83 FR 46859 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 180 (September 17, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 180 (September 17, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 180 (Monday, September 17, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 46859-46862] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19754] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0448; Product Identifier 2017-NM-129-AD; Amendment 39-19403; AD 2018-19-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of cracks, in various directions, in the lower portion of a main landing gear (MLG) piston. This AD requires a detailed visual inspection of the MLG, and replacement if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 22, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 22, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; phone: +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 [[Page 46860]] 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-2018-0448. 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- 0448; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is 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 Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax 206-231-3226. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 25, 2018 (83 FR 24233). The NPRM was prompted by a report of cracks, in various directions, in the lower portion of a MLG piston. The NPRM proposed to require a detailed visual inspection of the MLG, and replacement if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address cracks in the lower portion of the MLG, which could lead to MLG failure during the landing roll-out, and possibly result in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2017-0163, dated September 4, 2017; corrected September 5, 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 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states: An occurrence was reported where, during a walk around check, a number of cracks, in various directions, were discovered in the lower portion of a MLG piston, Part Number (P/N) 41141-5. No technical investigation results are available as yet, but based on a previous event, as a result of which EASA issued AD 2009-0221R1, later superseded by [EASA] AD 2011-0159, stress corrosion is suspected to have caused these cracks. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to MLG failure during the landing roll-out, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services published Service Bulletin (SB) SBF100-32-169 to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time detailed visual inspection (DVI) of the MLG pistons for cracks and, depending on findings, replacement. This [EASA] AD also requires the reporting of inspection results to Fokker Services. This [EASA] AD has been republished to correct wrong P/N references in paragraphs (1) and (4). This [EASA] AD is considered an interim measure and further [EASA] AD action may follow. 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- 0448. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule 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 addressing 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 SBF100-32- 169, dated August 23, 2017. The service information describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection of the MLG, and replacement if necessary. 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 5 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detailed visual inspection............ 3 work-hours x $85 per $0 $255 $1,275 hour = $255. Reporting............................. 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 425 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacement that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this replacement: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MLG Replacement............................ 12 work-hours x $85 per hour = $95,000 $96,020 $1,020. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 46861]] Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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 and associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 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): 2018-19-03 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-19403; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0448; Product Identifier 2017-NM-129-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 22, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, if equipped with Goodrich main landing gear (MLG). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of cracks, in various directions, in the lower portion of a MLG piston. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the lower portion of the MLG, which could lead to MLG failure during the landing roll-out, and possibly result in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) One-Time Detailed Visual Inspection Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed visual inspection of each MLG piston part number (P/N) 41141-5, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-169, dated August 23, 2017. (h) Corrective Actions If any crack is found, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace the MLG piston with a serviceable piston (i.e., a new piston, a piston that has not accumulated any flight cycles since overhaul, or a piston that has been inspected as required by paragraph (g) of this AD and has no cracks), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-169, dated August 23, 2017. (i) Reporting (1) Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services, fax: +31 (0)25-2627-211; email: [email protected], at the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) or (i)(1)(ii) of this AD. The report must include the information specified in the questionnaire of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-169, dated August 23, 2017. (i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (2) Although Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-169, dated August 23, 2017, specifies to submit certain information to Goodrich, this AD does not include that requirement. (j) Parts Installation Limitations As of the effective date of this AD, it is allowed to install a MLG piston P/N 41141-5, or a replacement MLG with a MLG piston P/N 41141-5, on any airplane, provided the MLG piston is new, or has not accumulated any flight cycles since overhaul, or has been inspected as required by paragraph (g) of this AD and has no cracks. (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 [[Page 46862]] 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; 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. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0163, dated September 4, 2017; corrected September 5, 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-2018-0448. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax 206-231-3226. (m) 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. (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-169, dated August 23, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (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; phone: +31 (0)88-6280-350; fax: +31 (0)88-6280-111; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. (4) 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. (5) 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 August 30, 2018. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-19754 Filed 9-14-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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398, 405, 410, 411, 413, 465, 470, 472, 474, passed the inspection (no discrepancy or (4) You may view this service information
475, 478, and 480 through 482 inclusive; defect detected), as required by paragraph (h) at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
certificated in any category; except airplanes of this AD. 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
modified in accordance with the information on the availability of this
Accomplishment Instructions of EADS– (k) Terminating Action for AD 2017–19–08 material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
CASA Service Bulletin SB–212–27–0057, Accomplishing the actions required by this (5) You may view this service information
dated May 21, 2014. AD terminates all of the requirements of AD that is incorporated by reference at the
2017–19–08. National Archives and Records
(d) Subject
Administration (NARA). For information on
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (l) Other FAA AD Provisions
the availability of this material at NARA, call
America Code 27, Flight controls. The following provisions also apply to this 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
AD: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(e) Reason
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance locations.html.
This AD was prompted by reports of (AMOCs): The Manager, International
failures of the rudder pedal control system Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
support. We are issuing this AD to address August 30, 2018.
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
failure of the rudder pedal control system, AD, if requested using the procedures found Jeffrey E. Duven,
which could result in reduced controllability in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
of the airplane. 39.19, send your request to your principal Certification Service.
(f) Compliance inspector or local Flight Standards District [FR Doc. 2018–19756 Filed 9–14–18; 8:45 am]
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
Comply with this AD within the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
directly to the International Section, send it
compliance times specified, unless already
to the attention of the person identified in
done.
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(g) Definitions
(1) For the purposes of this AD, an affected REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
Federal Aviation Administration
part is defined as a rudder pedal support box
having Part Number (P/N) 212–46195.1 and principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight 14 CFR Part 39
shaft P/N 212–46120–20.
(2) For the purposes of this AD, a standards district office/certificate holding [Docket No. FAA–2018–0448; Product
discrepancy or defect of the rudder pedal district office. Identifier 2017–NM–129–AD; Amendment
support box P/N 212–46195.1 is defined as (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 39–19403; AD 2018–19–03]
any crack or deformation on any welded area. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
(3) For the purposes of this AD, a actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64
discrepancy or defect of the shaft P/N 212– be accomplished using a method approved
46120–20 is defined as any crack or by the Manager, International Section, Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
deformation. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; Services B.V. Airplanes
or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s EASA
(h) Repetitive Detailed Visual Inspections DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Within 3 months or during the next must include the DOA-authorized signature. Administration (FAA), Department of
scheduled A-check maintenance, whichever Transportation (DOT).
(m) Related Information
occurs first after the effective date of this AD, ACTION: Final rule.
and thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 150 (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
flight hours, do a detailed visual inspection Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
of each affected part in accordance with the 2018–0051, dated March 2, 2018, for related airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
instructions of Airbus Alert Operators information. This MCAI may be found in the
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark
Transmission AOT–C212–27–0002, dated AD docket on the internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was
February 28, 2018.
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0552. prompted by a report of cracks, in
(i) Corrective Action for Any Discrepancy or (2) For more information about this AD, various directions, in the lower portion
Defect contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace of a main landing gear (MLG) piston.
If any discrepancy or defect is detected Engineer, International Section, Transport This AD requires a detailed visual
during any inspection required by paragraph Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th inspection of the MLG, and replacement
(h) of this AD: Before further flight, obtain St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: if necessary. We are issuing this AD to
corrective actions approved by the Manager, 206–231–3220. address the unsafe condition on these
International Section, Transport Standards
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference products.
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense (1) The Director of the Federal Register DATES: This AD is effective October 22,
and Space S.A.’s EASA Design Organization approved the incorporation by reference 2018.
Approval (DOA); and accomplish the (IBR) of the service information listed in this The Director of the Federal Register
corrective actions within the compliance paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR approved the incorporation by reference
time specified therein. If approved by the part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
of a certain publication listed in this AD
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature. Accomplishment of a as applicable to do the actions required by as of October 22, 2018.
repair, as required by this paragraph, does this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. ADDRESSES: For service information
not constitute terminating action for the (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission identified in this final rule, contact
repetitive inspections required by paragraph AOT–C212–27–0002, dated February 28, Fokker Services B.V., Technical
(h) of this AD. 2018. Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
(ii) Reserved. Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; phone: +31
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(j) Parts Installation Limitation (3) For service information identified in
(0)88–6280–350; fax: +31 (0)88–6280–
As of the effective date of this AD, an this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space,
affected part may be installed on any airplane Services/Engineering support, Avenida de 111; email: technicalservices@
provided that it is a new part or that, before Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; phone: fokker.com; internet: http://
installation, the visual inspection required by +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27; www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view
paragraph (h) of this AD has been email: MTA.TechnicalService@ this service information at the FAA,
accomplished on that part and the part military.airbus.com. Transport Standards Branch, 2200
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South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For We are issuing this AD to address You may examine the MCAI in the
information on the availability of this cracks in the lower portion of the MLG, AD docket on the internet at http://
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. which could lead to MLG failure during www.regulations.gov by searching for
It is also available on the internet at the landing roll-out, and possibly result and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
http://www.regulations.gov by searching in damage to the airplane and injury to 0448.
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– occupants.
0448. Comments
The European Aviation Safety Agency
Examining the AD Docket (EASA), which is the Technical Agent We gave the public the opportunity to
for the Member States of the European participate in developing this final rule.
You may examine the AD docket on We received no comments on the NPRM
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0163,
the internet at http:// or on the determination of the cost to
dated September 4, 2017; corrected
www.regulations.gov by searching for
September 5, 2017 (referred to after this the public.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0448; or in person at Docket Operations as the Mandatory Continuing Conclusion
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
through Friday, except Federal holidays. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition We reviewed the relevant data and
The AD docket contains this final rule, for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model determined that air safety and the
the regulatory evaluation, any F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The public interest require adopting this
comments received, and other MCAI states: final rule as proposed, except for minor
information. The address for Docket An occurrence was reported where, during editorial changes. We have determined
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is a walk around check, a number of cracks, in that these minor changes:
U.S. Department of Transportation, various directions, were discovered in the • Are consistent with the intent that
Docket Operations, M–30, West lower portion of a MLG piston, Part Number was proposed in the NPRM for
(P/N) 41141–5. No technical investigation
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, addressing the unsafe condition; and
results are available as yet, but based on a
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, previous event, as a result of which EASA • Do not add any additional burden
Washington, DC 20590. issued AD 2009–0221R1, later superseded by upon the public than was already
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom [EASA] AD 2011–0159, stress corrosion is proposed in the NPRM.
Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer, suspected to have caused these cracks.
International Section, Transport This condition, if not detected and Related Service Information Under 1
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South corrected, could lead to MLG failure during CFR Part 51
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; the landing roll-out, possibly resulting in
damage to the aeroplane and injury to Fokker Services B.V. has issued
phone and fax 206–231–3226. Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32–
occupants.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To address this potential unsafe condition, 169, dated August 23, 2017. The service
Discussion Fokker Services published Service Bulletin information describes procedures for a
(SB) SBF100–32–169 to provide inspection detailed visual inspection of the MLG,
We issued a notice of proposed instructions. and replacement if necessary. This
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR For the reasons described above, this service information is reasonably
part 39 by adding an AD that would [EASA] AD requires a one-time detailed
visual inspection (DVI) of the MLG pistons
available because the interested parties
apply to certain Fokker Services B.V.
for cracks and, depending on findings, have access to it through their normal
Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100
replacement. course of business or by the means
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
This [EASA] AD also requires the reporting identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Federal Register on May 25, 2018 (83
of inspection results to Fokker Services.
FR 24233). The NPRM was prompted by Costs of Compliance
This [EASA] AD has been republished to
a report of cracks, in various directions, correct wrong P/N references in paragraphs
in the lower portion of a MLG piston. We estimate that this AD affects 5
(1) and (4).
The NPRM proposed to require a airplanes of U.S. registry.
This [EASA] AD is considered an interim
detailed visual inspection of the MLG, measure and further [EASA] AD action may We estimate the following costs to
and replacement if necessary. follow. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Detailed visual inspection ............................... 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ............. $0 $255 $1,275
Reporting ......................................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. 0 85 425
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacement that would inspection. We have no way of might need this replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
MLG Replacement ........................... 12 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,020 ................................................... $95,000 $96,020
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Paperwork Reduction Act 13132. This AD will not have a portion of the MLG, which could lead to
substantial direct effect on the States, on MLG failure during the landing roll-out, and
A federal agency may not conduct or possibly result in damage to the airplane and
sponsor, and a person is not required to the relationship between the national
injury to occupants.
respond to, nor shall a person be subject government and the States, or on the
to penalty for failure to comply with a distribution of power and (f) Compliance
collection of information subject to the responsibilities among the various Comply with this AD within the
requirements of the Paperwork levels of government. compliance times specified, unless already
Reduction Act unless that collection of For the reasons discussed above, I done.
information displays a current valid certify that this AD: (g) One-Time Detailed Visual Inspection
OMB control number. The control (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Within 30 days after the effective date of
number for the collection of information this AD, do a detailed visual inspection of
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The each MLG piston part number (P/N) 41141–
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
paperwork cost associated with this AD 5, in accordance with the Accomplishment
has been detailed in the Costs of Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
Compliance section of this document 1979), SBF100–32–169, dated August 23, 2017.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
and includes time for reviewing (h) Corrective Actions
in Alaska, and
instructions, as well as completing and (4) Will not have a significant If any crack is found, during any
reviewing the collection of information. economic impact, positive or negative, inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
Therefore, all reporting associated with on a substantial number of small entities AD, before further flight, replace the MLG
this AD is mandatory. Comments piston with a serviceable piston (i.e., a new
under the criteria of the Regulatory
concerning the accuracy of this burden piston, a piston that has not accumulated any
Flexibility Act. flight cycles since overhaul, or a piston that
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 has been inspected as required by paragraph
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, (g) of this AD and has no cracks), in
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation accordance with the Accomplishment
DC 20591, ATTN: Information safety, Incorporation by reference, Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. Safety. SBF100–32–169, dated August 23, 2017.
Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment (i) Reporting
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority (1) Submit a report of the findings (both
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, positive and negative) of the inspection
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as required by paragraph (g) of this AD to
section 106, describes the authority of Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services, fax:
follows: +31 (0)25–2627–211; email:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more technicalservices@fokker.com, at the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS applicable time specified in paragraph
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES (i)(1)(i) or (i)(1)(ii) of this AD. The report
authority. must include the information specified in the
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 questionnaire of Fokker Service Bulletin
the authority described in Subtitle VII, continues to read as follows: SBF100–32–169, dated August 23, 2017.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) If the inspection was done on or after
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the effective date of this AD: Submit the
section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended] report within 30 days after the inspection.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (ii) If the inspection was done before the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding effective date of this AD: Submit the report
air commerce by prescribing regulations the following new airworthiness within 30 days after the effective date of this
for practices, methods, and procedures directive (AD): AD.
the Administrator finds necessary for (2) Although Fokker Service Bulletin
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2018–19–03 Fokker Services B.V.:
Amendment 39–19403; Docket No. SBF100–32–169, dated August 23, 2017,
is within the scope of that authority specifies to submit certain information to
FAA–2018–0448; Product Identifier
because it addresses an unsafe condition 2017–NM–129–AD. Goodrich, this AD does not include that
that is likely to exist or develop on requirement.
products identified in this rulemaking (a) Effective Date
(j) Parts Installation Limitations
action. This AD is effective October 22, 2018.
This AD is issued in accordance with As of the effective date of this AD, it is
(b) Affected ADs allowed to install a MLG piston P/N 41141–
authority delegated by the Executive
None. 5, or a replacement MLG with a MLG piston
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, P/N 41141–5, on any airplane, provided the
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. (c) Applicability MLG piston is new, or has not accumulated
In accordance with that order, issuance This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. any flight cycles since overhaul, or has been
of ADs is normally a function of the Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, inspected as required by paragraph (g) of this
Compliance and Airworthiness certificated in any category, all manufacturer AD and has no cracks.
Division, but during this transition serial numbers, if equipped with Goodrich (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
period, the Executive Director has main landing gear (MLG).
delegated the authority to issue ADs The following provisions also apply to this
(d) Subject AD:
applicable to transport category
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
airplanes and associated appliances to (AMOCs): The Manager, International
America Code 32, Landing gear.
the Director of the System Oversight Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
Division. (e) Reason has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
Regulatory Findings This AD was prompted by a report of AD, if requested using the procedures found
cracks, in various directions, in the lower in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
This AD will not have federalism portion of a MLG piston. We are issuing this 39.19, send your request to your principal
implications under Executive Order AD to detect and correct cracks in the lower inspector or local Flight Standards District
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Office, as appropriate. If sending information Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, information at the FAA, Office of the
directly to the International Section, send it 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; phone: Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
to the attention of the person identified in +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax: +31 (0)88–6280– 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may 111; email: technicalservices@fokker.com;
Fort Worth, TX 76177. You may review
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- internet: http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any (4) You may view this service information the referenced service information at the
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
inspector, the manager of the local flight information on the availability of this Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX
standards district office/certificate holding material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 76177. It is also available on the internet
district office. (5) You may view this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any that is incorporated by reference at the searching for and locating Docket No.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective National Archives and Records FAA–2018–0384.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Administration (NARA). For information on
be accomplished using a method approved the availability of this material at NARA, call Examining the AD Docket
by the Manager, International Section, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or locations.html. the internet at http://
Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Design www.regulations.gov by searching for
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by August 30, 2018.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
the DOA, the approval must include the 0384; or in person at Docket Operations
DOA-authorized signature. Jeffrey E. Duven,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft through Friday, except Federal holidays.
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a Certification Service.
The AD docket contains this AD, the
person is not required to respond to, nor [FR Doc. 2018–19754 Filed 9–14–18; 8:45 am]
European Aviation Safety Agency
shall a person be subject to a penalty for BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
failure to comply with a collection of
(EASA) AD, any incorporated-by-
information subject to the requirements of reference service information, the
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that economic evaluation, any comments
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION received, and other information. The
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Federal Aviation Administration street address for Docket Operations
Control Number for this information (phone: 800–647–5527) is U.S.
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for Department of Transportation, Docket
this collection of information is estimated to 14 CFR Part 39
Operations, M–30, West Building
be approximately 1 hour per response, [Docket No. FAA–2018–0384; Product Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
including the time for reviewing instructions, Identifier 2017–SW–061–AD; Amendment
completing and reviewing the collection of
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
39–19401; AD 2018–19–01] 20590.
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt
concerning the accuracy of this burden and Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer,
suggestions for reducing the burden should Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Helicopters Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AES–200. Administration (FAA), DOT. telephone (817) 222–5110; email
ACTION: Final rule. matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
(l) Related Information SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Discussion
2017–0163, dated September 4, 2017; Helicopters Model AS–365N2, AS 365 On May 9, 2018, at 83 FR 21194, the
corrected September 5, 2017, for related N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA–365N1, and Federal Register published our notice of
information. This MCAI may be found in the SA–366G1 helicopters. This AD requires
AD docket on the internet at http:// proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which
repetitive inspections of the aft fuselage proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0448. outer skin. This AD was prompted by adding an AD that would apply to
(2) For more information about this AD, several reports of aft fuselage outer skin Airbus Helicopters Model AS–365N2,
contact Tom Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer, disbonding. The actions of this AD are AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA–
International Section, Transport Standards intended to address an unsafe condition 365N1, and SA–366G1 helicopters.
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des on these products. The NPRM proposed to require a
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax 206–231– DATES: This AD is effective October 22, repetitive tap inspection of the aft
3226. 2018. fuselage outer skin for disbonding.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference The Director of the Federal Register Depending on the inspection results, the
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference NPRM proposed to require reducing the
approved the incorporation by reference of certain documents listed in this AD compliance time interval of the tap
(IBR) of the service information listed in this as of October 22, 2018. inspections or repairing or replacing the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR ADDRESSES: For service information panel to terminate the shorter
part 51. identified in this final rule, contact compliance time interval. The NPRM
(2) You must use this service information Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum also proposed to require a repetitive
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
as applicable to do the actions required by Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; cleaning of the aft fuselage outer skin to
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32–
telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232– visually inspect for distortion,
169, dated August 23, 2017. 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// wrinkling, and corrosion. Depending on
(ii) Reserved. www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/ the visual inspection results, the NPRM
(3) For service information identified in en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You proposed to require an additional tap
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., may review the referenced service inspection of the area. The proposed
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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 effective October 22, 2018. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax 206-231-3226. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 46859 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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