83 FR 18488 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 82 (April 27, 2018)

Page Range		18488-18490
FR Document		2018-08650

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that the retraction actuator eye-end of a Goodrich main landing gear (MLG) failed. This proposed AD would require a one-time general visual inspection of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) MLG retraction actuators and replacement if necessary. We are proposing 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-2018-0303; Product Identifier 2018-NM-006-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 adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by a report that the retraction actuator
eye-end of a Goodrich main landing gear (MLG) failed. This proposed AD
would require a one-time general visual inspection of the left-hand
(LH) and right-hand (RH) MLG retraction actuators and replacement if
necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 11, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Fokker
Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax +31
(0)88-6280-111; email technicalservices@fokker.com; internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
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.

Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://

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www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0303; 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 NPRM, 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, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0303;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-006-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.

Discussion

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2018-0001, dated January 4, 2018 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark
0070 and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:

An occurrence was reported where, following take-off after gear
up selection, the retraction actuator eye-end (P/N [part number]
41518-3) of a Goodrich MLG failed. After the LG UNSAFE indication,
the flight crew successfully selected gear down and locked by
applying the alternate extension procedure, and an uneventful
landing was made. Investigation results showed that the final
overload fracture of the eye-end was preceded by fatigue cracks,
believed to have been caused by interference between the MLG
retraction actuator eye-end and the actuator bracket. It was also
highlighted that the affected eye-end had been installed
incorrectly, i.e. with the grease nipple located on the lower side,
thus causing damage to the eye-end due to interference with the
bracket. Further investigations revealed other occurrences of
interference between retraction actuator eye-end and bracket with
resulting damage.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could prevent
retraction of the MLG and/or its complete extension, possibly
resulting in damage to the aeroplane during landing, and consequent
injury to occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services
published SBF100-32-168 to provide inspection and replacement
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this AD requires a one-time
[general visual] inspection [for deficiencies] (check the eye-end
for presence of interference/damage and for orientation of the
greasing nipple) of the MLG retraction actuators, left-hand (LH) and
right-hand (RH) sides, and, depending on findings, replacement.

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-2018-
0303.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-
168, dated May 22, 2017. This service information describes procedures
for a one-time general visual inspection for deficiencies of the
Goodrich MLG retraction actuators and replacement of the actuator if
necessary (e.g., if the retraction actuator greasing nipple is not
located on the upper side MLG retraction actuator eye-end or if
interference damage or evidence of removed damage is present on the
eye-end of the MLG retraction actuator). 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.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this proposed AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspection.................... 1 work-hour x $85 $0 $85 per inspection $425 per inspection
per hour = $85 per cycle. cycle.
inspection cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
these replacements:

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec. 39.13 [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0303; Product Identifier
2018-NM-006-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

We must receive comments by June 11, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and
0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers, if
equipped with Goodrich main landing gear (MLG), part number (P/N)
41050-x (all dashes) or P/N 41060-x (all dashes).

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

This AD was prompted by a report that the retraction actuator
eye-end of a Goodrich MLG failed. We are issuing this AD to address
failure of the retraction actuator eye-end of a Goodrich MLG, which
could prevent retraction of the MLG and/or its complete extension,
possibly resulting in damage to the airplane during landing, and
consequent injury to occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Definition

For the purposes of this AD, a ``serviceable part'' is a
serviceable retraction actuator with an eye-end that does not have
any indication of interference or damage, as specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-
168, dated May 22, 2017.

(h) Inspection and Corrective Action

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a
general visual inspection of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH)
MLG retraction actuators for deficiencies (i.e., check for the
presence of interference damage, including evidence of removed
damage, and for the orientation of the greasing nipple). If any
deficiency is found, before further flight, replace the affected MLG
retraction actuator with a serviceable part in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-
168, dated May 22, 2017.

(i) 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 (j)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker Services B.V.'s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(j) Related Information

(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0001, dated January 4, 2018, 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-2018-0303.
(2) For more information about this AD, 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.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130
EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax +31
(0)88-6280-111; email technicalservices@fokker.com; internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. 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.

Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on April 11, 2018.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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(a) Comments Due Date accordance with the procedures specified in DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
We must receive comments by June 11, paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
2018. (i) Terminating Action for AD 2016–20–12 Federal Aviation Administration
(b) Affected ADs Accomplishing the actions required by this
AD terminates all requirements of AD 2016– 14 CFR Part 39
This AD affects AD 2016–20–12,
Amendment 39–18678 (81 FR 72507, October 20–12. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0303; Product
20, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–20–12’’). (j) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2018–NM–006–AD]
(c) Applicability The following provisions also apply to this RIN 2120–AA64
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes AD:
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
of this AD, certificated in any category, with (AMOCs): The Manager, International Services B.V. Airplanes
an original certificate of airworthiness or Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
original export certificate of airworthiness
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AD, if requested using the procedures found Administration (FAA), DOT.
issued on or before April 6, 2017.
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
(1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
39.19, send your request to your principal
airplanes. (NPRM).
inspector or local Flight Standards District
(2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
directly to the International Section, send it
(3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
to the attention of the person identified in
–231, –232, –233, –251N, and –271N Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
airplanes.
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed
(4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
–212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –253N, and AD was prompted by a report that the
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate retraction actuator eye-end of a
–271N airplanes. principal inspector, or lacking a principal Goodrich main landing gear (MLG)
(d) Subject inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding failed. This proposed AD would require
Air Transport Association (ATA) of a one-time general visual inspection of
district office.
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH)
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Checks. MLG retraction actuators and
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
(e) Reason actions from a manufacturer, the action must replacement if necessary. We are
be accomplished using a method approved proposing this AD to address the unsafe
This AD was prompted by a revision of an
by the Manager, International Section, condition on these products.
airworthiness limitations document that
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
specifies more restrictive maintenance DATES: We must receive comments on
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
requirements and airworthiness limitations. this proposed AD by June 11, 2018.
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
We are issuing this AD to prevent the
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
potential of ignition sources inside fuel
the approval must include the DOA- using the procedures found in 14 CFR
tanks, which, in combination with flammable
authorized signature.
fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
explosion and consequent loss of the (k) Related Information methods:
airplane. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(f) Compliance Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0169, dated instructions for submitting comments.
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
September 7, 2017, for related information. • Fax: 202–493–2251.
done.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket • Mail: U.S. Department of
on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Transportation, Docket Operations,
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2018–0300. M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Program
(2) For more information about this AD, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Within 90 days after the effective date of Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
International Section, Transport Standards • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
program, as applicable, to incorporate Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 Fuel
231–3223. Federal holidays.
Airworthiness Limitations (FAL), Revision
(3) For service information identified in For service information identified in
04, dated April 6, 2017. The initial
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
compliance times for new or revised tasks are this NPRM, contact Fokker Services
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
the minimum intervals or times specified in B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280–
5 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations (FAL),
Revision 04, dated April 6, 2017, or within
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. 350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email
You may view this service information at the technicalservices@fokker.com; internet
30 days after the effective date of this AD,
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
whichever occurs later.
South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For You may view this service
(h) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or information on the availability of this
information at the FAA, Transport
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Critical Design Configuration Control material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Limitations (CDCCLs) Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Des Moines, WA. For information on the
After the maintenance or inspection April 11, 2018.
program has been revised as required by
availability of this material at the FAA,
Dionne Palermo, call 206–231–3195.
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or Examining the AD Docket
Aircraft Certification Service.
CDCCLs may be used unless the actions,
intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an [FR Doc. 2018–08649 Filed 4–26–18; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on
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www.regulations.gov by searching for for the Member States of the European and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0001, 0303.
0303; or in person at the Docket dated January 4, 2018 (referred to after
Related Service Information Under 1
Management Facility between 9 a.m. this as the Mandatory Continuing
CFR Part 51
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
except Federal holidays. The AD docket MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition Fokker Services B.V. has issued
contains this NPRM, the regulatory for Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32–
evaluation, any comments received, and Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The 168, dated May 22, 2017. This service
other information. The street address for MCAI states: information describes procedures for a
the Docket Operations office (telephone An occurrence was reported where, one-time general visual inspection for
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES following take-off after gear up selection, the deficiencies of the Goodrich MLG
section. Comments will be available in retraction actuator eye-end (P/N [part retraction actuators and replacement of
the AD docket shortly after receipt. number] 41518–3) of a Goodrich MLG failed. the actuator if necessary (e.g., if the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
After the LG UNSAFE indication, the flight retraction actuator greasing nipple is not
crew successfully selected gear down and located on the upper side MLG
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, locked by applying the alternate extension
International Section, Transport procedure, and an uneventful landing was
retraction actuator eye-end or if
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South made. Investigation results showed that the interference damage or evidence of
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; final overload fracture of the eye-end was removed damage is present on the eye-
telephone and fax 206–231–3226. preceded by fatigue cracks, believed to have end of the MLG retraction actuator).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
been caused by interference between the This service information is reasonably
MLG retraction actuator eye-end and the available because the interested parties
Comments Invited actuator bracket. It was also highlighted that have access to it through their normal
the affected eye-end had been installed course of business or by the means
We invite you to send any written incorrectly, i.e. with the grease nipple
relevant data, views, or arguments about located on the lower side, thus causing identified in the ADDRESSES section.
this proposal. Send your comments to damage to the eye-end due to interference FAA’s Determination and Requirements
an address listed under the ADDRESSES with the bracket. Further investigations of This Proposed AD
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– revealed other occurrences of interference
2018–0303; Product Identifier 2018– between retraction actuator eye-end and This product has been approved by
bracket with resulting damage. the aviation authority of another
NM–006–AD’’ at the beginning of your This condition, if not detected and
comments. We specifically invite country, and is approved for operation
corrected, could prevent retraction of the
comments on the overall regulatory, MLG and/or its complete extension, possibly in the United States. Pursuant to our
economic, environmental, and energy resulting in damage to the aeroplane during bilateral agreement with the State of
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider landing, and consequent injury to occupants. Design Authority, we have been notified
all comments received by the closing To address this potential unsafe condition, of the unsafe condition described in the
date and may amend this NPRM based Fokker Services published SBF100–32–168 MCAI and service information
to provide inspection and replacement referenced above. We are proposing this
on those comments. instructions.
We will post all comments we AD because we evaluated all pertinent
For the reasons described above, this AD
receive, without change, to http:// requires a one-time [general visual]
information and determined an unsafe
www.regulations.gov, including any inspection [for deficiencies] (check the eye- condition exists and is likely to exist or
personal information you provide. We end for presence of interference/damage and develop on other products of the same
will also post a report summarizing each for orientation of the greasing nipple) of the type design.
substantive verbal contact we receive MLG retraction actuators, left-hand (LH) and
right-hand (RH) sides, and, depending on Costs of Compliance
about this NPRM.
findings, replacement. We estimate that this proposed AD
Discussion You may examine the MCAI in the affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The European Aviation Safety Agency AD docket on the internet at http:// We estimate the following costs to
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent www.regulations.gov by searching for comply with this proposed AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

Inspection ............... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $0 $85 per inspection cycle ............. $425 per inspection cycle.
$85 per inspection cycle.

We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of might need these replacements:

ON-CONDITION COSTS
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product

Replacement ................................................................. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... $0 $85.

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Authority for This Rulemaking The Proposed Amendment found, before further flight, replace the
affected MLG retraction actuator with a
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority serviceable part in accordance with the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Service Bulletin SBF100–32–168, dated May
section 106, describes the authority of 39 as follows: 22, 2017.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES The following provisions also apply to this
detail the scope of the Agency’s AD:
authority. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
We are issuing this rulemaking under continues to read as follows: (AMOCs): The Manager, International
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
General requirements.’’ Under that AD, if requested using the procedures found
§ 39.13 [Amended]
section, Congress charges the FAA with in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 39.19, send your request to your principal
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the following new airworthiness inspector or local Flight Standards District
air commerce by prescribing regulations directive (AD): Office, as appropriate. If sending information
for practices, methods, and procedures directly to the International Section, send it
the Administrator finds necessary for Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA–
to the attention of the person identified in
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2018–0303; Product Identifier 2018–
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may
NM–006–AD.
is within the scope of that authority be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
because it addresses an unsafe condition (a) Comments Due Date REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
that is likely to exist or develop on We must receive comments by June 11, approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
products identified in this rulemaking 2018. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
action. (b) Affected ADs standards district office/certificate holding
This proposed AD is issued in district office.
None.
accordance with authority delegated by (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
the Executive Director, Aircraft (c) Applicability requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Certification Service, as authorized by This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. actions from a manufacturer, the action must
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, be accomplished using a method approved
with that order, issuance of ADs is certificated in any category, all serial by the Manager, International Section,
normally a function of the Compliance numbers, if equipped with Goodrich main Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
landing gear (MLG), part number (P/N) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
and Airworthiness Division, but during
41050–x (all dashes) or P/N 41060–x (all Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Design
this transition period, the Executive Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
dashes).
Director has delegated the authority to the DOA, the approval must include the
issue ADs applicable to transport (d) Subject DOA-authorized signature.
category airplanes to the Director of the Air Transport Association (ATA) of
(j) Related Information
System Oversight Division. America Code 32, Landing gear.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Regulatory Findings (e) Reason Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
We determined that this proposed AD This AD was prompted by a report that the 2018–0001, dated January 4, 2018, for related
retraction actuator eye-end of a Goodrich information. This MCAI may be found in the
would not have federalism implications MLG failed. We are issuing this AD to AD docket on the internet at http://
under Executive Order 13132. This address failure of the retraction actuator eye- www.regulations.gov by searching for and
proposed AD would not have a end of a Goodrich MLG, which could prevent locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0303.
substantial direct effect on the States, on retraction of the MLG and/or its complete (2) For more information about this AD,
the relationship between the national extension, possibly resulting in damage to contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Government and the States, or on the the airplane during landing, and consequent International Section, Transport Standards
distribution of power and injury to occupants. Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
responsibilities among the various (f) Compliance Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
levels of government. 231–3226.
Comply with this AD within the (3) For service information identified in
For the reasons discussed above, I compliance times specified, unless already this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
certify this proposed regulation: done. Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
(g) Definition
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the For the purposes of this AD, a ‘‘serviceable
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
part’’ is a serviceable retraction actuator with
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures an eye-end that does not have any indication
fokker.com; internet http://
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this
of interference or damage, as specified in the
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in service information at the FAA, Transport
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Alaska; and Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Service Bulletin SBF100–32–168, dated May
Moines, WA. For information on the
4. Will not have a significant 22, 2017.
availability of this material at the FAA, call
economic impact, positive or negative,
jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with PROPOSALS

(h) Inspection and Corrective Action 206–231–3195.
on a substantial number of small entities
Within 12 months after the effective date Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
under the criteria of the Regulatory
of this AD, perform a general visual April 11, 2018.
Flexibility Act. inspection of the left-hand (LH) and right- Dionne Palermo,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 hand (RH) MLG retraction actuators for
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
deficiencies (i.e., check for the presence of
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Aircraft Certification Service.
interference damage, including evidence of
safety, Incorporation by reference, removed damage, and for the orientation of [FR Doc. 2018–08650 Filed 4–26–18; 8:45 am]
Safety. the greasing nipple). If any deficiency is BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

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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 June 11, 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 18488
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 18488 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 82 (April 27, 2018)

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