[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 118 (Friday, June 19, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35192-35195]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-14994]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0492; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-134-AD; 
Amendment 39-18187; AD 2015-12-12]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes

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

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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 report of two cases of heavy (hard to move) aileron 
control caused by aileron cables stuck in a clump of ice in the wheel 
bay. This AD requires installing drain tubes on the center wing rear 
spar. We are issuing this AD to prevent accumulated water near or on 
the aileron control cables, which could freeze and result in reduced 
control of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective July 24, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 24, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0492; 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0492.

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 Fokker Services B.V. Model 
F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on August 4, 2014 (79 FR 45137). The NPRM was prompted by a 
report of two cases of heavy (hard to move) aileron control caused by 
aileron cables stuck in a clump of ice in the wheel bay. The NPRM 
proposed to require installing drain tubes on the center wing rear 
spar. We are issuing this AD to prevent accumulated water near or on 
the aileron control cables, which could freeze and result in reduced 
control of the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2013-0140, dated July 12, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 
0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Two cases have been reported of heavy aileron control caused by 
aileron cables stuck in a clump of ice in the wheel bay. 
Investigation results revealed that, in case of water accumulation 
on the top of the center wing torsion box inside the cabin (zones 
171 and 172), the water drains through the existing drain holes/gaps 
in the web plates on top of the center wing rear spar. The water 
could then accumulate in the area where the aileron control cables 
are situated. With the freezing temperatures normally encountered 
during flight, ice accretion could occur near or even on the aileron 
control cables.
    This condition, if not corrected, could result in reduced 
control of the aeroplane.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the 
installation of drain tubes on the center wing rear spar.

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0492-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 45137, August 4, 
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant 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 (79 FR 45137, August 4, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 45137, August 4, 2014).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Fokker Services B.V. has issued Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-51-
021, dated April 23, 2013, including the following attachments:
     Fokker Parts List Local SB10051021-XU-B, Revision A, 
Sequence 1, dated April 10, 2013.
     Fokker Parts List Supply SB10051021-XU-B, Revision A, 
Sequence 1, dated April 10, 2013.
     Fokker Parts List Local SB10051021-XU-A, Revision B, 
Sequence 1, dated April 10, 2013.
     Fokker Parts List Supply SB10051021-XU-A, Revision B, 
Sequence 1, dated April 10, 2013.
     Fokker Manual Change Notification MCNM F100-160, dated 
April 23, 2013.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this 
AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 8 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 $1,380 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $8,240, or $2,060 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 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

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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-2014-0492; 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 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

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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 airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2015-12-12 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-18187. Docket No. FAA-
2014-0492; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-134-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective July 24, 2015.

(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 51, Standard 
Practices/Structures.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of two cases of heavy 
(difficult to move) aileron control caused by aileron cables stuck 
in a clump of ice in the wheel bay. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent accumulated water near or on the aileron control cables, 
which could freeze and result in reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Modification

    Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, install 
water drain tubes on the center wing rear spar, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-
51-021, dated April 23, 2013, including the attachments identified 
in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD.
    (1) Fokker Parts List Local SB10051021-XU-B, Revision A, 
Sequence 1, dated April 10, 2013.
    (2) Fokker Parts List Supply SB10051021-XU-B, Revision A, 
Sequence 1, dated April 10, 2013.
    (3) Fokker Parts List Local SB10051021-XU-A, Revision B, 
Sequence 1, dated April 10, 2013.
    (4) Fokker Parts List Supply SB10051021-XU-A, Revision B, 
Sequence 1, dated April 10, 2013.
    (5) Fokker Manual Change Notification MCNM F100-160, dated April 
23, 2013.

(h) 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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Fokker Services B.V.'s 
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA AD 2013-0140, dated July 12, 2013, for related information. 
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0492-0002.

(j) 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 SBF100-51-021, dated April 23, 2013, 
including the attachments identified in paragraphs (j)(2)(i)(A) 
through (j)(2)(i)(E) of this AD.
    (A) Fokker Parts List Local SB10051021-XU-B, Revision A, 
Sequence 1, dated April 10, 2013.
    (B) Fokker Parts List Supply SB10051021-XU-B, Revision A, 
Sequence 1, dated April 10, 2013.
    (C) Fokker Parts List Local SB10051021-XU-A, Revision B, 
Sequence 1, dated April 10, 2013.
    (D) Fokker Parts List Supply SB10051021-XU-A, Revision B, 
Sequence 1, dated April 10, 2013.
    (E) Fokker Manual Change Notification MCNM F100-160, dated April 
23, 2013.
    (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.


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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 10, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-14994 Filed 6-18-15; 8:45 am]
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