83 FR 45362 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 174 (September 7, 2018)

Page Range		45362-45364
FR Document		2018-19297
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that debris from the parking brake shut off valve (PBSOV) could create a partial blockage of the restrictor check valve in the hydraulic return line of the PBSOV. This proposed AD would require replacing the restrictor check valve with an improved valve that has a filter screen. 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-2018-0767; Product Identifier 2018-NM-068-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 all 
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by reports that debris from the parking brake 
shut off valve (PBSOV) could create a partial blockage of the 
restrictor check valve in the hydraulic return line of the PBSOV. This 
proposed AD would require replacing the restrictor check valve with an 
improved valve that has a filter screen. We are proposing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 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: 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 [email protected]; 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://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0767; or in person at Docket Operations 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 Docket Operations (phone: 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-2018-0767; 
Product Identifier 2018-NM-068-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 because 
of 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 
Airworthiness Directive 2018-0077 dated April 6, 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:

    Service experience with Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 aeroplanes has 
shown that debris from the parking brake shut-off valve (PBSOV) can 
eventually block the restrictor check valve in the hydraulic return 
line of the PBSOV. Prompted by these findings, Fokker Services 
issued [Service Bulletin F100/70] SBF100-32-159 to introduce a new 
PBSOV and a one-time inspection for debris in the affected part of 
the hydraulic return system. EASA issued AD 2009-0220 [which 
corresponds to AD 2010-22-05 (75 FR 66649, October 29, 2010) (``AD 
2010-22-05'')] to require those actions. In addition, Fokker 
Services issued SBF100-32-163 to introduce the option to install a 
restrictor check valve with a filter screen in the return line of 
the PBSOV. A recent review of in-service experience and the SBF100-
32-159 inspection results revealed new occurrences of debris that 
obstructed (but did not completely block) the restrictor check 
valve.
    This condition, if not corrected, might prevent complete main 
landing gear extension, possibly resulting in damage to the 
aeroplane during landing, and consequent injury to occupants.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services 
issued Revision 1 of SBF100-32-163, providing instructions to 
replace the restrictor check valve with the improved valve 
incorporating a filter screen.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires the 
replacement of the restrictor check valve in the return line of the 
PBSOV with the improved valve.

    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-
0767.

Relationship Between Proposed AD and AD 2010-22-05

    This NPRM does not propose to supersede AD 2010-22-05. Rather, we 
have determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to 
address the changes in the MCAI. This proposed AD would require 
replacing the restrictor check valve with an improved valve that has a 
filter screen. Accomplishment of the proposed

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actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2010-22-05.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker Service Bulletin F100/70 
SBF100-32-163, Revision 1, dated February 21, 2018. This service 
information describes procedures for removing the restrictor check 
valve in the hydraulic return line of the PBSOV and installing an 
improved restrictor check valve that has a filter screen. 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

    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 the relevant information and determined the unsafe 
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other 
products of the same type design.

Proposed Requirements of This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified 
in the service information described previously.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170...........................          $1,282           $1,452           $5,808
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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]

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

Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0767; Product Identifier 
2018-NM-068-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 22, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2010-22-05, Amendment 39-16484 (75 FR 66649, 
October 29, 2010) (``AD 2010-22-05'').

(c) Applicability

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

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by service experience showing that debris 
from the parking brake shut off valve (PBSOV) could create a partial 
blockage of the restrictor check valve in the hydraulic return line 
of the PBSOV. We are issuing this AD to address this condition, 
which, if not corrected, may prevent complete main landing gear 
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) Definitions

    For the purposes of this AD, the definitions in paragraphs 
(g)(1) through (g)(3) apply.
    (1) An affected part is any hydraulic restrictor check valve 
having part number (P/N) D71293-003, P/N D71295-401, or P/N D71296-
401.
    (2) Group 1 airplanes are those that have an affected part 
installed.
    (3) Group 2 airplanes are those that do not have an affected 
part installed.

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(h) Required Actions

    For Group 1 airplanes, within 24 months after the effective date 
of this AD, modify the airplane by replacing each affected part with 
a restrictor check valve that has a filter screen, P/N CKLX0517200B 
or P/N CKLX0520100B, as applicable, in accordance with the 
accomplishment instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin F100/70 
SBF100-32-163, Revision 1, dated February 21, 2018.

(i) Parts Installation Prohibition

    Do not install an affected part on any airplane, as required by 
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) For Group 1 airplanes: After modification of the airplane as 
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (2) For Group 2 airplanes: From the effective date of this AD.

(j) Terminating Actions for AD 2010-22-05

    Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD 
terminates all requirements of AD 2010-22-05.

(k) 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 (l)(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.
    (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, 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.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0077, dated April 6, 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-2018-0767.
    (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 [email protected]; 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 August 23, 2018.
James Cashdollar,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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send your request to your principal inspector • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any
or local Flight Standards District Office, as http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We
appropriate. If sending information directly instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each
to the manager of the certification office, • Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. You
• Mail: U.S. Department of about this NPRM.
may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@ Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Discussion
faa.gov. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, The European Aviation Safety Agency
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Washington, DC 20590. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail for the Member States of the European
of the local flight standards district office/ address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
certificate holding district office. p.m., Monday through Friday, except Directive 2018–0077 dated April 6, 2018
(j) Related Information Federal holidays. (referred to after this as the Mandatory
For more information about this AD, For service information identified in Continuing Airworthiness Information,
contact Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, this NPRM, contact Fokker Services or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box condition for Fokker Services B.V.
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100
7088; fax: 781–238–7199; email: Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280– airplanes. The MCAI states:
kevin.m.clark@faa.gov. 350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email Service experience with Fokker 70 and
technicalservices@fokker.com; internet Fokker 100 aeroplanes has shown that debris
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
August 29, 2018.
http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may from the parking brake shut-off valve
view this service information at the (PBSOV) can eventually block the restrictor
Karen M. Grant, check valve in the hydraulic return line of
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For the PBSOV. Prompted by these findings,
Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Fokker Services issued [Service Bulletin
Service.
information on the availability of this
F100/70] SBF100–32–159 to introduce a new
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
[FR Doc. 2018–19174 Filed 9–6–18; 8:45 am] PBSOV and a one-time inspection for debris
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Examining the AD Docket in the affected part of the hydraulic return
system. EASA issued AD 2009–0220 [which
You may examine the AD docket on corresponds to AD 2010–22–05 (75 FR 66649,
the internet at http:// October 29, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–22–05’’)] to
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
www.regulations.gov by searching for require those actions. In addition, Fokker
Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Services issued SBF100–32–163 to introduce
0767; or in person at Docket Operations the option to install a restrictor check valve
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday with a filter screen in the return line of the
14 CFR Part 39 PBSOV. A recent review of in-service
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0767; Product experience and the SBF100–32–159
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
Identifier 2018–NM–068–AD] inspection results revealed new occurrences
regulatory evaluation, any comments of debris that obstructed (but did not
RIN 2120–AA64 received, and other information. The completely block) the restrictor check valve.
street address for Docket Operations This condition, if not corrected, might
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the prevent complete main landing gear
Services B.V. Airplanes ADDRESSES section. Comments will be extension, possibly resulting in damage to
available in the AD docket shortly after the aeroplane during landing, and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation receipt. consequent injury to occupants.
Administration (FAA), DOT. To address this potential unsafe condition,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Fokker Services issued Revision 1 of
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, SBF100–32–163, providing instructions to
(NPRM). International Section, Transport replace the restrictor check valve with the
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South improved valve incorporating a filter screen.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; For the reason described above, this
airworthiness directive (AD) for all [EASA] AD requires the replacement of the
telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark restrictor check valve in the return line of the
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
PBSOV with the improved valve.
AD was prompted by reports that debris Comments Invited
from the parking brake shut off valve You may examine the MCAI in the
(PBSOV) could create a partial blockage We invite you to send any written AD docket on the internet at http://
of the restrictor check valve in the relevant data, views, or arguments about www.regulations.gov by searching for
hydraulic return line of the PBSOV. this proposal. Send your comments to and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
This proposed AD would require an address listed under the ADDRESSES 0767.
replacing the restrictor check valve with section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
Relationship Between Proposed AD and
an improved valve that has a filter 2018–0767; Product Identifier 2018–
AD 2010–22–05
screen. We are proposing this AD to NM–068–AD’’ at the beginning of your
address the unsafe condition on these comments. We specifically invite This NPRM does not propose to
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products. comments on the overall regulatory, supersede AD 2010–22–05. Rather, we
economic, environmental, and energy have determined that a stand-alone AD
DATES: We must receive comments on aspects of this NPRM. We will consider would be more appropriate to address
this proposed AD by October 22, 2018. all comments received by the closing the changes in the MCAI. This proposed
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, date and may amend this NPRM AD would require replacing the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR because of those comments. restrictor check valve with an improved
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We will post all comments we valve that has a filter screen.
methods: receive, without change, to http:// Accomplishment of the proposed

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actions would then terminate all have access to it through their normal the unsafe condition described
requirements of AD 2010–22–05. course of business or by the means previously is likely to exist or develop
identified in the ADDRESSES section. on other products of the same type
Related Service Information Under 1
design.
CFR Part 51 FAA’s Determination
Fokker Services B.V. has issued This product has been approved by Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
Fokker Service Bulletin F100/70 the aviation authority of another This proposed AD would require
SBF100–32–163, Revision 1, dated country, and is approved for operation accomplishing the actions specified in
February 21, 2018. This service in the United States. Pursuant to our the service information described
information describes procedures for bilateral agreement with the State of previously.
removing the restrictor check valve in Design Authority, we have been notified
the hydraulic return line of the PBSOV Costs of Compliance
of the unsafe condition described in the
and installing an improved restrictor MCAI and service information We estimate that this proposed AD
check valve that has a filter screen. This referenced above. We are proposing this affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
service information is reasonably AD because we evaluated all the estimate the following costs to comply
available because the interested parties relevant information and determined with this proposed AD:

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

2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .......................................................................................... $1,282 $1,452 $5,808

Authority for This Rulemaking the relationship between the national (a) Comments Due Date
Title 49 of the United States Code Government and the States, or on the We must receive comments by October 22,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue distribution of power and 2018.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, responsibilities among the various
(b) Affected ADs
section 106, describes the authority of levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I This AD affects AD 2010–22–05,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Amendment 39–16484 (75 FR 66649, October
Aviation Programs, describes in more certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 29, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–22–05’’).
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (c) Applicability
We are issuing this rulemaking under 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); certificated in any category, all serial
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in numbers.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
Alaska; and
section, Congress charges the FAA with (d) Subject
4. Will not have a significant
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
economic impact, positive or negative, Air Transport Association (ATA) of
air commerce by prescribing regulations
on a substantial number of small entities America Code 32, Landing gear.
for practices, methods, and procedures
under the criteria of the Regulatory (e) Reason
the Administrator finds necessary for
Flexibility Act.
safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD was prompted by service
is within the scope of that authority List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 experience showing that debris from the
because it addresses an unsafe condition Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation parking brake shut off valve (PBSOV) could
that is likely to exist or develop on create a partial blockage of the restrictor
safety, Incorporation by reference,
products identified in this rulemaking check valve in the hydraulic return line of
Safety. the PBSOV. We are issuing this AD to
action.
This proposed AD is issued in The Proposed Amendment address this condition, which, if not
accordance with authority delegated by corrected, may prevent complete main
Accordingly, under the authority landing gear extension, possibly resulting in
the Executive Director, Aircraft delegated to me by the Administrator, damage to the airplane during landing, and
Certification Service, as authorized by the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part consequent injury to occupants.
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance 39 as follows:
with that order, issuance of ADs is (f) Compliance
normally a function of the Compliance PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Comply with this AD within the
and Airworthiness Division, but during DIRECTIVES compliance times specified, unless already
this transition period, the Executive done.
Director has delegated the authority to ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
(g) Definitions
issue ADs applicable to transport continues to read as follows:
For the purposes of this AD, the definitions
category airplanes to the Director of the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) apply.
System Oversight Division. (1) An affected part is any hydraulic
§ 39.13 [Amended]
Regulatory Findings restrictor check valve having part number
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
(P/N) D71293–003, P/N D71295–401, or P/N
We determined that this proposed AD the following new airworthiness D71296–401.
would not have federalism implications directive (AD): (2) Group 1 airplanes are those that have
under Executive Order 13132. This Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA– an affected part installed.
proposed AD would not have a 2018–0767; Product Identifier 2018– (3) Group 2 airplanes are those that do not
substantial direct effect on the States, on NM–068–AD. have an affected part installed.

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(h) Required Actions Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
For Group 1 airplanes, within 24 months 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; Federal holidays.
after the effective date of this AD, modify the telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
airplane by replacing each affected part with (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ Examining the AD Docket
a restrictor check valve that has a filter fokker.com; internet http://
www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this
You may examine the AD docket on
screen, P/N CKLX0517200B or P/N the internet at http://
CKLX0520100B, as applicable, in accordance service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des www.regulations.gov by searching for
with the accomplishment instructions of
Fokker Service Bulletin F100/70 SBF100–32– Moines, WA. For information on the and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
163, Revision 1, dated February 21, 2018. availability of this material at the FAA, call 0336; or in person at Docket Operations
206–231–3195. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
Do not install an affected part on any August 23, 2018. The AD docket contains this proposed
airplane, as required by paragraph (i)(1) or James Cashdollar, AD, the European Aviation Safety
(i)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Agency (EASA) AD, the economic
(1) For Group 1 airplanes: After
modification of the airplane as required by Aircraft Certification Service. evaluation, any comments received, and
paragraph (h) of this AD. [FR Doc. 2018–19297 Filed 9–6–18; 8:45 am] other information. The street address for
(2) For Group 2 airplanes: From the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Docket Operations (telephone 800–647–
effective date of this AD. 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
(j) Terminating Actions for AD 2010–22–05 Comments will be available in the AD
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION docket shortly after receipt.
Accomplishing the actions required by
For service information identified in
paragraph (h) of this AD terminates all
Federal Aviation Administration this proposed rule, contact Airbus
requirements of AD 2010–22–05.
Helicopters, 2701 N Forum Drive, Grand
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions 14 CFR Part 39 Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–
The following provisions also apply to this [Docket No. FAA–2018–0336; Product 0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–
AD: Identifier 2017–SW–130–AD] 3775; or at http://www.helicopters.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance airbus.com/website/en/ref/Technical-
(AMOCs): The Manager, International RIN 2120–AA64
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
Support_73.html. You may review the
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Airworthiness Directives; Airbus referenced service information at the
AD, if requested using the procedures found Helicopters Deutschland GmbH FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Helicopters Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
39.19, send your request to your principal Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX
inspector or local Flight Standards District AGENCY: Federal Aviation 76177.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Administration (FAA), DOT.
directly to the International Section, send it FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
to the attention of the person identified in David Hatfield, Aviation Safety
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may
(NPRM). Engineer, Safety Management Section,
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus
Helicopters) Model EC135P1, EC135P2, david.hatfield@faa.gov.
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
district office. EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3
Comments Invited
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any helicopters. This proposed AD would
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective require replacing the retaining ring and We invite you to participate in this
actions from a manufacturer, the action must inspecting the hoist cable hook rulemaking by submitting written
be accomplished using a method approved assembly (hook). This proposed AD is comments, data, or views. We also
by the Manager, International Section, invite comments relating to the
prompted by a report that a hook
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, FAA; or
detached from the hoist cable. The economic, environmental, energy, or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA actions of this proposed AD are federalism impacts that might result
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If intended to prevent an unsafe condition from adopting the proposals in this
approved by the DOA, the approval must on these products. document. The most helpful comments
include the DOA-authorized signature. DATES: We must receive comments on reference a specific portion of the
(l) Related Information this proposed AD by November 6, 2018. proposal, explain the reason for any
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by recommended change, and include
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing supporting data. To ensure the docket
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA any of the following methods:
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0077, dated • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to does not contain duplicate comments,
April 6, 2018, for related information. This http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the commenters should send only one copy
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the online instructions for sending your of written comments, or if comments are
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by comments electronically. filed electronically, commenters should
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– • Fax: 202–493–2251. submit only one time.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS

2018–0767. • Mail: Send comments to the U.S. We will file in the docket all
(2) For more information about this AD, Department of Transportation, Docket comments that we receive, as well as a
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, report summarizing each substantive
Operations, M–30, West Building
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 public contact with FAA personnel
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC concerning this proposed rulemaking.
231–3226. 20590–0001. Before acting on this proposal, we will
(3) For service information identified in • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the consider all comments we receive on or
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 before the closing date for comments.

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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 October 22, 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 45362
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 45362 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 174 (September 7, 2018)

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