[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 221 (Friday, November 15, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68691-68693]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-27229]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0630; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-213-AD; 
Amendment 39-17660; AD 2013-23-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD 
was prompted by a design review, which revealed that, under certain 
failure conditions, wiring in the main fuel tank could develop a short 
circuit that might cause a hot spot on the wiring conduit or puncture 
the wiring conduit wall. This AD requires installing fuses in the power 
supply wiring and/or return wiring for various components in the fuel 
system; and revising the airplane maintenance program by incorporating 
critical design configuration control limitations. We are issuing this 
AD to prevent an ignition source in the main fuel tank vapor space, 
which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the 
airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 20, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 20, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0630; 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 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. You may view this referenced service information 
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 425-227-1221.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 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 by adding an AD that would apply to the specified products. The 
NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 31, 2013 (78 FR 46303). 
The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0241, dated November 12, 2012 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products. The MCAI states:

    Prompted by an accident * * *, the FAA published Special Federal 
Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88 [66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001], and the 
Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/
25/12.
    The design review conducted by Fokker Services on the Fokker 70 
and Fokker 100 in response to these regulations revealed that under 
certain failure conditions of the wiring of the Overflow Valve Reed 
Switch, or the solenoid of the Level Control Pilot Valve (LCPV), or 
the solenoid of the Re/De-fueling Shut- Off Valve, or the Collector-
Tank Low Level Float-Switch, a short circuit may develop that causes 
a hot spot on the wiring conduit, or puncturing of the wiring 
conduit wall in the main fuel tank.
    This condition, if not corrected, could create an ignition 
source in the main fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting in a 
fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the aeroplane.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA]AD requires the 
installation of fuses in the power supply wiring and/or return 
wiring for the main tank overflow valve reed-switches, the LCPV 
solenoid, the Re/De-fuel shut-off valve solenoid and the collector-
tank Low Level float switch and subsequently, the implementation of 
the associated Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations 
(CDCCL[s]) [and revising the maintenance program to incorporate the 
CDCCLs].

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0630-0002.

[[Page 68692]]

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 46303, July 31, 
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD 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 (78 FR 46303, July 31, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 46303, July 31, 2013).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 10 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
              Action                        Labor cost            Parts cost        product         operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation and revision of        29 work-hours x $85 per            $4,600           $7,065          $70,650
 maintenance program.                hour = $2,465.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 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 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 MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0630-0002; 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 
this AD, 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.

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 AD:

2013-23-05 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-17660. Docket No. FAA-
2013-0630; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-213-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 20, 
2013.

(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, all serial numbers.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a design review, which revealed that, 
under certain failure conditions, wiring in the main fuel tank could 
develop a short circuit that might cause a hot spot on the wiring 
conduit or puncture the wiring conduit wall. We are issuing this AD 
to prevent an ignition source in the main fuel tank vapor space, 
which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent 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) Installation of Fuses

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Install 
fuses in the power supply wiring and return wiring, as applicable, 
for the reed-switches in the main fuel tank overflow valve, level 
control pilot valve solenoid, re/de-fuel shut off valve solenoid, 
and the collector-tank low level float switch, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-
28-068, dated August 10, 2012, including the drawings specified in 
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of this AD and the manual change 
notification specified in paragraph (g)(4) of this AD.
    (1) Fokker Drawing W41192, Sheet 051, Issue AS (the issue date 
is not specified on the drawing).
    (2) Fokker Drawing W41208, Sheet 002, Issue B (the issue date is 
not specified on the drawing).
    (3) Fokker Drawing W59520, Sheet 002, Issue E, dated March 18, 
2011.

[[Page 68693]]

    (4) Fokker Manual Change Notification MCNM F100-143, dated 
August 10, 2012.

(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program

    After installing the fuses as required by paragraph (g) of this 
AD, before further flight, revise the maintenance or inspection 
program, as applicable, by incorporating the critical design 
configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) specified in paragraph 
1.L.(1)(c) of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-068, dated August 
10, 2012, including the drawings specified in paragraphs (h)(1) 
through (h)(3) of this AD and the manual change notification 
specified in paragraph (h)(4) of this AD.
    (1) Fokker Drawing W41192, Sheet 051, Issue AS (the issue date 
is not specified on the drawing).
    (2) Fokker Drawing W41208, Sheet 002, Issue B (the issue date is 
not specified on the drawing).
    (3) Fokker Drawing W59520, Sheet 002, Issue E, dated March 18, 
2011.
    (4) Fokker Manual Change Notification MCNM F100-143, dated 
August 10, 2012.

(i) No Alternative Intervals or CDCCLs

    After the CDCCLs have been incorporated, as required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative CDCCLs may be used unless 
the CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance 
(AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) 
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 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. 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, 
WA 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 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2012-0241, 
dated November 12, 2012, for related information. You may examine 
the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0630-0002.

(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 SBF100-28-068, dated August 10, 
2012, including the drawings specified in paragraphs (l)(2)(i)(A) 
through (l)(2)(i)(C) of this AD and the manual change notification 
specified in paragraph (l)(2)(i)(D) of this AD.
    (A) Fokker Drawing W41192, Sheet 051, Issue AS (the issue date 
is not specified on the drawing).
    (B) Fokker Drawing W41208, Sheet 002, Issue B (the issue date is 
not specified on the drawing).
    (C) Fokker Drawing W59520, Sheet 002, Issue E, dated March 18, 
2011.
    (D) Fokker Manual Change Notification MCNM F100-143, dated 
August 10, 2012.
    (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 review copies of the service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 425-227-1221.
    (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 Renton, Washington, on November 6, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-27229 Filed 11-14-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P