[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 146 (Monday, July 31, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 43033-43035]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-12092]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2006-24868; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-103-AD; 
Amendment 39-14698; AD 2006-15-17]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 
Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD requires 
modification of the wiring distribution of the alternating current bus 
transfer power system and the right-hand and left-hand windshield anti-
icing system, as necessary. This AD results from a report of electrical 
sparks coming out of the flight deck from a panel behind the left seat. 
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the sliding window heating 
element(s), due to electrical overload, which could result in smoke and 
fire in the cockpit.

DATES: This AD becomes effective September 5, 2006.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of September 5, 
2006.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, 
Room PL-401, Washington, DC.
    Contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 
231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands, for service information 
identified in this AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 
227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Examining the Docket

    You may examine the airworthiness directive (AD) docket on the 
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management 
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The Docket Management Facility office 
(telephone (800) 647-5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif 
Building at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.

Discussion

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to all Fokker Model F.28 
Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal 
Register on May 25, 2006 (71 FR 30072). That NPRM proposed to require 
modification of the wiring distribution of the alternating current bus 
transfer power system and the right-hand and left-hand windshield anti-
icing system, as necessary.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the 
development of this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that 
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

Costs of Compliance

    This AD will affect about 10 airplanes of U.S. registry. The 
required actions will take about 3 work hours per airplane, at an 
average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based on these figures, the 
estimated cost of the AD for U.S. operators is $2,400, or $240 per 
airplane.

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.

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that 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 DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    (3) 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES 
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, 
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2006-15-17 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-14698. Docket No. FAA-
2006-24868; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-103-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective September 5, 2006.

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Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 
airplanes, certificated in any category.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from a report of electrical sparks coming 
out of the flight deck from a panel behind the left seat. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the sliding window heating 
element(s), due to electrical overload, which could result in smoke 
and fire in the cockpit.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the 
actions have already been done.

Modification of Wiring Distribution

    (f) Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, modify 
the wiring distribution of the alternating current bus transfer 
power system and the right-hand and left-hand windshield anti-icing 
system, by accomplishing all of the actions specified in the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-30-
027, dated May 9, 2005, as applicable; including Fokker Manual 
Change Notification--Maintenance Documentation MCNM F100-098, dated 
May 9, 2005, and the drawings listed in Table 1 of this AD. (To 
conform to certain Office of the Federal Register requirements for 
incorporating these materials by reference, the table identifies the 
date of the service bulletin for undated drawings.)

                      Table 1.--Drawings Included in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-30-027
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              Fokker drawing                 Sheet              Issue                          Date
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W41043...................................       007  H..........................  May 9, 2005.
W41043...................................       008  H..........................  May 9, 2005.
W41249...................................       006  F..........................  May 9, 2005.
W41249...................................       007  F..........................  May 9, 2005.
W41249...................................       008  F..........................  May 9, 2005.
W41249...................................       009  G..........................  May 9, 2005.
W41249...................................       010  G..........................  May 9, 2005.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (g)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for 
this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 
CFR 39.19.
    (2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.  
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the 
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards 
Certificate Holding District Office.

Related Information

    (h) Dutch airworthiness directive NL-2005-009, dated June 30, 
2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-30-027, dated 
May 9, 2005; including Fokker Manual Change Notification--
Maintenance Documentation MCNM F100-098, dated May 9, 2005; and the 
Fokker drawings identified in Table 2 of this AD; to perform the 
actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies 
otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of this document in accordance with 5 
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Fokker Services B.V., 
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the 
Netherlands, for a copy of this service information. You may review 
copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Room PL-401, Nassif 
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or 
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
    For information on the availability of this material at the 
NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

                              Table 2.--Attached Drawings Incorporated by Reference
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              Fokker drawing                 Sheet              Issue                          Date
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W41043...................................       007  H..........................  May 9, 2005.
W41043...................................       008  H..........................  May 9, 2005.
W41249...................................       006  F..........................  May 9, 2005.
W41249...................................       007  F..........................  May 9, 2005.
W41249...................................       008  F..........................  May 9, 2005.
W41249...................................       009  G..........................  May 9, 2005.
W41249...................................       010  G..........................  May 9, 2005.
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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 20, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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