[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 76 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23385-23388]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-9294]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-1226; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-006-AD; 
Amendment 39-17001; AD 2012-06-20]
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 certain 
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD 
was prompted by a report that the fuel crossfeed valves cannot be 
controlled when only emergency electrical power is available, that an 
unwanted configuration of the indication logic for the fuel fire 
shutoff valve was introduced during production, and that current fuel 
crossfeed indications are based on selection by the flightcrew instead 
of actual position of the crossfeed valve actuators. This AD requires 
modifying the crossfeed valve control and power supply, the crossfeed 
indication logic and power supply, and the indication logic for the 
fuel fire shutoff valve; modifying the overhead panel; and for certain 
airplanes, modifying the transfer logic of the center wing fuel tank. 
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of an in-flight engine re-
light following a double engine flame-out event, which could result in 
loss of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective May 24, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 24, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.

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

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. 
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 8, 2011 (76 
FR 69163). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states:

    A recent safety review revealed that the fuel crossfeed valves 
cannot be controlled when only emergency electrical power is 
available.
    This condition, if not corrected, could (in combination with 
other factors) prevent an in-flight engine re-light following a 
double engine flame-out event, possibly resulting in loss of the 
aeroplane.
    Another review revealed that an unwanted configuration of the 
fuel fire shut-off valve indication logic had been introduced during 
production on a limited number of F28 Mark 0100 aeroplanes.
    Furthermore, most of the current fuel crossfeed indications are 
based on the crossfeed selection made by the flight crew and not on 
the actual positions of the crossfeed valve actuators. In 
combination with other factors, the current crossfeed indications 
may mislead flight crews, possibly resulting in single engine in-
flight shutdowns and/or unnecessary precautionary landings.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
modifications of the crossfeed valve control and power supply, of 
the crossfeed indication logic and power supply and of the fuel fire 
shut-off valve indication logic.
* * * * *
Required actions also include modifying the overhead panel (introducing 
provisions for a modified crossfeed indication), and, for certain 
airplanes, modifying the transfer logic of the center wing fuel tank. 
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (76 FR 69163, November 8, 
2011) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Explanation of Changes Made to This AD

    We have revised the heading for and the wording in paragraph (i) of 
this AD; this change has not changed the intent of that paragraph. We 
have also revised the document citations throughout this AD to more 
clearly identify the documents and their attachments.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described 
previously--and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these 
minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (76 FR 69163, November 8, 2011) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (76 FR 69163, November 8, 2011).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 6 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 86 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $4,180 per 
product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that 
are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no 
charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for 
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated 
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the 
U.S. operators to be $68,940, or $11,490 per product.

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

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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 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    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. We prepared a regulatory evaluation 
of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD 
docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM (76 FR 69163, November 8, 
2011), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The street address for the Docket Operations office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

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

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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 FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2012-06-20 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-17001. Docket No. FAA-
2011-1226; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-006-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 24, 
2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 
0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 11244 
through 11585 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that the fuel crossfeed valves 
cannot be controlled when only emergency electrical power is 
available, that an unwanted configuration of the indication logic 
for the fuel fire shutoff valve was introduced during production, 
and that current fuel crossfeed indications are based on selection 
by the flightcrew instead of actual position of the crossfeed valve 
actuators. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of an in-flight 
engine re-light following a double engine flame-out event, which 
could result in loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Modifications

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the 
crossfeed valve control and power supply, the crossfeed indication 
logic and power supply, and the indication logic for the fuel fire 
shutoff valve, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-047, Revision 3, dated May 2, 
2011, including the attachments specified in paragraphs (g)(1) 
through (g)(39) of this AD (*the issue date is not specified on the 
drawing).
    (1) Fokker Manual Change Notification--Operational Documentation 
MCNO-F100-060, dated June 10, 2011.
    (2) Fokker Manual Change Notification--Operational Document 
MCNO-F100-049, Revision 1, dated May 30, 2011.
    (3) Fokker Drawing D42770, Sheet 6, Issue U*.
    (4) Fokker Drawing D42780, Sheet 6, Issue T*.
    (5) Fokker Drawing W41074, Sheet 100, Issue GB*.
    (6) Fokker Drawing W41074, Sheet 101, Issue FW*.
    (7) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 010, Issue J*.
    (8) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 011, Issue U*.
    (9) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 012, Issue J*.
    (10) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 013, Issue U*.
    (11) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 014, Issue S*.
    (12) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 015, Issue U*.
    (13) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 017, Issue Q*.
    (14) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 019, Issue S*.
    (15) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 020, Issue S*.
    (16) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 063, Issue DY*.
    (17) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 064, Issue DY*.
    (18) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 065, Issue DY*.
    (19) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 066, Issue DY*.
    (20) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 067, Issue DW*.
    (21) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 068, Issue DW*.
    (22) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 069, Issue DY*.
    (23) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 070, Issue DW*.
    (24) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 071, Issue DY*.
    (25) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 072, Issue DW*.
    (26) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 073, Issue DW*.
    (27) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 074, Issue DY*.
    (28) Fokker Drawing W46211, Sheet 71, Issue DL, dated April 21, 
2009.
    (29) Fokker Drawing W46211, Sheet 74, Issue DN, dated July 16, 
2010.
    (30) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 30, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (31) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 31, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (32) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 32, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (33) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 33, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (34) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 34, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (35) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 35, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (36) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 36, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (37) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 37, Issue BP, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (38) Fokker Drawing W59221, Sheet 161, Issue FC, July 9, 2010.
    (39) Fokker Drawing W59221, Sheet 162, Issue FC, July 9, 2010.

(h) Concurrent Modifications

    Before or concurrent with the modification specified in 
paragraph (g) of this AD, do the applicable actions specified in 
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD:
    (1) For all airplanes: Modify the overhead panel (introduce 
provisions for a modified crossfeed indication) in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin 
SBF100-28-043, Revision 1, dated March 31, 2009, including

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Appendix II, Revision 2, dated July 22, 2010, including the drawings 
specified in paragraphs (h)(i) through (h)(iv) of this AD, which are 
attached to Appendix II, Revision 2, dated July 22, 2010 (*the issue 
date is not specified on the drawing).
    (i) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 009, Issue F*.
    (ii) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 016, Issue N*.
    (iii) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 018, Issue S*.
    (iv) Fokker Drawing W59221, Sheet 159, Issue ED, dated October 
2, 2009.
    (2) For airplanes with serial numbers 11442 through 11585, 
equipped with the automatic fuel transfer system: Modify the 
transfer logic of the center wing fuel tank, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-
052, dated June 15, 2009, including the attachments specified in 
paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (h)(2)(vii) of this AD.
    (i) Fokker Manual Change Notification--Operational Documentation 
MCNO-F100-052, dated June 15, 2009.
    (ii) Fokker Manual Change Notification--Maintenance 
Documentation MCNM-F100-126, dated June 15, 2009.
    (iii) Fokker Drawing D42126, Sheet 38, Issue AR, dated October 
6, 1993.
    (iv) Fokker Drawing D42213, Sheet 2, Issue H, dated May 23, 
1990.
    (v) Fokker Drawing D42220, Sheet 60, Issue V, dated September 1, 
1991.
    (vi) Fokker Drawing D42220, Sheet 71, Issue AQ, dated June 7, 
1993.
    (vii) Fokker Drawing D42250, Sheet 23, Issue U, dated April 
1993.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for modifications required by 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if the modifications were 
performed before the effective date of this AD, using the applicable 
service bulletins specified in paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), 
and (i)(4) of this AD.
    (1) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-043, including Appendix 
II, dated March 31, 2009.
    (2) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-047, Revision 2, dated 
August 4, 2010.
    (3) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-047, Revision 1, dated 
July 22, 2010.
    (4) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-047, dated May 10, 2010.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, 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 
Branch, send it 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. 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. The AMOC approval letter 
must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(k) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness 
Directive 2010-0158R1, dated November 8, 2010, and the service 
bulletins specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, for 
related information.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) You must use the following service information to do the 
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The 
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference (IBR) of the following service information under 5 U.S.C. 
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51:
    (i) Fokker Proforma Service Bulletin SBF100-28-043, Revision 1, 
dated March 31, 2009, including Appendix II, Revision 2, dated July 
22, 2010, and including the following drawings which are attached to 
Appendix II, Revision 2, dated July 22, 2010 (*the issue date is not 
specified on the drawing):
    (A) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 009, Issue F*.
    (B) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 016, Issue N*.
    (C) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 018, Issue S*.
    (D) Fokker Drawing W59221, Sheet 159, Issue ED, dated October 2, 
2009.
    (ii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-047, Revision 3, dated 
May 2, 2011, including the following attachments (*the issue date is 
not specified on the drawing):
    (A) Fokker Manual Change Notification--Operational Documentation 
MCNO-F100-060, dated June 10, 2011.
    (B) Fokker Manual Change Notification--Operational Document 
MCNO-F100-049, Revision 1, dated May 30, 2011.
    (C) Fokker Drawing D42770, Sheet 6, Issue U*.
    (D) Fokker Drawing D42780, Sheet 6, Issue T*.
    (E) Fokker Drawing W41074, Sheet 100, Issue GB*.
    (F) Fokker Drawing W41074, Sheet 101, Issue FW*.
    (G) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 010, Issue J*.
    (H) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 011, Issue U*.
    (I) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 012, Issue J*.
    (J) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 013, Issue U*.
    (K) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 014, Issue S*.
    (L) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 015, Issue U*.
    (M) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 017, Issue Q*.
    (N) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 019, Issue S*.
    (O) Fokker Drawing W41194, Sheet 020, Issue S*.
    (P) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 063, Issue DY*.
    (Q) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 064, Issue DY*.
    (R) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 065, Issue DY*.
    (S) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 066, Issue DY*.
    (T) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 067, Issue DW*.
    (U) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 068, Issue DW*.
    (V) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 069, Issue DY*.
    (W) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 070, Issue DW*.
    (X) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 071, Issue DY*.
    (Y) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 072, Issue DW*.
    (Z) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 073, Issue DW*.
    (AA) Fokker Drawing W41319, Sheet 074, Issue DY*.
    (BB) Fokker Drawing W46211, Sheet 71, Issue DL, dated April 21, 
2009.
    (CC) Fokker Drawing W46211, Sheet 74, Issue DN, dated July 16, 
2010.
    (DD) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 30, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (EE) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 31, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (FF) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 32, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (GG) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 33, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (HH) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 34, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (II) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 35, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (JJ) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 36, Issue BL, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (KK) Fokker Drawing W46254, Sheet 37, Issue BP, dated March 30, 
2009.
    (LL) Fokker Drawing W59221, Sheet 161, Issue FC, July 9, 2010.
    (MM) Fokker Drawing W59221, Sheet 162, Issue FC, July 9, 2010.
    (iii) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-052, dated June 15, 
2009, including the following attachments:
    (A) Fokker Manual Change Notification--Operational Documentation 
MCNO-F100-052, dated June 15, 2009.
    (B) Fokker Manual Change Notification--Maintenance Documentation 
MCNM-F100-126, dated June 15, 2009.
    (C) Fokker Drawing D42126, Sheet 38, Issue AR, dated October 6, 
1993.
    (D) Fokker Drawing D42213, Sheet 2, Issue H, dated May 23, 1990.
    (E) Fokker Drawing D42220, Sheet 60, Issue V, dated September 1, 
1991.
    (F) Fokker Drawing D42220, Sheet 71, Issue AQ, dated June 7, 
1993.
    (G) Fokker Drawing D42250, Sheet 23, Issue U, dated April 1993.

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    (2) For Fokker Services B.V. 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; email 
[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, 
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
    (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 an NARA facility, 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 March 19, 2012.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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