AD 2005-10-07 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Series Airplanes

Models named: F.28 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to all Fokker Model F.28 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Inspections (f) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time general visual inspection of the area underneath the APU enclosure to determine if the left- and right-hand engine drain tubes and the APU enclosure drain tube are correctly installed, and to detect any damage, including, but not limited to, chafing of the wiring in the area. Do the inspection in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-49-036 (for Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 series airplanes); or F28/49-038 (for all other Fokker Model F.28 series airplanes); both dated April 26, 2004; as applicable. (1) If any drain tube is not correctly installed: Before further flight, correctly install the drain tube and remove any fuel that has accumulated under the APU enclosure, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin. (2) If any damaged wiring is found: Before further flight, repair the wiring in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is: “A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.” Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (g) 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. Related Information (h) Dutch airworthiness directive 2004-059, dated April 29, 2004, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Fokker Service Bulletin F28/49-038, dated April 26, 2004; or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-49-036 dated April 26, 2004; as applicable; to perform the actions that are required by this AD; unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of these documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To get copies of the service information, contact Fokker Services B.V., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC. To review copies of the service information, contact 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/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 4, 2005. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05-9466 Filed 5-16-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD was prompted by a report of a fire under the auxiliary power unit (APU) enclosure. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel from accumulating under the APU enclosure, which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.