AD 2004-13-17

[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 126 (Thursday, July 1, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39833-39834]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 04-14576]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2002-NM-223-AD; Amendment 39-13699; AD 2004-13-17]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 
Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive 
(AD), applicable to certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 series 
airplanes, that currently requires a one-time inspection to detect 
loose bolts attaching the gustlock counter-bracket to the pulley on the 
elevator tension regulator (control) assembly, and corrective action if 
necessary. This AD instead requires a modification of the elevator 
tension control mechanism. This AD also revises the applicability to 
include additional airplanes. The actions specified by this AD are 
intended to prevent restricted elevator movement and consequent reduced 
controllability of the airplane. This AD is intended to address the 
identified unsafe condition.

DATES: Effective August 5, 2004.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in 
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as 
of August 5, 2004.

ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be 
obtained from Fokker Services B.V., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, 
the Netherlands. This information may be examined at the Federal 
Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules 
Docket, 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: 
<a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html</a>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 
227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) by superseding AD 2000-09-11, 
amendment 39-11720 (65 FR 30529, May 12, 2000), which is applicable to 
certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 series airplanes, was published in 
the Federal Register on April 15, 2004 (69 FR 19950). The proposed AD 
would require modifying the elevator tension control mechanism and 
revising the applicability to include additional airplanes.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. No comments have been submitted on the proposed AD or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that 
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

Cost Impact

    This AD affects about 75 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions 
take about 1 work hour per airplane, at an average labor rate of $65 
per work hour. Required parts will be provided to operators at no cost. 
Based on these figures, the cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is 
estimated to be $4,875, or $65 per airplane.
    The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that 
no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD 
action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the 
future if this AD were not adopted. The cost impact figures discussed 
in AD rulemaking actions represent only the time necessary to perform 
the specific actions actually required by the AD. These figures 
typically do not include incidental costs, such as the time required to 
gain access and close up, planning time, or time necessitated by other 
administrative actions.

Regulatory Impact

    The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it 
is determined that this final rule does not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (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. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action 
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained 
from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption 
ADDRESSES.

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

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Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations (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. Section 39.13 is amended by removing amendment 39-11720 (65 FR 
30529, May 12, 2000), and by adding a new airworthiness directive (AD), 
amendment 39-13699, to read as follows:

2004-13-17 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-13699. Docket 2002-NM-
223-AD. Supersedes AD 2000-09-11, Amendment 39-11720.

    Applicability: Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 series airplanes, 
certificated in any category, equipped with elevator tension control 
assemblies having any part number (P/N) D78179-405, -407, -409, -
411, or -413.
    Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished 
previously.
    To prevent restricted elevator movement and consequent reduced 
controllability of the airplane, accomplish the following:

Modification

    (a) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, modify 
the elevator tension control mechanism in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-27-
081, dated January 1, 2002; or Fokker Component Service Bulletin 
D78179-27-017, dated January 1, 2002.

Parts Installation

    (b) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install 
an elevator tension control assembly on any airplane, unless the 
assembly has been modified and reidentified in accordance with the 
requirements of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (c) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, is authorized 
to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD.

Incorporation by Reference

    (d) The actions must be done in accordance with Fokker Service 
Bulletin SBF100-27-081, dated January 1, 2002; or Fokker Component 
Service Bulletin D78179-27-017, dated January 1, 2002. This 
incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the 
Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 
51. Copies may be obtained from Fokker Services B.V., P.O. Box 231, 
2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands. Copies may be inspected 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: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html</a>.

    Note 1: The subject of this AD is addressed in Dutch 
airworthiness directive 2002-058, dated April 29, 2002.

Effective Date

    (e) This amendment becomes effective on August 5, 2004.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 17, 2004.
Ali Bahrami,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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