83_FR_60990 83 FR 60762 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

83 FR 60762 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 228 (November 27, 2018)

Page Range60762-60764
FR Document2018-25662

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that filters, which are integral to certain T-unions in the landing gear hydraulic control system, disconnected from their housing and, in some cases, migrated. This AD requires replacing certain T- unions with an integral filter with T-unions without an integral filter. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0707; Product Identifier 2018-NM-067-AD; Amendment 
39-19509; AD 2018-24-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 airplanes. This AD was prompted by 
reports that filters, which are integral to certain T-unions in the 
landing gear hydraulic control system, disconnected from their housing 
and, in some cases, migrated. This AD requires replacing certain T-
unions with an integral filter with T-unions without an integral 
filter. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 2, 2019.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 2, 
2019.

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; 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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0707.

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-
0707; 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 Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Fokker Services B.V. 
Model F28 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on 
August 13, 2018 (83 FR 39918). The NPRM was prompted by reports that 
filters, which are integral to certain T-unions in the landing gear 
hydraulic control system, disconnected from their housing and, in some 
cases, migrated. The NPRM proposed to require replacing certain T-
unions with an integral filter with T-unions without an integral 
filter.
    We are issuing this AD to address flow reduction along the 
hydraulic circuit and the possible inability to completely extend one 
or both of the main landing gear legs, which could result in damage to 
the airplane during landing, and consequent 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 
2018-0076, dated April 6, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 airplanes. The 
MCAI states:

    With [Fokker Service Bulletins] SBF100-32-095 and SBF28-32-154, 
Fokker Services introduced the option of installing a T-union with 
an integral filter into the landing gear hydraulic control system. 
On some F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes, the affected part 
was installed on the production line. Since introduction, 
occurrences were reported where the T-union filter disconnected from 
its housing, and in some cases migrated. In one occurrence, the 
migrated filter caused a flow reduction and inability to retract one 
of the main landing gear (MLG) legs.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to flow reduction 
along the hydraulic circuit and inability to completely extend one 
of the MLG legs, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane 
during landing, and consequent injury to occupants.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services 
issued the applicable SB [Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-32-166; and 
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-170] to provide instructions to 
replace the affected parts with improved parts. Fokker Services also 
cancelled the SBs that introduced the affected parts.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
replacement of the affected parts with T-unions without an integral 
filter. This [EASA] AD also prohibits the installation of affected 
parts.

    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-
0707.

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 Service Bulletin SBF28-32-166, 
dated February 21, 2018; and Service Bulletin SBF100-32-170, dated 
February 21, 2018. This service information describes procedures for 
removal of certain T-unions with an integral filter and installation of 
T-unions without an integral filter. These documents are distinct since 
they apply to different airplane models in different configurations. 
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 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

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                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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10 work-hour x $85 per hour = $850...........................          $1,038           $1,888           $7,552
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes 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):

2018-24-05 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-19509; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0707; Product Identifier 2018-NM-067-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 2, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070, 
0100, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, certificated in any 
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports that filters, which are integral 
to certain T-unions in the landing gear hydraulic control system, 
disconnected from their housing and, in some cases, migrated. We are 
issuing this AD to address flow reduction along the hydraulic 
circuit and the possible inability to completely extend one or both 
of the main landing gear legs, which could result 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) inclusive apply.
    (1) An affected part is any hydraulic T-union with an integral 
filter, having part number (P/N) QA07596 or P/N QA07597, installed 
on the production line or introduced in-service by Fokker Service 
Bulletin SBF100-32-095 or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-32-154, as 
applicable.
    (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.

(h) Required Actions

    For Group 1 airplanes, within 24 months after the effective date 
of this AD, modify the airplane in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-32-166, 
dated February 21, 2018; or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-170, 
dated February 21, 2018; as applicable. The corresponding part 
numbers of affected (old) parts and replacement (new) parts are 
specified in figure 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD.

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(i) Parts Installation Prohibition

    No person may install an affected part on any airplane, as of 
the time specified in 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) 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 (k)(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.

 (k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0076, 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-2018-0707.
    (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.

(l) 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 SBF28-32-166, dated February 21, 
2018.
    (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-170, dated February 21, 
2018.
    (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.
    (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 November 15, 2018.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-25662 Filed 11-26-18; 8:45 am]
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                                             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            comments received, and other                          aeroplane during landing, and consequent
                                                                                                     information. The address for Docket                   injury to occupants.
                                             Federal Aviation Administration                         Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is                      To address this potential unsafe condition,
                                                                                                                                                           Fokker Services issued the applicable SB
                                                                                                     U.S. Department of Transportation,
                                                                                                                                                           [Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–32–166; and
                                             14 CFR Part 39                                          Docket Operations, M–30, West                         Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32–170] to
                                             [Docket No. FAA–2018–0707; Product                      Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                  provide instructions to replace the affected
                                             Identifier 2018–NM–067–AD; Amendment                    1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,                            parts with improved parts. Fokker Services
                                             39–19509; AD 2018–24–05]                                Washington, DC 20590.                                 also cancelled the SBs that introduced the
                                                                                                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom                  affected parts.
                                             RIN 2120–AA64                                                                                                    For the reason described above, this
                                                                                                     Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                                                                     International Section, Transport                      [EASA] AD requires replacement of the
                                             Airworthiness Directives; Fokker                                                                              affected parts with T-unions without an
                                             Services B.V. Airplanes                                 Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
                                                                                                                                                           integral filter. This [EASA] AD also prohibits
                                                                                                     216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;                      the installation of affected parts.
                                             AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
                                             Administration (FAA), Department of                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              You may examine the MCAI in the
                                             Transportation (DOT).                                                                                         AD docket on the internet at http://
                                                                                                     Discussion                                            www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                             ACTION: Final rule.
                                                                                                        We issued a notice of proposed                     and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                             SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new                       rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                     0707.
                                             airworthiness directive (AD) for all                    part 39 by adding an AD that would
                                                                                                                                                           Comments
                                             Fokker Services B.V. Model F28                          apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model
                                             airplanes. This AD was prompted by                      F28 airplanes. The NPRM published in                    We gave the public the opportunity to
                                             reports that filters, which are integral to             the Federal Register on August 13, 2018               participate in developing this final rule.
                                             certain T-unions in the landing gear                    (83 FR 39918). The NPRM was                           We received no comments on the NPRM
                                             hydraulic control system, disconnected                  prompted by reports that filters, which               or on the determination of the cost to
                                             from their housing and, in some cases,                  are integral to certain T-unions in the               the public.
                                             migrated. This AD requires replacing                    landing gear hydraulic control system,
                                                                                                                                                           Conclusion
                                             certain T-unions with an integral filter                disconnected from their housing and, in
                                             with T-unions without an integral filter.               some cases, migrated. The NPRM                           We reviewed the relevant data and
                                             We are issuing this AD to address the                   proposed to require replacing certain T-              determined that air safety and the
                                             unsafe condition on these products.                     unions with an integral filter with T-                public interest require adopting this
                                             DATES: This AD is effective January 2,                  unions without an integral filter.                    final rule as proposed, except for minor
                                             2019.                                                      We are issuing this AD to address                  editorial changes. We have determined
                                                The Director of the Federal Register                 flow reduction along the hydraulic                    that these minor changes:
                                             approved the incorporation by reference                 circuit and the possible inability to                    • Are consistent with the intent that
                                             of certain publications listed in this AD               completely extend one or both of the                  was proposed in the NPRM for
                                             as of January 2, 2019.                                  main landing gear legs, which could                   addressing the unsafe condition; and
                                             ADDRESSES: For service information
                                                                                                     result in damage to the airplane during                  • Do not add any additional burden
                                             identified in this final rule, contact                  landing, and consequent injury to                     upon the public than was already
                                             Fokker Services B.V., Technical                         occupants.                                            proposed in the NPRM.
                                                                                                        The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                             Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL                                                                        Related Service Information Under 1
                                                                                                     (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                             Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone                                                                         CFR Part 51
                                                                                                     for the Member States of the European
                                             +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88–
                                                                                                     Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0076,                     Fokker Services B.V. has issued
                                             6280–111; email technicalservices@
                                                                                                     dated April 6, 2018 (referred to after this           Service Bulletin SBF28–32–166, dated
                                             fokker.com; internet http://
                                                                                                     as the Mandatory Continuing                           February 21, 2018; and Service Bulletin
                                             www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view
                                                                                                     Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the                   SBF100–32–170, dated February 21,
                                             this service information at the FAA,
                                                                                                     MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition               2018. This service information describes
                                             Transport Standards Branch, 2200
                                                                                                     for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28                procedures for removal of certain T-
                                             South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
                                                                                                     airplanes. The MCAI states:                           unions with an integral filter and
                                             information on the availability of this
                                             material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.                   With [Fokker Service Bulletins] SBF100–             installation of T-unions without an
                                             It is also available on the internet at                 32–095 and SBF28–32–154, Fokker Services              integral filter. These documents are
                                                                                                     introduced the option of installing a T-union         distinct since they apply to different
                                             http://www.regulations.gov by searching                 with an integral filter into the landing gear
                                             for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                   hydraulic control system. On some F28 Mark
                                                                                                                                                           airplane models in different
                                             0707.                                                   0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes, the affected           configurations. This service information
                                                                                                     part was installed on the production line.            is reasonably available because the
                                             Examining the AD Docket                                                                                       interested parties have access to it
                                                                                                     Since introduction, occurrences were
                                               You may examine the AD docket on                      reported where the T-union filter                     through their normal course of business
                                             the internet at http://                                 disconnected from its housing, and in some            or by the means identified in the
                                             www.regulations.gov by searching for                    cases migrated. In one occurrence, the                ADDRESSES section.
                                             and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                       migrated filter caused a flow reduction and
                                                                                                     inability to retract one of the main landing          Costs of Compliance
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                                             0707; or in person at Docket Operations                 gear (MLG) legs.
                                             between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday                         This condition, if not corrected, could lead          We estimate that this AD affects 4
                                             through Friday, except Federal holidays.                to flow reduction along the hydraulic circuit         airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
                                             The AD docket contains this final rule,                 and inability to completely extend one of the         the following costs to comply with this
                                             the regulatory evaluation, any                          MLG legs, possibly resulting in damage to the         AD:




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

                                             10 work-hour × $85 per hour = $850 ..........................................................................................    $1,038            $1,888           $7,552



                                             Authority for This Rulemaking                                      For the reasons discussed above, I                           3000, and 4000 airplanes, certificated in any
                                                                                                              certify that this AD:                                          category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
                                                Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                                                                                (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                        (d) Subject
                                             specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                                                                              action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                             rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                              (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                       Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                             section 106, describes the authority of                          the DOT Regulatory Policies and                                America Code 32, Landing gear.
                                             the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                             Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                          (e) Reason
                                             Aviation Programs, describes in more                             1979),
                                             detail the scope of the Agency’s                                                                                                   This AD was prompted by reports that
                                                                                                                (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                      filters, which are integral to certain T-unions
                                             authority.                                                       in Alaska, and
                                                We are issuing this rulemaking under                                                                                         in the landing gear hydraulic control system,
                                                                                                                (4) Will not have a significant                              disconnected from their housing and, in
                                             the authority described in Subtitle VII,                         economic impact, positive or negative,                         some cases, migrated. We are issuing this AD
                                             Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                              on a substantial number of small entities                      to address flow reduction along the hydraulic
                                             ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                             under the criteria of the Regulatory                           circuit and the possible inability to
                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with                           Flexibility Act.                                               completely extend one or both of the main
                                             promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                                                                                      landing gear legs, which could result in
                                             air commerce by prescribing regulations                          List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                                                                                             damage to the airplane during landing, and
                                             for practices, methods, and procedures                             Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                       consequent injury to occupants.
                                             the Administrator finds necessary for                            safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                             safety in air commerce. This regulation                          Safety.                                                        (f) Compliance
                                             is within the scope of that authority                            Adoption of the Amendment                                        Comply with this AD within the
                                             because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                                        compliance times specified, unless already
                                             that is likely to exist or develop on                              Accordingly, under the authority                             done.
                                             products identified in this rulemaking                           delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                                                                              the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                               (g) Definitions
                                             action.
                                                                                                              follows:                                                         For the purposes of this AD, the definitions
                                                This AD is issued in accordance with
                                                                                                                                                                             in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) inclusive
                                             authority delegated by the Executive
                                                                                                              PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                          apply.
                                             Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                                                                                         (1) An affected part is any hydraulic T-
                                                                                                              DIRECTIVES
                                             as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                                                                                            union with an integral filter, having part
                                             In accordance with that order, issuance                          ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                        number (P/N) QA07596 or P/N QA07597,
                                             of ADs is normally a function of the                             continues to read as follows:                                  installed on the production line or
                                             Compliance and Airworthiness                                                                                                    introduced in-service by Fokker Service
                                                                                                                  Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                             Division, but during this transition                                                                                            Bulletin SBF100–32–095 or Fokker Service
                                             period, the Executive Director has                               § 39.13      [Amended]                                         Bulletin SBF28–32–154, as applicable.
                                             delegated the authority to issue ADs                             ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                            (2) Group 1 airplanes are those that have
                                             applicable to transport category                                 the following new airworthiness
                                                                                                                                                                             an affected part installed.
                                             airplanes and associated appliances to                                                                                            (3) Group 2 airplanes are those that do not
                                                                                                              directive (AD):                                                have an affected part installed.
                                             the Director of the System Oversight
                                             Division.                                                        2018–24–05 Fokker Services B.V.:
                                                                                                                  Amendment 39–19509; Docket No.                             (h) Required Actions
                                             Regulatory Findings                                                  FAA–2018–0707; Product Identifier                             For Group 1 airplanes, within 24 months
                                                                                                                  2018–NM–067–AD.                                            after the effective date of this AD, modify the
                                               This AD will not have federalism
                                                                                                              (a) Effective Date                                             airplane in accordance with the
                                             implications under Executive Order                                                                                              Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
                                             13132. This AD will not have a                                     This AD is effective January 2, 2019.                        Service Bulletin SBF28–32–166, dated
                                             substantial direct effect on the States, on                      (b) Affected ADs                                               February 21, 2018; or Fokker Service Bulletin
                                             the relationship between the national                                                                                           SBF100–32–170, dated February 21, 2018; as
                                                                                                                None.
                                             government and the States, or on the                                                                                            applicable. The corresponding part numbers
                                             distribution of power and                                        (c) Applicability                                              of affected (old) parts and replacement (new)
                                             responsibilities among the various                                  This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.                     parts are specified in figure 1 to paragraph (h)
                                             levels of government.                                            Model F28 Mark 0070, 0100, 1000, 2000,                         of this AD.
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                                             60764            Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 27, 2018 / Rules and Regulations




                                             (i) Parts Installation Prohibition                      (l) Material Incorporated by Reference                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                No person may install an affected part on               (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                             any airplane, as of the time specified in               approved the incorporation by reference               Federal Aviation Administration
                                             paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, as               (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                             applicable.                                             paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR             14 CFR Part 39
                                                (1) For Group 1 airplanes: After
                                                                                                     part 51.                                              [Docket No. FAA–2018–0975; Product
                                             modification of the airplane as required by
                                             paragraph (h) of this AD.                                  (2) You must use this service information          Identifier 2018–NE–06–AD; Amendment 39–
                                                (2) For Group 2 airplanes: From the                  as applicable to do the actions required by           19492; AD 2018–20–03 R1]
                                             effective date of this AD.                              this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
                                                                                                                                                           RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                        (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–32–166,
                                             (j) Other FAA AD Provisions                             dated February 21, 2018.
                                                The following provisions also apply to this
                                                                                                                                                           Airworthiness Directives; Hoffmann
                                                                                                        (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32–
                                             AD:                                                                                                           GmbH & Co. KG Propellers
                                                                                                     170, dated February 21, 2018.
                                                (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   (3) For service information identified in          AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                             (AMOCs): The Manager, International
                                             Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
                                                                                                     this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,                Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                             has the authority to approve AMOCs for this             Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,              ACTION: Final rule; request for
                                             AD, if requested using the procedures found             2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;                   comments.
                                             in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR              telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
                                             39.19, send your request to your principal              (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@              SUMMARY:     We are revising airworthiness
                                             inspector or local Flight Standards District            fokker.com; internet http://                          directive (AD) 2018–20–03 for certain
                                             Office, as appropriate. If sending information          www.myfokkerfleet.com.                                Hoffmann GmbH & Co. KG (Hoffmann)
                                             directly to the International Section, send it             (4) You may view this service information          model HO–V 62 propellers. AD 2018–
                                             to the attention of the person identified in            at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,               20–03 required removal of the affected
                                             paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may            2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For             propeller blades and installation of
                                             be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
                                             REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
                                                                                                     information on the availability of this               modified propeller blades marked with
                                             approved AMOC, notify your appropriate                  material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.               a change letter ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’ suffix. This
                                             principal inspector, or lacking a principal                (5) You may view this service information          AD requires the removal and
                                             inspector, the manager of the local flight              that is incorporated by reference at the              replacement of the affected propeller
                                             standards district office/certificate holding           National Archives and Records                         blades and installation of modified
                                             district office.                                        Administration (NARA). For information on             propeller blades marked with a change
                                                (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any             the availability of this material at NARA, call       letter ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’ suffix. This AD was
                                             requirement in this AD to obtain corrective             202–741–6030, or go to: http://                       prompted by a determination that the
                                             actions from a manufacturer, the action must            www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-            applicability and installation
                                             be accomplished using a method approved                 locations.html.
                                             by the Manager, International Section,                                                                        prohibition paragraphs of AD 2018–20–
                                             Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the                   Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on                03 were incorrect. We inadvertently
                                             European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or              November 15, 2018.                                    included all Hoffmann model HO–V 62
                                             Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Design                      Dionne Palermo,                                       propeller blades that did not have a
                                             Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by                                                                   change letter ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’ suffix added to
                                             the DOA, the approval must include the                  Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
                                                                                                                                                           the serial number (S/N) and marked on
                                             DOA-authorized signature.                               Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                                                                           the blade in the applicability and
                                                                                                     [FR Doc. 2018–25662 Filed 11–26–18; 8:45 am]
                                             (k) Related Information                                                                                       installation prohibition paragraphs of
                                               (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                                                                     BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                AD 2018–20–03. Only Hoffmann model
                                             Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD                                                                      HO–V 62 propellers with certain S/Ns
                                             2018–0076, dated April 6, 2018, for related                                                                   without a change letter ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’
                                             information. This MCAI may be found in the                                                                    suffix are affected. We are issuing this
                                             AD docket on the internet at http://                                                                          AD to address the unsafe condition on
                                             www.regulations.gov by searching for and                                                                      these products.
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                                             locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0707.                                                                            DATES: This AD is effective December
                                               (2) For more information about this AD,
                                                                                                                                                           12, 2018.
                                             contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
                                             International Section, Transport Standards
                                                                                                                                                             We must receive any comments on
                                             Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des                                                                        this AD by January 11, 2019.
                                             Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–                                                                      ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
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Document Created: 2018-11-27 01:24:30
Document Modified: 2018-11-27 01:24:30
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective January 2, 2019.
ContactTom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226.
FR Citation83 FR 60762 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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