[Federal Register: December 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 248)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-23659; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-236-AD;
Amendment 39-14863; AD 2006-26-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 100, 200, 300,
400, 500, 600, and 700 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Fokker Model F27 Mark 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes.
This AD requires revising the Limitations section of the airplane
flight manual regarding the use of continuous ignition, fuel filter
heating, and resetting circuit breakers during flight in certain
conditions such as icing. This AD results from reports of power loss on
one or both engines in icing conditions. We are issuing this AD to
advise the flightcrew that continuous ignition will not reduce the
probability of power loss, and what action they must take to avoid this
hazard. Loss of power in one or more engines during flight, if not
prevented, could result in loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective January 31, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of January 31,
2007.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov
or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL-401, Washington, DC.
Contact Fokker Services B.V., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep,
the Netherlands, for service information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness directive (AD) docket on the
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647-5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif
Building at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to all Fokker Model F27
Mark 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on January 24, 2006 (71 FR 3792).
That NPRM proposed to require revising the Limitations section of the
airplane flight manual regarding the use of continuous ignition, fuel
filter heating, and resetting circuit breakers during flight in certain
conditions such as icing.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Clarification of Note 1
Note 1 of the NPRM stated that the revision to the Limitations
section of the Fokker F27 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) could be done by
inserting a copy of Manual Change Notification--Operational
Documentation (MCNO) MCNO-F27-020, dated June 1, 2004, into the Normal
Procedures, Abnormal Procedures, and Emergency Procedures sections of
the Fokker F27 AFM. We have clarified Note 1 of this AD to state that
the revision can be done by inserting a copy of that MCNO into the
Limitations section, as specified in paragraph (f) of this AD.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the
change described previously. We have determined that this change will
neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the
scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
This AD affects about 27 airplanes of U.S. registry. The revision
takes about 1 work hour per airplane, at an average labor rate of $65
per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the AD for
U.S. operators is $1,755, or $65 per airplane.
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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 have 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 DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-26-05 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-14863. Docket No. FAA-
2006-23659; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-236-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective January 31, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Fokker Model F27 Mark 100, 200, 300,
400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes, certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of power loss on one or both
engines in icing conditions. We are issuing this AD to advise the
flightcrew that continuous ignition will not reduce the probability
of power loss, and what action they must take to avoid this hazard.
Loss of power in one or more engines during flight, if not
prevented, could result in loss of control of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
(f) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the Limitations section of the Fokker F27 AFM by incorporating the
information specified in Fokker Manual Change Notification--
Operational Documentation (MCNO) MCNO-F27-020, dated June 1, 2004,
into the Limitations section of the AFM.
Note 1: The actions required by paragraph (f) of this AD may be
done by inserting a copy of MCNO MCNO-F27-020 into the Limitations
section of the Fokker F27 AFM. When this MCNO, MCNO-F27-020, has
been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general
revisions may be inserted in the AFM, provided the relevant
information in the general revision is identical to that in MCNO
MCNO-F27-020.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec. 39.19
on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate
principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding
District Office.
Related Information
(h) Dutch airworthiness directive 2004-122, dated October 28,
2004, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Fokker Manual Change Notification--Operational
Documentation MCNO-F27-020, dated June 1, 2004, to perform the
actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this document in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Fokker Services B.V., P.O.
Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands, for a copy of this
service information. You may review copies at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet
at http://dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 14, 2006.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-22042 Filed 12-26-06; 8:45 am]
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