[Federal Register: May 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 101)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-27509; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-201-AD;
Amendment 39-15067; AD 2007-11-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100
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 F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD requires a
detailed inspection for wear of the attachment holes of the control
levers of the braking system and applicable corrective actions. This AD
results from a report that, after landing, the flightcrew of a Model
F.28 Mark 0100 airplane noted that an extreme difference in pedal angle
was required to achieve equal braking action. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of one or more brake control levers, which could result
in uncommanded braking and loss of control of the airplane during
takeoff, landing, or taxiing.
DATES: This AD becomes effective June 29, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of June 29,
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., Technical Services Dept., 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
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 F.28
Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on March 12, 2007 (72 FR 10951). That NPRM proposed to require
a detailed inspection for wear of the attachment holes of the control
levers of the braking system and applicable corrective actions.
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 Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
We have revised this action to clarify the appropriate procedure
for notifying the principal inspector before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies.
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 9 airplanes of U.S. registry. The required
inspection takes about 1 work hour per airplane, at an average labor
rate of $80 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost
of this AD for U.S. operators is $720, or $80 per airplane, per
inspection cycle.
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):
2007-11-10 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-15067. Docket No.
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FAA-2007-27509; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-201-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective June 29, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100
airplanes, certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report that, after landing, the
flightcrew of a Model F.28 Mark 0100 airplane noted that an extreme
difference in pedal angle was required to achieve equal braking
action. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of one or more
brake control levers, which could result in uncommanded braking and
loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, landing, or taxiing.
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.
Inspection and Replacement
(f) Within 1,500 flight cycles or 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Perform a detailed
inspection for excessive wear of the brake control levers and do the
applicable corrective actions in accordance with and at the times
specified in Section 3, ``Accomplishment Instructions,'' of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100-32-142, dated August 12, 2005. Repeat the
requirements of this paragraph thereafter for any replacement
control lever at intervals not to exceed 12,000 flight hours after
the installation of such a control lever. Operators should note
that, where the service bulletin specifies immediate replacement of
the control lever if the applicable remaining material (dimension
X2) of the attachment hole is less than 2.0 millimeters (0.08 inch),
this AD requires replacing the control lever if dimension X2 is less
than or equal to 2.0 millimeters.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is:
``An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or
assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available
lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as
mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning
and elaborate procedures may be required.''
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance
with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
Related Information
(h) Dutch airworthiness directive NL-2005-011, dated August 31,
2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-142, dated
August 12, 2005, 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., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE
Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands, for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or 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 May 15, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-10023 Filed 5-24-07; 8:45 am]
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