[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 66 (Monday, April 7, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 18987-18990]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-07326]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0674; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-217-AD; 
Amendment 39-17817; AD 2014-07-03]
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 F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD 
was prompted by a design review, which revealed that no controlled 
bonding provisions are present on a number of critical locations inside 
the fuel tank or connected to the fuel tank wall. This AD requires 
installing additional bonding provisions in the fuel tank, and revising 
the airplane maintenance or inspection program by incorporating fuel 
airworthiness limitation items and critical design configuration 
control limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition 
source in the fuel tank vapor space, which could result in a fuel tank 
explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective May 12, 2014.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 12, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0674; or in person at the 
Docket 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.
    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

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part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Fokker Services B.V. 
Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on August 12, 2013 (78 FR 48832). The NPRM was 
prompted by a design review, which revealed that no controlled bonding 
provisions are present on a number of critical locations inside the 
fuel tank or connected to the fuel tank wall. The NPRM proposed to 
require installing additional bonding provisions in the fuel tank, and 
revising the airplane maintenance or inspection program by 
incorporating fuel airworthiness limitation items and critical design 
configuration control limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent an 
ignition source in the fuel tank vapor space, which could result in a 
fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0242, 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 no 
controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical 
locations, inside the fuel tank or connected to the fuel tank wall.
This condition, if not corrected, may create an ignition source in 
the 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 additional bonding provisions and, subsequently, the 
implementation of the associated Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items 
(ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations 
(CDCCL[s]) [and revising the maintenance program to incorporate the 
ALIs and CDCCLs].

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0674-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 48832, August 12, 
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Explanation of Change Made to This AD

    There was an error in the Fokker drawing number referenced in 
paragraphs (g)(1)(ix) and (g)(2)(ix) of the NPRM (78 FR 48832, August 
12, 2013). The Fokker drawing number referenced in the NPRM was 
W692710, but should have been W69710. That error has been corrected in 
paragraphs (g)(1)(ix) and (g)(2)(ix) of this final rule.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD with the change described 
previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these 
minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (78 FR 48832, August 12, 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 48832, August 12, 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
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Installation of bonding provisions and  36 work-hours x $85 per               $0          $3,060         $30,600
 maintenance program revision.           hour = $3,060.
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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 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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0674; 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.

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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:

2014-07-03 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-17817. Docket No. FAA-
2013-0674; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-217-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 12, 
2014.

(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 no 
controlled bonding provisions are present on a number of critical 
locations inside the fuel tank or connected to the fuel tank wall. 
We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source in the 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 Bonding Provisions

    (1) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: 
Install the additional bonding provisions at the locations specified 
in, and in accordance with, Parts 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-
069, dated August 17, 2012, which includes the attachments 
identified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(ix) of this AD.
    (i) Fokker Drawing W31036, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2012.
    (ii) Fokker Drawing W69280, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (iii) Fokker Drawing W69350, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (iv) Fokker Drawing W69285, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (v) Fokker Drawing W69200, Sheet 001, Issue A, and Sheets 002 
through 004, Issue B, all dated November 12, 2009.
    (vi) Fokker Drawing W69240, Sheet 001, Issue A, and Sheets 002 
through 004, Issue B, all dated November 12, 2009.
    (vii) Fokker Drawing W69335, Sheet 001, dated November 12, 2009.
    (viii) Fokker Drawing W69405, Sheet 001, dated November 12, 
2009.
    (ix) Fokker Drawing W69710, Sheet 004, Issue B, dated November 
12, 2008.
    (2) At the next scheduled opening of the fuel tanks after the 
effective date of this AD, but no later than 84 months after the 
effective date of this AD, install the additional bonding provisions 
at the locations specified in, and in accordance with, Parts 1, 2, 
7, 8, and 9 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service 
Bulletin SBF100-28-069, dated August 17, 2012, which includes the 
attachments identified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) through (g)(2)(ix) of 
this AD.
    (i) Fokker Drawing W31036, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2012.
    (ii) Fokker Drawing W69280, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (iii) Fokker Drawing W69350, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (iv) Fokker Drawing W69285, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (v) Fokker Drawing W69200, Sheet 001, Issue A, and Sheets 002 
through 004, Issue B, dated November 12, 2009.
    (vi) Fokker Drawing W69240, Sheet 001, Issue A, and Sheets 002 
through 004, Issue B, dated November 12, 2009.
    (vii) Fokker Drawing W69335, Sheet 001, dated November 12, 2009.
    (viii) Fokker Drawing W69405, Sheet 001, dated November 12, 
2009.
    (ix) Fokker Drawing W69710, Sheet 004, Issue B, dated November 
12, 2008.

(h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program

    Within 30 days after installing the bonding provisions specified 
in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, whichever occurs first: 
Revise the airplane maintenance or inspection program, as 
applicable, by incorporating the fuel airworthiness limitation items 
and critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) 
specified in paragraph 1.L.(1)(c) of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-
28-069, dated August 17, 2012.

(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs

    After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (h) of 
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or 
CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are 
approved as an alternative method of compliance 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 425 227-1137. 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, use these actions if they 
are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if 
they were approved by the State of Design Authority (or its 
delegated agent, or by the Design Approval Holder with a State of 
Design Authority's design organization approval). You are required 
to ensure 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 2012-0242, 
dated November 12, 2012, for related information. The MCAI may be 
found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0674-0002.

(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 SBF100-28-069, dated August 17, 
2012, which includes the attachments identified in paragraphs 
(l)(2)(i)(A) through (l)(2)(i)(O) of this AD.
    (A) Fokker Drawing W31036, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2012.
    (B) Fokker Drawing W69280, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (C) Fokker Drawing W69350, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (D) Fokker Drawing W69285, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (E) Fokker Drawing W69200, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (F) Fokker Drawing W69200, Sheet 002, Issue B, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (G) Fokker Drawing W69200, Sheet 003, Issue B, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (H) Fokker Drawing W69200, Sheet 004, Issue B, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (I) Fokker Drawing W69240, Sheet 001, Issue A, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (J) Fokker Drawing W69240, Sheet 002, Issue B, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (K) Fokker Drawing W69240, Sheet 003, Issue B, dated November 
12, 2009.

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    (L) Fokker Drawing W69240, Sheet 004, Issue B, dated November 
12, 2009.
    (M) Fokker Drawing W69335, Sheet 001, dated November 12, 2009.
    (N) Fokker Drawing W69405, Sheet 001, dated November 12, 2009.
    (O) Fokker Drawing W69710, Sheet 004, Issue B, dated November 
12, 2008.
    (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 
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 March 27, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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