83 FR 63392 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 236 (December 10, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 236 (December 10, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-26463 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 236 (Monday, December 10, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63392-63394] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-26463] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0767; Product Identifier 2018-NM-068-AD; Amendment 39-19514; AD 2018-25-03] 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 all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that debris from the parking brake shut off valve (PBSOV) could create a partial blockage of the restrictor check valve in the hydraulic return line of the PBSOV. This AD requires replacing the restrictor check valve with an improved valve that has a filter screen. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 14, 2019. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 14, 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- 0767. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0767; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this 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 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 7, 2018 (83 FR 45362). The NPRM was prompted by reports that debris from the PBSOV could create a partial blockage of the restrictor check valve in the hydraulic return line of the PBSOV. The NPRM proposed to require replacing the restrictor check valve with an improved valve that has a filter screen. We are issuing this AD to address debris from the PBSOV that could create a partial blockage of the restrictor check valve in the hydraulic return line of the PBSOV, which, if not corrected, may prevent complete main landing gear extension, possibly resulting in damage to the airplane during landing, and consequent injury to occupants. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0077 dated April 6, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states: Service experience with Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 aeroplanes has shown that debris from the parking brake shut-off valve (PBSOV) can eventually block the restrictor check valve in the hydraulic return line of the PBSOV. Prompted by these findings, Fokker Services issued [Service Bulletin] SBF100-32-159 to introduce a new PBSOV and a one-time inspection for debris in the affected part of the hydraulic return system. EASA issued AD 2009-0220 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2010-22-05 (75 FR 66649, October 29, 2010) (``AD 2010-22- 05'')] to require those actions. In addition, Fokker Services issued SBF100-32-163 to introduce the option to install a restrictor check valve with a filter screen in the return line of the PBSOV. A recent review of in-service experience and the SBF100-32-159 inspection results revealed new occurrences of debris that obstructed (but did not completely block) the restrictor check valve. This condition, if not corrected, might prevent complete main landing gear extension, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane during landing, and consequent injury to occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services issued Revision 1 of SBF100-32-163, providing instructions to replace the restrictor check valve with the improved valve incorporating a filter screen. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires the replacement of the restrictor check valve in the return line of the PBSOV with the improved valve. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0767. 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 SBF100-32-163, Revision 1, dated February 21, 2018. This service information describes procedures for removing the restrictor check valve in the hydraulic return line of the PBSOV and installing an improved restrictor check valve that has a filter screen. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. [[Page 63393]] 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: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170........................... $1,282 $1,452 $5,808 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2018-25-03 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-19514; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0767; Product Identifier 2018-NM-068-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 14, 2019. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2010-22-05, Amendment 39-16484 (75 FR 66649, October 29, 2010) (``AD 2010-22-05''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by service experience showing that debris from the parking brake shut off valve (PBSOV) could create a partial blockage of the restrictor check valve in the hydraulic return line of the PBSOV. We are issuing this AD to address this condition, which, if not corrected, may prevent complete main landing gear extension, possibly resulting in damage to the airplane during landing, and consequent injury to occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Definitions For the purposes of this AD, the definitions in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) apply. (1) An affected part is any hydraulic restrictor check valve having part number (P/N) D71293-003, P/N D71295-401, or P/N D71296- 401. (2) Group 1 airplanes are those that have an affected part installed. (3) Group 2 airplanes are those that do not have an affected part installed. (h) Required Actions For Group 1 airplanes, within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the airplane by replacing each affected part with a restrictor check valve that has a filter screen, P/N CKLX0517200B or P/N CKLX0520100B, as applicable, in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32- 163, Revision 1, dated February 21, 2018. (i) Parts Installation Prohibition Do not install an affected part on any airplane, as required by paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For Group 1 airplanes: After modification of the airplane as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (2) For Group 2 airplanes: From the effective date of this AD. (j) Terminating Actions for AD 2010-22-05 Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2010-22-05. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may [[Page 63394]] be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker Services B.V.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0077, dated April 6, 2018, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0767. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226. (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 SBF100-32-163, Revision 1, dated February 21, 2018. (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; 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 23, 2018. John P. Piccola, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-26463 Filed 12-7-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on www.regulations.gov by searching for EASA issued AD 2009–0220 [which
November 23, 2018. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– corresponds to FAA AD 2010–22–05 (75 FR
John P. Piccola, 0767; or in person at Docket Operations 66649, October 29, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–22–
05’’)] to require those actions. In addition,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Aircraft Certification Service. Fokker Services issued SBF100–32–163 to
through Friday, except Federal holidays. introduce the option to install a restrictor
[FR Doc. 2018–26464 Filed 12–7–18; 8:45 am] The AD docket contains this final rule, check valve with a filter screen in the return
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the regulatory evaluation, any line of the PBSOV. A recent review of in-
comments received, and other service experience and the SBF100–32–159
information. The address for Docket inspection results revealed new occurrences
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is of debris that obstructed (but did not
U.S. Department of Transportation, completely block) the restrictor check valve.
Federal Aviation Administration Docket Operations, M–30, West This condition, if not corrected, might
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, prevent complete main landing gear
14 CFR Part 39 extension, possibly resulting in damage to
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, the aeroplane during landing, and
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0767; Product Washington, DC 20590. consequent injury to occupants.
Identifier 2018–NM–068–AD; Amendment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom To address this potential unsafe condition,
39–19514; AD 2018–25–03] Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Fokker Services issued Revision 1 of
RIN 2120–AA64 International Section, Transport SBF100–32–163, providing instructions to
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South replace the restrictor check valve with the
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; improved valve incorporating a filter screen.
Services B.V. Airplanes For the reason described above, this
telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
[EASA] AD requires the replacement of the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: restrictor check valve in the return line of the
Administration (FAA), Department of Discussion PBSOV with the improved valve.
Transportation (DOT).
We issued a notice of proposed You may examine the MCAI in the
ACTION: Final rule.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR AD docket on the internet at http://
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would www.regulations.gov by searching for
airworthiness directive (AD) for all apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The 0767.
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was NPRM published in the Federal
Comments
prompted by reports that debris from Register on September 7, 2018 (83 FR
the parking brake shut off valve 45362). The NPRM was prompted by We gave the public the opportunity to
(PBSOV) could create a partial blockage reports that debris from the PBSOV participate in developing this final rule.
of the restrictor check valve in the could create a partial blockage of the We received no comments on the NPRM
hydraulic return line of the PBSOV. restrictor check valve in the hydraulic or on the determination of the cost to
This AD requires replacing the restrictor return line of the PBSOV. The NPRM the public.
check valve with an improved valve that proposed to require replacing the
restrictor check valve with an improved Conclusion
has a filter screen. We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on valve that has a filter screen. We reviewed the relevant data and
these products. We are issuing this AD to address
determined that air safety and the
DATES: This AD is effective January 14,
debris from the PBSOV that could create
public interest require adopting this
2019. a partial blockage of the restrictor check
final rule as proposed, except for minor
The Director of the Federal Register valve in the hydraulic return line of the
editorial changes. We have determined
approved the incorporation by reference PBSOV, which, if not corrected, may
that these minor changes:
of a certain publication listed in this AD prevent complete main landing gear
extension, possibly resulting in damage • Are consistent with the intent that
as of January 14, 2019.
to the airplane during landing, and was proposed in the NPRM for
ADDRESSES: For service information addressing the unsafe condition; and
identified in this final rule, contact consequent injury to occupants.
Fokker Services B.V., Technical
The European Aviation Safety Agency • Do not add any additional burden
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent upon the public than was already
Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
for the Member States of the European proposed in the NPRM.
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
+31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88– Related Service Information Under 1
Directive 2018–0077 dated April 6, 2018
6280–111; email technicalservices@ CFR Part 51
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
fokker.com; internet http://
Continuing Airworthiness Information, Fokker Services B.V. has issued
www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe Service Bulletin SBF100–32–163,
this service information at the FAA,
condition for Fokker Services B.V. Revision 1, dated February 21, 2018.
Transport Standards Branch, 2200
Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 This service information describes
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
airplanes. The MCAI states: procedures for removing the restrictor
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Service experience with Fokker 70 and check valve in the hydraulic return line
It is also available on the internet at Fokker 100 aeroplanes has shown that debris of the PBSOV and installing an
from the parking brake shut-off valve improved restrictor check valve that has
http://www.regulations.gov by searching
(PBSOV) can eventually block the restrictor a filter screen. This service information
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– check valve in the hydraulic return line of
0767. the PBSOV. Prompted by these findings,
is reasonably available because the
Fokker Services issued [Service Bulletin] interested parties have access to it
Examining the AD Docket through their normal course of business
SBF100–32–159 to introduce a new PBSOV
You may examine the AD docket on and a one-time inspection for debris in the or by the means identified in the
the internet at http:// affected part of the hydraulic return system. ADDRESSES section.
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Costs of Compliance the following costs to comply with this
We estimate that this AD affects 4 AD:
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on
Labor cost Parts cost product U.S. operators
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .......................................................................................... $1,282 $1,452 $5,808
Authority for This Rulemaking (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation address this condition, which, if not
in Alaska, and corrected, may prevent complete main
Title 49 of the United States Code landing gear extension, possibly resulting in
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, damage to the airplane during landing, and
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, consequent injury to occupants.
section 106, describes the authority of on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more Flexibility Act. Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
detail the scope of the Agency’s List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 done.
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (g) Definitions
the authority described in Subtitle VII, safety, Incorporation by reference,
For the purposes of this AD, the definitions
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Safety. in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) apply.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Adoption of the Amendment (1) An affected part is any hydraulic
section, Congress charges the FAA with restrictor check valve having part number (P/
Accordingly, under the authority N) D71293–003, P/N D71295–401, or P/N
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
delegated to me by the Administrator, D71296–401.
air commerce by prescribing regulations
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (2) Group 1 airplanes are those that have
for practices, methods, and procedures an affected part installed.
follows:
the Administrator finds necessary for (3) Group 2 airplanes are those that do not
safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS have an affected part installed.
is within the scope of that authority DIRECTIVES (h) Required Actions
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 For Group 1 airplanes, within 24 months
products identified in this rulemaking after the effective date of this AD, modify the
continues to read as follows:
airplane by replacing each affected part with
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. a restrictor check valve that has a filter
This AD is issued in accordance with screen, P/N CKLX0517200B or P/N
authority delegated by the Executive § 39.13 [Amended] CKLX0520100B, as applicable, in accordance
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, with the accomplishment instructions of
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32–163,
the following new airworthiness
In accordance with that order, issuance Revision 1, dated February 21, 2018.
directive (AD):
of ADs is normally a function of the (i) Parts Installation Prohibition
Compliance and Airworthiness 2018–25–03 Fokker Services B.V.:
Division, but during this transition Amendment 39–19514; Docket No. Do not install an affected part on any
FAA–2018–0767; Product Identifier airplane, as required by paragraph (i)(1) or
period, the Executive Director has (i)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
2018–NM–068–AD.
delegated the authority to issue ADs (1) For Group 1 airplanes: After
applicable to transport category (a) Effective Date modification of the airplane as required by
airplanes and associated appliances to This AD is effective January 14, 2019. paragraph (h) of this AD.
the Director of the System Oversight (2) For Group 2 airplanes: From the
(b) Affected ADs
Division. effective date of this AD.
This AD affects AD 2010–22–05,
Regulatory Findings Amendment 39–16484 (75 FR 66649, October (j) Terminating Actions for AD 2010–22–05
This AD will not have federalism 29, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–22–05’’). Accomplishing the actions required by
implications under Executive Order paragraph (h) of this AD terminates all
(c) Applicability requirements of AD 2010–22–05.
13132. This AD will not have a This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
substantial direct effect on the States, on Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
the relationship between the national certificated in any category, all serial The following provisions also apply to this
government and the States, or on the numbers. AD:
distribution of power and (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(d) Subject (AMOCs): The Manager, International
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. Air Transport Association (ATA) of Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
For the reasons discussed above, I America Code 32, Landing gear. has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
certify that this AD: (e) Reason in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD was prompted by service 39.19, send your request to your principal
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, experience showing that debris from the inspector or local Flight Standards District
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under parking brake shut off valve (PBSOV) could Office, as appropriate. If sending information
the DOT Regulatory Policies and create a partial blockage of the restrictor directly to the International Section, send it
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, check valve in the hydraulic return line of to the attention of the person identified in
1979), the PBSOV. We are issuing this AD to paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may
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be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate You may examine the AD docket on
Federal Aviation Administration the internet at http://
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight www.regulations.gov by searching for
standards district office/certificate holding
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
district office. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0797; Product 0797; or in person at Docket Operations
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Identifier 2018–NM–096–AD; Amendment between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 39–19521; AD 2018–25–10] through Friday, except Federal holidays.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must The AD docket contains this final rule,
be accomplished using a method approved RIN 2120–AA64
by the Manager, International Section,
the regulatory evaluation, any
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, FAA; or Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, comments received, and other
the European Aviation Safety Agency Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as information. The address for Docket
(EASA); or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If Airplanes U.S. Department of Transportation,
approved by the DOA, the approval must Docket Operations, M–30, West
include the DOA-authorized signature. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Administration (FAA), Department of 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
(l) Related Information
Transportation (DOT). Washington, DC 20590.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0077, dated Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
April 6, 2018, for related information. This
SUMMARY: We are superseding
Engineer, International Section,
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–11–
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 07, which applied to all Saab AB, Saab
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000
telephone and fax 206–231–3220.
2018–0767. airplanes. AD 2018–11–07 required a
(2) For more information about this AD, one-time inspection of an affected lug SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, attaching the aileron bellcrank support Discussion
International Section, Transport Standards bracket to the rear spar of the wing and
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des We issued a notice of proposed
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
the adjacent area of the installed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
231–3226. support brackets, a thickness part 39 to supersede AD 2018–11–07,
measurement of the affected lug, Amendment 39–19295 (83 FR 24399,
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference repetitive inspections of the affected May 29, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–11–07’’). AD
(1) The Director of the Federal Register aileron bellcrank support brackets, and 2018–11–07 applied to all Saab AB,
approved the incorporation by reference corrective actions if necessary. AD
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000
2018–11–07 also provided an optional airplanes. The NPRM published in the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR terminating action for the repetitive
part 51. Federal Register on September 19, 2018
(2) You must use this service information
inspections. This AD retains the actions (83 FR 47321). The NPRM was
as applicable to do the actions required by of AD 2018–11–07 and requires the prompted by a determination that
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. terminating action for the repetitive further rulemaking is necessary to
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32– inspections. This AD was prompted by include the requirement to replace all
163, Revision 1, dated February 21, 2018. a determination that it is necessary to affected support brackets. The NPRM
(ii) [Reserved] require the terminating action. We are proposed to continue to require one-
(3) For service information identified in issuing this AD to address the unsafe
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., time inspection of the affected lug
condition on these products. attaching the aileron bellcrank support
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; DATES: This AD is effective January 14, bracket to the rear spar of the wing and
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 2019. the adjacent area of the installed aileron
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ The Director of the Federal Register bellcrank support brackets, a thickness
fokker.com; internet http:// approved the incorporation by reference measurement of the affected lug
www.myfokkerfleet.com. of a certain publication listed in this AD attaching the support bracket to the rear
(4) You may view this service information as of June 13, 2018 (83 FR 24399, May spar of the wing, repetitive inspections
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 29, 2018).
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
of the affected aileron bellcrank support
ADDRESSES: For service information brackets, and corrective actions if
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. identified in this final rule, contact Saab necessary. The NPRM also proposed to
(5) You may view this service information AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE–581 88, require the replacement of all affected
that is incorporated by reference at the Linköping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 support brackets. We are issuing this AD
National Archives and Records 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email to address the defect of the aileron
Administration (NARA). For information on saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; bellcrank support bracket, which, in the
the availability of this material at NARA, call internet http://www.saabgroup.com. event of an aileron jam, could lead to
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// You may view this referenced service failure of the support bracket and result
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
information at the FAA, Transport in reduced controllability of the
locations.html.
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., airplane.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Des Moines, WA. For information on the The European Aviation Safety Agency
November 23, 2018. availability of this material at the FAA, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
John P. Piccola, call 206–231–3195. It is also available for the Member States of the European
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, on the internet at http:// Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0103,
Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for dated April 30, 2018 (referred to after
[FR Doc. 2018–26463 Filed 12–7–18; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– this as the Mandatory Continuing
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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 January 14, 2019. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3226. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 63392 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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