this referenced service information at The European Aviation Safety Agency
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for the Member States of the European docket on the internet at http:// We also estimate that it would take
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness www.regulations.gov by searching for about 13 work-hours per product to
Directive 2017–0043, dated March 6, and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– comply with the basic requirements of
2017 (referred to after this as the 0906. this AD. The average labor rate is $85
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness per work-hour. Based on these figures,
Comments
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
an unsafe condition for certain Fokker We gave the public the opportunity to operators to be $8,840, or $1,105 per
Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0100 participate in developing this AD. We product.
airplanes. The MCAI states: received no comments on the NPRM or We have received no definitive data
Reports were received of burning smell and on the determination of the cost to the that would enable us to provide cost
smoke in the passenger compartment during public. estimates for the on-condition actions
flight as a result of overheating of passenger Conclusion specified in this AD.
service units (PSU). These were attributed to
moisture ingress into the interface electrical We reviewed the available data and Authority for This Rulemaking
connectors of an unsealed PSU panel. determined that air safety and the Title 49 of the United States Code
This condition, if not detected and public interest require adopting this AD specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
corrected, could lead to further incidents of as proposed except for minor editorial rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
smoke in the passenger compartment,
changes. We have determined that these section 106, describes the authority of
possibly resulting in injury to occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, minor changes: the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Grimes Aerospace Company, the PSU • Are consistent with the intent that Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
manufacturer (currently Honeywell) issued was proposed in the NPRM for detail the scope of the Agency’s
SB 10–1178–33–0040 and SB 10–1571–33– correcting the unsafe condition; and authority.
0041, and Fokker Services issued SBF100– • Do not add any additional burden We are issuing this rulemaking under
25–097, to provide instructions for upon the public than was already the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
installation of improved sealing of the PSU proposed in the NPRM. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
and its interface electrical connectors.
General requirements.’’ Under that
Subsequently, CAA–NL [Civil Aviation Related Service Information Under
Authority—The Netherlands] issued AD section, Congress charges the FAA with
1 CFR Part 51
(BLA) 2004–022 [which corresponds to FAA promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
AD 2005–12–16] to require modification, Fokker Services B.V. has issued air commerce by prescribing regulations
cleaning and sealing of the affected PSU. Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–25– for practices, methods, and procedures
Since that [CAA–NL] AD was issued, 128, dated July 21, 2016. This service the Administrator finds necessary for
following a new occurrence of burning smell information describes procedures for safety in air commerce. This regulation
and smoke in the passenger compartment inspection of the PSU panels and the is within the scope of that authority
during disembarking of the passengers, the PSU panel/airplane interface connectors because it addresses an unsafe condition
investigation revealed that, on several
for discrepancies, and for incorrectly that is likely to exist or develop on
aeroplanes, the modification instructions of
Honeywell and Fokker Services (SB listed applied sealant on the connectors, and products identified in this rulemaking
above) were not, or not correctly, corrective actions. action.
implemented. Prompted by these findings, Grimes Aerospace has issued Service This AD is issued in accordance with
Fokker Services published SBF100–25–128, Bulletin 10–1178–33–0040, dated authority delegated by the Executive
providing inspection instructions to detect October 15, 1993; Service Bulletin 10– Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
non-accomplishment and any discrepancy 1178–33–0040, Revision 1, dated March as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
with the original modification instructions. 25, 1996; and Service Bulletin 10–1571– In accordance with that order, issuance
For the reasons described above, this of ADs is normally a function of the
33–0041, dated October 15, 1993. This
[EASA] AD retains the requirement of CAA–
NL AD (BLA) 2004–022, which is service information describes Compliance and Airworthiness
superseded, and requires a one-time procedures for inspection of the PSU Division, but during this transition
inspection [for discrepancies] of the PSU panels and the PSU panel/airplane period, the Executive Director has
panels and their interface with the aeroplane, interface connectors for discrepancies, delegated the authority to issue ADs
and, depending on findings, the and corrective actions. This service applicable to transport category
accomplishment of applicable corrective information is distinct since it applies to airplanes to the Director of the System
action(s). different part numbers. Oversight Division.
Discrepancies include incorrect This service information is reasonably Regulatory Findings
application of the sealant on the PSU available because the interested parties
panels, uninstalled gaskets, inability to have access to it through their normal We determined that this AD will not
properly lock the connectors, and course of business or by the means have federalism implications under
incorrectly applied sealant on the identified in the ADDRESSES section. Executive Order 13132. This AD will
connectors. Corrective actions include not have a substantial direct effect on
Costs of Compliance the States, on the relationship between
restoring the sealing of the affected PSU
panel, repairing the PSU panel, or We estimate that this AD affects 8 the national government and the States,
installing a new PSU panel with a airplanes of U.S. registry. or on the distribution of power and
replaced receptacle, and installing The actions required by AD 2005–12– responsibilities among the various
gaskets; making sure the connecter can 16, and retained in this AD take about levels of government.
5 work-hours per product, at an average For the reasons discussed above, I
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properly lock; and applying sealant on
the connector. labor rate of $85 per work-hour. certify that this AD:
The MCAI also revised the Required parts cost about $6 per 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
applicability by specifying certain line product. Based on these figures, the action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
numbers and excluding airplanes on estimated cost of the actions that are 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
which certain modifications were done. required by AD 2005–12–16 is $431 per DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
You may examine the MCAI in the AD product. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);

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3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (f) Compliance Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Alaska; and Comply with this AD within the Service Bulletin SBF100–25–128, dated July
compliance times specified, unless already 21, 2016.
4. Will not have a significant
done. (k) Corrective Actions
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities (g) Retained Inspection and Corrective If, during any inspection required by
under the criteria of the Regulatory Actions, With Clarified Note paragraph (j) of this AD, any discrepancy is
Flexibility Act. This paragraph restates the requirements of found, before further flight, restore the
paragraph (f) of AD 2005–12–16, with sealing of the affected PSU panels and
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 clarified note. Within 36 months after July accomplish all applicable corrective actions
20, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005–12– to correct the PSU panel interface, in
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 16), inspect to determine if Grimes Aerospace accordance with the Accomplishment
safety, Incorporation by reference, PSU panels having part number (P/N) 10– Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
Safety. 1178–() or P/N 10–1571–() are installed and SBF100–25–128, dated July 21, 2016. Do all
the PSU modification status if applicable, applicable corrective actions before further
Adoption of the Amendment flight.
and do any corrective actions if applicable,
Accordingly, under the authority by doing all of the actions specified in the (l) Parts Installation Limitation
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
delegated to me by the Administrator, Service Bulletin SBF100–25–097, dated
As of the effective date of this AD, an
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as affected PSU panel may be installed on any
December 30, 2003.
follows: airplane, provided that before further flight
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: after installation, it has been inspected in
Guidance on modifying the PSU panel can be accordance with paragraph (j) of this AD and
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS found in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–
DIRECTIVES all applicable corrective actions have been
25–097, dated December 30, 2003, which done in accordance with paragraph (k) of this
refers to Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin AD.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 10–1178–33–0040, Revision 1, dated March
continues to read as follows: 25, 1996 (for PSU panels having P/N 10– (m) Other FAA AD Provisions
1178-()); and Grimes Aerospace Service The following provisions also apply to this
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Bulletin 10–1571–33–0041, dated October 15, AD:
§ 39.13 [Amended] 1993 (for PSU panels having P/N 10–1571– (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
()). (AMOCs): The Manager, International
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
(h) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) With No Changes
2005–12–16, Amendment 39–14132 (70 AD, if requested using the procedures found
This paragraph restates the requirements of in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
FR 34642, June 15, 2005), and adding paragraph (g) of AD 2005–12–16, with no 39.19, send your request to your principal
the following new AD: changes. As of July 20, 2005 (the effective inspector or local Flight Standards District
2018–07–21 Fokker Services B.V.: date of AD 2005–12–16), no person may Office, as appropriate. If sending information
Amendment 39–19252; Docket No. install a PSU panel having P/N 10–1178–() or directly to the International Section, send it
FAA–2017–0906; Product Identifier P/N 10–1571–() on any airplane, unless it has to the attention of the person identified in
2017–NM–039–AD. been inspected and any applicable corrective paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may
actions have been done in accordance with be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
(a) Effective Date paragraph (g) of this AD. REQUESTS@faa.gov.
This AD is effective May 21, 2018. (i) Before using any approved AMOC,
(i) New Affected PSU Identification
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(b) Affected ADs For the purpose of this AD, Grimes or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
This AD replaces 2005–12–16, Amendment (Honeywell) PSUs having P/N 10–1178–() of the local flight standards district office/
39–14132 (70 FR 34642, June 15, 2005) (‘‘AD with a serial number below 4000, and PSUs certificate holding district office.
2005–12–16’’). having P/N 10–1571–() with a serial number (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
below 1000, are referred to as affected PSUs 2005–12–16 are approved as AMOCs for the
(c) Applicability in paragraphs (j) through (l) of this AD. corresponding provisions of this AD.
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
(j) New Inspections
Model F28 Mark 0100 airplanes, certificated effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in any category, serial numbers 11244 Within 24 months after the effective date in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
through 11527 inclusive, except those of this AD: Do the actions required by a manufacturer, the action must be
airplanes modified in service as specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD. accomplished using a method approved by
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–25–070, or (1) Do a general visual inspection of the the Manager, International Section, Transport
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–25–109, or panel of each affected PSU for incorrect Standards Branch, FAA; or the European
Fokker Modification Report FS–N545 or FS– application of the sealant, in accordance with Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker
N571. the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Services B.V.’s Design Organization Approval
Service Bulletin SBF100–25–097, dated (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
(d) Subject December 30, 2003; and, as applicable, must include the DOA-authorized signature.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Grimes Aerospace Service Bulletin 10–1178–
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. 33–0040, dated October 15, 1993 (for PSUs (n) Related Information
having P/N 10–1178–()); Grimes Aerospace (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(e) Reason Service Bulletin 10–1178–33–0040, Revision Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
This AD was prompted by reports of smoke 1, dated March 25, 1996 (for PSUs having P/ Airworthiness Directive 2017–0043, dated
in the passenger compartment during ground N 10–1178–()); or Grimes Aerospace Service March 6, 2017, for related information. This
operations and in flight, and a determination Bulletin 10–1571–33–0041, dated October 15, MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
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that the modification actions required by AD 1993 (for PSUs having P/N 10–1571–()). internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
2005–12–16 might not have been (2) Do a general visual inspection of the searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
implemented correctly. We are issuing this electrical connectors of each affected PSU 2017–0906.
AD to detect and correct overheating of the panel for discrepancies; i.e., uninstalled (2) For more information about this AD,
passenger service unit (PSU) panel due to gaskets, inability to properly lock the contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
moisture ingress, which could result in connectors, and incorrectly applied sealant International Section, Transport Standards
smoke or fire in the passenger cabin. on the connectors; in accordance with the Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des

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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.
Dates		This AD is May 21, 2018.
Contact		Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.
FR Citation		83 FR 16191
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 16191 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

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