83_FR_64465 83 FR 64225 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

83 FR 64225 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 240 (December 14, 2018)

Page Range64225-64227
FR Document2018-26630

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 of electrical arcing between the auxiliary power unit (APU) starter motor positive terminal and the APU fuel drain line. This AD requires the removal of certain clamps and replacement of the flexible APU fuel drain line. 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-2018-0802; Product Identifier 2018-NM-082-AD; Amendment 
39-19525; AD 2018-25-14]
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 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD 
was prompted by reports of electrical arcing between the auxiliary 
power unit (APU) starter motor positive terminal and the APU fuel drain 
line. This AD requires the removal of certain clamps and replacement of 
the flexible APU fuel drain line. We are issuing this AD to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 18, 2019.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 18, 
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-
0802.

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-
0802; 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

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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 28, 2018 (83 FR 49020). The NPRM was 
prompted by reports of electrical arcing between the APU starter motor 
positive terminal and the APU fuel drain line. The NPRM proposed to 
require the removal of certain clamps and replacement of the flexible 
APU fuel drain line.
    We are issuing this AD to address reports of electrical arcing 
between the APU starter motor positive terminal and the APU fuel drain 
line, which could lead to a fire during APU start and possibly result 
in damage to the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2017-0008, dated January 16, 2017 (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 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Reports were received of electrical arcing between the auxiliary 
power unit (APU) starter motor positive terminal and the APU fuel 
drain line. Investigation showed that these events were due to 
contact between the metal braiding on the APU fuel drain line and 
the positive terminal of the APU starter motor.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to a fire during 
APU start, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane.
    In response to these findings, Fokker issued Service Bulletin 
(SB) SBF100-49-023, later amended by SB Change Notification (SBCN), 
with instructions to install two additional clamps on the APU fuel 
supply line and the flexible APU fuel drain line. Consequently, CAA-
NL [Civil Aviation Authority-the Netherlands] issued the Netherlands 
AD 92-139 [which corresponds to FAA AD 95-21-20, Amendment 39-9407 
(60 FR 53857, October 18, 1995) (``AD 95-21-20'')] to require the 
actions described in Fokker SBF100-49-023.
    Since that [the Netherlands] AD was issued, following reports of 
arcing and chafing damage to the APU fuel drain line, the 
investigation revealed that the two additional clamps and the 
instructions in SBF100-49-023 would not meet the intent of ensuring 
sufficient clearance between the APU fuel drain line and the 
positive terminal of the APU starter motor.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Fokker Services 
[B.V.] published SBF100-49-037 to introduce a new flexible APU fuel 
drain line that is one inch shorter and has one elbow flange, thus 
enabling to restore sufficient clearance with the positive terminal 
of the APU starter motor.
    For the reasons described above, this AD supersedes CAA-NL [the 
Netherlands] AD 92-139 and requires replacement of the flexible APU 
fuel drain line, removal of the additional clamps introduced by 
SBF100-49-023, and a check to verify sufficient clearance between 
the APU fuel drain line and the positive terminal of the APU starter 
motor.

    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-
0802.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, 
except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor 
changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-49-
037, dated October 31, 2016. This service information describes 
procedures for removing certain clamps and replacing the flexible APU 
fuel drain line (which includes making sure there is sufficient 
clearance between the new APU fuel drain line and the positive terminal 
of the APU starter motor and that the earth lead is not chafing against 
the fuel supply or the fuel drain line). This service information is 
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it 
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in 
the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

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

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............................            $963           $1,048           $5,240
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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

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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):

2018-25-14 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-19525; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0802; Product Identifier 2018-NM-082-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 18, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 95-21-20, Amendment 39-9407 (60 FR 53857, 
October 18, 1995) (``AD 95-21-20'').

(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 49, Airborne 
auxiliary power.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of electrical arcing between the 
auxiliary power unit (APU) starter motor positive terminal and the 
APU fuel drain line. We are issuing this AD to address this unsafe 
condition, which could lead to a fire during APU start and possibly 
result in damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Modification

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Remove the 
two additional clamps, part number (P/N) MS21919WCH5 and P/N 
MS21919WCH13, and replace APU fuel drain line P/N D67066-409 with a 
new APU fuel drain line P/N W67066-401, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-49-
037, dated October 31, 2016.

(h) Terminating Actions for AD 95-21-20

    Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD 
terminates all requirements of AD 95-21-20.

(i) Parts Installation Prohibition

    No person may install APU fuel drain line P/N D67066-409 after 
modification of an airplane as required by paragraph (g) 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 Airworthiness Directive 2017-0008, dated January 16, 
2017, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0802.
    (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 SBF100-49-037, dated October 31, 
2016.
    (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 29, 2018.
James Cashdollar,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                           brand will both minimize hide damage                    PART 93—IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN                        DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                           and the need for re-inspections. Because                ANIMALS, BIRDS, FISH, AND
                                           the approved eartag is a current                        POULTRY, AND CERTAIN ANIMAL,                          Federal Aviation Administration
                                           requirement, we do not anticipate any                   BIRD, AND POULTRY PRODUCTS;
                                           additional costs would be incurred.                     REQUIREMENTS FOR MEANS OF                             14 CFR Part 39
                                             Entities that may be impacted by the                  CONVEYANCE AND SHIPPING                               [Docket No. FAA–2018–0802; Product
                                           rule fall into various categories of the                CONTAINERS                                            Identifier 2018–NM–082–AD; Amendment
                                                                                                                                                         39–19525; AD 2018–25–14]
                                           North American Industry Classification
                                           System. The majority of these                           ■ 1. The authority citation for part 93               RIN 2120–AA64
                                           businesses are small entities.                          continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                                                                         Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
                                           Executive Order 12372                                     Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1622 and 8301–8317;
                                                                                                                                                         Services B.V. Airplanes
                                                                                                   21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7
                                             This program/activity is listed in the                CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.4.                            AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                           Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance                                                                        Administration (FAA), Department of
                                                                                                   ■ 2. Section 93.427 is amended by                     Transportation (DOT).
                                           under No. 10.025 and is subject to
                                                                                                   revising paragraphs (c)(1) and (e)(3)(i) to
                                           Executive Order 12372, which requires                                                                         ACTION: Final rule.
                                                                                                   read as follows:
                                           intergovernmental consultation with
                                           State and local officials. (See 2 CFR                                                                         SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new
                                                                                                   § 93.427    Cattle and other bovines from
                                           chapter IV.)                                            Mexico.
                                                                                                                                                         airworthiness directive (AD) for all
                                                                                                                                                         Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark
                                           Executive Order 12988                                   *      *     *    *     *                             0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was
                                                                                                      (c) * * *                                          prompted by reports of electrical arcing
                                              This final rule has been reviewed                                                                          between the auxiliary power unit (APU)
                                           under Executive Order 12988, Civil                         (1) Each steer or spayed heifer
                                                                                                   imported into the United States from                  starter motor positive terminal and the
                                           Justice Reform. This rule: (1) Preempts                                                                       APU fuel drain line. This AD requires
                                           all State and local laws and regulations                Mexico shall be identified with a
                                                                                                                                                         the removal of certain clamps and
                                           that are in conflict with this rule; (2) has            distinct, permanent, and legible ‘‘M’’
                                                                                                                                                         replacement of the flexible APU fuel
                                           no retroactive effect; and (3) does not                 mark applied with a freeze brand, hot
                                                                                                                                                         drain line. We are issuing this AD to
                                           require administrative proceedings                      iron, or other method prior to arrival at             address the unsafe condition on these
                                           before parties may file suit in court                   a port of entry, unless the steer or                  products.
                                           challenging this rule.                                  spayed heifer is imported for slaughter
                                                                                                   in accordance with § 93.429. The ‘‘M’’                DATES:   This AD is effective January 18,
                                           Paperwork Reduction Act                                 mark shall be between 3 inches (7.5 cm)               2019.
                                                                                                   and 5 inches (12.5 cm) high and wide,                    The Director of the Federal Register
                                              In accordance with the Paperwork                                                                           approved the incorporation by reference
                                                                                                   and shall be applied to each animal’s
                                           Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501                                                                         of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                                                                                   right hip, within 4 inches (10 cm) of the
                                           et seq.), the burden requirements                                                                             as of January 18, 2019.
                                                                                                   midline of the tailhead (that is, the top
                                           included in this rule have been                                                                               ADDRESSES: For service information
                                                                                                   of the brand should be within 4 inches
                                           approved by the Office of Management                                                                          identified in this final rule, contact
                                                                                                   (10 cm) of the midline of the tailhead,
                                           and Budget (OMB) under OMB control                                                                            Fokker Services B.V., Technical
                                                                                                   and placed above the hook and pin
                                           number 0579–0040.                                                                                             Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
                                                                                                   bones). The brand should also be within
                                                                                                                                                         Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone
                                           E-Government Act Compliance                             18 inches (45.7 cm) of the anus.                      +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88–
                                                                                                   *      *     *    *     *                             6280–111; email technicalservices@
                                              The Animal and Plant Health
                                           Inspection Service is committed to                         (e) * * *                                          fokker.com; internet http://
                                           compliance with the E-Government Act                                                                          www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view
                                                                                                      (3) * * *
                                           to promote the use of the internet and                                                                        this service information at the FAA,
                                                                                                      (i) An ‘‘M’’ mark properly applied                 Transport Standards Branch, 2200
                                           other information technologies, to                      with a freeze brand, hot iron, or other               South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
                                           provide increased opportunities for                     method, and easily visible on the live                information on the availability of this
                                           citizen access to Government                            animal and on the carcass before                      material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
                                           information and services, and for other                 skinning. Such a mark must be between                 It is also available on the internet at
                                           purposes. For information pertinent to                  3 inches (7.5 cm) and 5 inches (12.5 cm)              http://www.regulations.gov by searching
                                           E-Government Act compliance related                     high and wide, and must be applied to                 for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                           to this rule, please contact Ms. Kimberly               the upper right front shoulder of each                0802.
                                           Hardy, APHIS’ Information Collection                    animal; or
                                           Coordinator, at (301) 851–2483.                                                                               Examining the AD Docket
                                                                                                   *      *     *    *     *                               You may examine the AD docket on
                                           List of Subjects in Part 93                               Done in Washington, DC, this 10th day of            the internet at http://
                                             Animal diseases, Imports, Livestock,                  December 2018.                                        www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                           Poultry and poultry products,                           Kevin Shea,                                           and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                                                                                                                                         0802; or in person at Docket Operations
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                                           Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is                                  Reports were received of electrical arcing                   Comments
                                           U.S. Department of Transportation,                                between the auxiliary power unit (APU)
                                           Docket Operations, M–30, West                                     starter motor positive terminal and the APU                       We gave the public the opportunity to
                                                                                                             fuel drain line. Investigation showed that                      participate in developing this final rule.
                                           Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                              these events were due to contact between the
                                           1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,                                                                                                        We received no comments on the NPRM
                                                                                                             metal braiding on the APU fuel drain line                       or on the determination of the cost to
                                           Washington, DC 20590.                                             and the positive terminal of the APU starter
                                                                                                             motor.
                                                                                                                                                                             the public.
                                           FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
                                                                                                                This condition, if not corrected, could lead                 Conclusion
                                           Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,                                    to a fire during APU start, possibly resulting
                                           International Section, Transport                                  in damage to the aeroplane.                                        We reviewed the relevant data and
                                           Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South                                    In response to these findings, Fokker                        determined that air safety and the
                                           216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;                                  issued Service Bulletin (SB) SBF100–49–023,                     public interest require adopting this
                                           telephone and fax 206–231–3226.                                   later amended by SB Change Notification
                                                                                                                                                                             final rule as proposed, except for minor
                                                                                                             (SBCN), with instructions to install two
                                           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                                        additional clamps on the APU fuel supply                        editorial changes. We have determined
                                                                                                             line and the flexible APU fuel drain line.                      that these minor changes:
                                           Discussion
                                                                                                             Consequently, CAA–NL [Civil Aviation                               • Are consistent with the intent that
                                              We issued a notice of proposed                                 Authority-the Netherlands] issued the                           was proposed in the NPRM for
                                           rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                                 Netherlands AD 92–139 [which corresponds                        addressing the unsafe condition; and
                                                                                                             to FAA AD 95–21–20, Amendment 39–9407
                                           part 39 by adding an AD that would                                (60 FR 53857, October 18, 1995) (‘‘AD 95–21–                       • Do not add any additional burden
                                           apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model                           20’’)] to require the actions described in                      upon the public than was already
                                           F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The                             Fokker SBF100–49–023.                                           proposed in the NPRM.
                                           NPRM published in the Federal                                        Since that [the Netherlands] AD was
                                           Register on September 28, 2018 (83 FR                             issued, following reports of arcing and                         Related Service Information Under 1
                                           49020). The NPRM was prompted by                                  chafing damage to the APU fuel drain line,                      CFR Part 51
                                           reports of electrical arcing between the                          the investigation revealed that the two
                                                                                                             additional clamps and the instructions in                         Fokker Services B.V. has issued
                                           APU starter motor positive terminal and                           SBF100–49–023 would not meet the intent of                      Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–49–
                                           the APU fuel drain line. The NPRM                                 ensuring sufficient clearance between the                       037, dated October 31, 2016. This
                                           proposed to require the removal of                                APU fuel drain line and the positive terminal                   service information describes
                                           certain clamps and replacement of the                             of the APU starter motor.                                       procedures for removing certain clamps
                                           flexible APU fuel drain line.                                        To address this potential unsafe condition,                  and replacing the flexible APU fuel
                                                                                                             Fokker Services [B.V.] published SBF100–
                                              We are issuing this AD to address                                                                                              drain line (which includes making sure
                                                                                                             49–037 to introduce a new flexible APU fuel
                                           reports of electrical arcing between the                          drain line that is one inch shorter and has                     there is sufficient clearance between the
                                           APU starter motor positive terminal and                           one elbow flange, thus enabling to restore                      new APU fuel drain line and the
                                           the APU fuel drain line, which could                              sufficient clearance with the positive                          positive terminal of the APU starter
                                           lead to a fire during APU start and                               terminal of the APU starter motor.                              motor and that the earth lead is not
                                           possibly result in damage to the                                     For the reasons described above, this AD                     chafing against the fuel supply or the
                                           airplane.                                                         supersedes CAA–NL [the Netherlands] AD                          fuel drain line). This service
                                                                                                             92–139 and requires replacement of the
                                              The European Aviation Safety Agency                            flexible APU fuel drain line, removal of the
                                                                                                                                                                             information is reasonably available
                                           (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                              additional clamps introduced by SBF100–                         because the interested parties have
                                           for the Member States of the European                             49–023, and a check to verify sufficient                        access to it through their normal course
                                           Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness                              clearance between the APU fuel drain line                       of business or by the means identified
                                           Directive 2017–0008, dated January 16,                            and the positive terminal of the APU starter                    in the ADDRESSES section.
                                           2017 (referred to after this as the                               motor.
                                                                                                                                                                             Costs of Compliance
                                           Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness                                  You may examine the MCAI in the
                                           Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct                         AD docket on the internet at http://                              We estimate that this AD affects 5
                                           an unsafe condition for all Fokker                                www.regulations.gov by searching for                            airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
                                           Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and                             and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                               the following costs to comply with this
                                           0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:                                  0802.                                                           AD:

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

                                           1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..............................................................................................     $963            $1,048        $5,240



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


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                                           delegated the authority to issue ADs                    certificated in any category, all serial              (k) Related Information
                                           applicable to transport category                        numbers.                                                (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                           airplanes and associated appliances to                  (d) Subject                                           Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
                                           the Director of the System Oversight                     Air Transport Association (ATA) of                   Airworthiness Directive 2017–0008, dated
                                           Division.                                               America Code 49, Airborne auxiliary power.            January 16, 2017, for related information.
                                                                                                                                                         This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
                                           Regulatory Findings                                     (e) Reason                                            on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov
                                             This AD will not have federalism                        This AD was prompted by reports of                  by searching for and locating Docket No.
                                           implications under Executive Order                      electrical arcing between the auxiliary power         FAA–2018–0802.
                                           13132. This AD will not have a                          unit (APU) starter motor positive terminal              (2) For more information about this AD,
                                           substantial direct effect on the States, on             and the APU fuel drain line. We are issuing           contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
                                           the relationship between the national                   this AD to address this unsafe condition,             International Section, Transport Standards
                                                                                                   which could lead to a fire during APU start
                                           government and the States, or on the                                                                          Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
                                                                                                   and possibly result in damage to the airplane.
                                           distribution of power and                                                                                     Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
                                           responsibilities among the various                      (f) Compliance                                        231–3226.
                                           levels of government.                                     Comply with this AD within the                      (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                             For the reasons discussed above, I                    compliance times specified, unless already
                                           certify that this AD:                                   done.                                                    (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                             (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                                                                       approved the incorporation by reference
                                                                                                   (g) Modification                                      (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                           action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                                                                                     Within 12 months after the effective date           paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                             (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               of this AD: Remove the two additional
                                           the DOT Regulatory Policies and                                                                               part 51.
                                                                                                   clamps, part number (P/N) MS21919WCH5                    (2) You must use this service information
                                           Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                   and P/N MS21919WCH13, and replace APU
                                           1979),                                                                                                        as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                                                                   fuel drain line P/N D67066–409 with a new
                                                                                                                                                         this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
                                             (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               APU fuel drain line P/N W67066–401, in
                                                                                                                                                            (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–49–
                                           in Alaska, and                                          accordance with the Accomplishment
                                                                                                   Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin               037, dated October 31, 2016.
                                             (4) Will not have a significant
                                                                                                   SBF100–49–037, dated October 31, 2016.                   (ii) [Reserved]
                                           economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                                                                                                                            (3) For service information identified in
                                           on a substantial number of small entities               (h) Terminating Actions for AD 95–21–20               this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
                                           under the criteria of the Regulatory                      Accomplishing the actions required by               Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
                                           Flexibility Act.                                        paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all               2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
                                           List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      requirements of AD 95–21–20.                          telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
                                                                                                   (i) Parts Installation Prohibition                    (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
                                             Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                                                                                                                         fokker.com; internet http://
                                           safety, Incorporation by reference,                       No person may install APU fuel drain line
                                                                                                                                                         www.myfokkerfleet.com.
                                           Safety.                                                 P/N D67066–409 after modification of an
                                                                                                   airplane as required by paragraph (g) of this            (4) You may view this service information
                                           Adoption of the Amendment                               AD.                                                   at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
                                                                                                                                                         2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
                                             Accordingly, under the authority                      (j) Other FAA AD Provisions                           information on the availability of this
                                           delegated to me by the Administrator,                     The following provisions also apply to this         material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
                                           the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                        AD:                                                      (5) You may view this service information
                                           follows:                                                  (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance               that is incorporated by reference at the
                                                                                                   (AMOCs): The Manager, International                   National Archives and Records
                                           PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,             Administration (NARA). For information on
                                           DIRECTIVES                                              has the authority to approve AMOCs for this           the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                                                                   AD, if requested using the procedures found
                                           ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                                                                       202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                                                                   in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
                                           continues to read as follows:                           39.19, send your request to your principal            www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                   inspector or local Flight Standards District          locations.html.
                                               Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                                                                   Office, as appropriate. If sending information          Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
                                           § 39.13   [Amended]                                     directly to the International Section, send it        November 29, 2018.
                                                                                                   to the attention of the person identified in
                                           ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may          James Cashdollar,
                                           the following new airworthiness                         be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-                        Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
                                           directive (AD):                                         REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any                    Aircraft Certification Service.
                                           2018–25–14 Fokker Services B.V.:                        approved AMOC, notify your appropriate                [FR Doc. 2018–26630 Filed 12–13–18; 8:45 am]
                                               Amendment 39–19525; Docket No.                      principal inspector, or lacking a principal
                                                                                                                                                         BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                               FAA–2018–0802; Product Identifier                   inspector, the manager of the local flight
                                               2018–NM–082–AD.                                     standards district office/certificate holding
                                                                                                   district office.
                                           (a) Effective Date                                        (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                             This AD is effective January 18, 2019.                requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
                                                                                                   actions from a manufacturer, the action must
                                           (b) Affected ADs                                        be accomplished using a method approved
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                                              This AD affects AD 95–21–20, Amendment               by the Manager, International Section,
                                           39–9407 (60 FR 53857, October 18, 1995)                 Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
                                           (‘‘AD 95–21–20’’).                                      European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
                                                                                                   Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Design
                                           (c) Applicability                                       Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
                                              This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.              the DOA, the approval must include the
                                           Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes,                 DOA-authorized signature.



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Document Created: 2018-12-14 03:49:32
Document Modified: 2018-12-14 03:49:32
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 18, 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 64225 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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