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