[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 123 (Monday, June 29, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30914-30917]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14676]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0198; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-129-AD; 
Amendment 39-15941; AD 2009-13-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive 
(AD),

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which applies to certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 airplanes. That AD 
currently requires revisions to the airplane flight manual (AFM) to 
include procedures to prohibit use of reverse engine thrust power 
settings between idle and emergency maximum and to prohibit stabilized 
engine operation in a certain engine speed range on the ground. This 
new AD continues to require revising the AFM to include certain 
procedures. This AD also requires removing the normal maximum (second) 
detent for the reverse-thrust control. In addition, this AD requires 
revising the AFM to prohibit use of reverse thrust in flight and to 
limit operation of Max Reverse thrust. This AD results from issuance of 
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an 
aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe 
condition on an aviation product. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
inadvertent operation in the prohibited stabilized engine speed range 
on the ground, which could result in uncontained engine fan blade 
failure due to high cycle fatigue cracking.

DATES: This AD becomes effective August 3, 2009.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 3, 
2009.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE 
Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)252-627-350; fax +31 
(0)252-627-211; e-mail [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may review copies of the 
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 
425-227-1152.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The address for the 
Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document Management 
Facility, 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 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: 

Discussion

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 98-06-07, amendment 39-
10384 (63 FR 11985, March 12, 1998). The existing AD applies to certain 
Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 airplanes. That NPRM was published in the 
Federal Register on March 6, 2009 (74 FR 9774). That NPRM proposed to 
continue to require revising the AFM to include procedures prohibiting 
stabilized engine operation in a certain engine speed range on the 
ground. That NPRM also proposed to require removing the normal maximum 
(second) detent for the reverse-thrust control. In addition, that NPRM 
proposed to revise the AFM to prohibit use of reverse thrust in flight 
and to limit operation of Max Reverse thrust.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the 
development of this AD. No comments have been received 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

    The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators 
to comply with this AD.

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                         Number of
                                                                Average      Cost per      U.S.-
                     Action                       Work hours   labor rate    airplane    registered   Fleet cost
                                                                per hour                 airplanes
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AFM revision (required by AD 98-06-07).........            1          $80          $80            5         $400
Removal of second detent (new action)..........            3           80          240            5        1,200
AFM revision (new action)......................            1           80           80            5          400
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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.

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.

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    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 
removing amendment 39-10384 (63 FR 11985, March 12, 1998) and by adding 
the following new airworthiness directive (AD):

2009-13-02 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-15941. Docket No. FAA-
2009-0198; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-129-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective August 3, 2009.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 98-06-07.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 airplanes, 
certificated in any category, equipped with Rolls-Royce (RR) TAY 
650-15 engines.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 76: Engine 
controls.

Unsafe Condition

    (e) This AD results from issuance of mandatory continuing 
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority 
of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an 
aviation product. We are issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent 
operation in the prohibited stabilized engine speed range on the 
ground, which could result in uncontained engine fan blade failure 
due to high cycle fatigue cracking.

Compliance

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

Certain Requirement of AD 98-06-07

Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision

    (g) Within 72 hours after March 27, 1998 (the effective date of 
AD 98-06-07), revise the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved AFM 
to add the following. This may be accomplished by inserting a copy 
of this AD in the AFM.

``LIMITATIONS POWERPLANT and APU LIMITATIONS

OPERATING LIMITS

     To avoid high fan blade stresses, stabilized operation 
in the speed range between 60% and 75% Low Pressure Rotational Speed 
(N1) is not permitted during Ground Operations in Forward or Reverse 
Thrust, except that passing through this range while increasing or 
decreasing thrust is permitted.

THRUST REVERSER

    Thrust reversers are intended for ground use only. Intentional 
use of reverse thrust in flight is prohibited. After reverse thrust 
has been initiated, a full stop landing must be made.

Maximum Reverse Thrust Lever Positions

    Normal Operation:
--The idle detent position shall not be exceeded in normal 
operation.
--Momentarily exceeding the idle detent position, while selecting 
idle reverse, is acceptable.

    Emergency Operation:
--In case of emergency, the emergency maximum reverse thrust may be 
used.
--If directional control problems occur, reduce to idle reverse or 
select forward idle.
--Stabilized operation with the reverse lever in an intermediate 
position between idle reverse and emergency maximum reverse is 
prohibited, except (where approved) during Power-Back operations.''

    Note 1: Fokker Services Manual Change Notification--Operational 
Documentation (MCNO) No. F100-006, dated November 27, 1997, contains 
information that pertains to this subject. Rolls-Royce PLC Engine 
Operating Instruction Manual Reference F-TAY-3RR, revised by 
transmittal letter No. 13, dated October 15, 1997, also pertains to 
this subject.

New Actions Required by This AD

Removal of Normal Maximum Detent

    (h) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, remove 
the normal maximum (second) detent for the reverse-thrust control, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service 
Bulletin SBF100-76-014, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2007. 
Accomplishing the removal terminates the requirements of paragraph 
(g) of this AD.
    (i) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in 
accordance with Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-76-014, dated October 
1, 2001; or Revision 1, dated June 1, 2002; are acceptable for 
compliance with the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.

AFM Revision

    (j) Concurrently with the requirements of paragraph (h) of this 
AD, revise the Limitations Section of the Fokker F.28 Mark 0100 AFM 
to include the following (this may be accomplished by inserting a 
copy of this AD into the AFM):

``THRUST REVERSERS

    Thrust reversers are intended for ground use only. Intentional 
use of reverse thrust in flight is prohibited.
    The use of Max Reverse thrust is limited to operations on short 
runways or on runways with a reduced runway surface friction 
coefficient or in emergency conditions. Max Reverse thrust shall not 
be used at airspeeds below 60 knots except in emergency conditions.
    Reverse thrust selections between Idle Reverse thrust and Max 
Reverse thrust are prohibited.''

    Note 2: Fokker Manual Change Notification--Operational 
Documentation (MCNO) F100-032, Revision 1, dated September 21, 2007, 
contains information related to the AFM revision required by 
paragraph (j) of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (k) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for 
this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 
Send information to ATTN: 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. Before using any approved AMOC 
on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal 
maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), 
as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight 
Standards District Office.

Related Information

    (l) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 
2008-0089, dated May 13, 2008, also addresses the subject of this 
AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (m) You must use Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-76-014, Revision 
2, dated December 12, 2007, as applicable, to do the actions 
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, 2150 
AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)252-627-350; fax 
+31 (0)252-627-211; e-mail 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,

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Washington. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.
    (4) You may also review copies of the 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 16, 2009.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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